About The Practice

Founded in 2022, Trident Medical was created to ensure that Canadians get access to excellent, thoughtful, patient-centred chronic and subacute pain care. Located in Richmond, British Columbia, Trident Medical brings together experts from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, registered massage therapy, counselling, nursing and medical doctors all focussed on improving your pain and helping get the most out of your life.

Meet the Team

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DR. Mario Francispragasam MD

Pain Medicine FRCPC
Adult Critical Care Medicine FRCPC
Emergency Medicine FRCPC

Dr. Mario Francispragasam grew up in Ontario and finished medical school at the University of Western Ontario. He completed his residency training as an Emergency Medicine Specialist at the University of British Columbia. He then subsequently specialized in Adult Critical Care Medicine and Chronic Pain Medicine with a focus on interventional pain medicine at the University of British Columbia. He has also completed a Master of Adult Education and a Fellowship in Point-of-Care Ultrasound. 

Dr. Mario Francispragasam works as an Emergency Physician and Adult Critical Care Physician with the Fraser Health Authority as well as a Trauma Team Leader and a Pediatric Critical Care Transport Physician.

He is a published researcher in ultrasound diagnostics and pain education in Canadian Emergency Rooms.  

Dr. Mario Francispragasam is committed to providing the highest quality evidence-based care to his patients and prioritizes kindness and compassion when it comes to patient interactions. 

He is the founder and medical director of Trident Medical. 


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Sheryl Vandenberg

Medical Office Assistant Manager

Sheryl grew up in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

She is a resourceful clinic manager with a focus on high-quality and compassionate patient care. She is a motivational leader and business administrator with ten years of experience in healthcare.

Providing you with the best doctors for the best care.