Dr. Klaus studied at the University of Stellenbosch, where he obtained the six-year M.B.Ch.B, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor in Surgery degree in 2000. He completed two years of Internship and Community Service training in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa.
After that, he moved to Fort. St. John, BC, Canada. Dr. Klaus served four years as a full-time rural Family Practitioner in private practice… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Stellenbosch | Medical Degree | M.B.Ch.B, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor in Surgery | 2000 |
| University of the Free State | Doctorate | M.Med Internal Medicine | 2011 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada | Rheumatology | 2013 |
| Other - The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Rheumatology | 2013 |
| Other - The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Internal Medicine | 2012 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Rheumatology | Internal Medicine | 2021 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rheumatologist | The Arthritis and Diabetes Center Palm Harbor Community Rheumatology Practitioner
Serving patients in an outpatient-oriented community private practice focused on rheumatological autoimmune disease. | 2023 - 2024 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | UBC Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology Teaching medical residents and family medicine residents clinical exam techniques, musculoskeletal evaluations and an approach to diagnosis and management of rheumatological diseases. | 2017 - 2023 |
| Solo Community Rheumatology Practitioner | Chilliwack Rheumatology Clinic Serving patients in an outpatient-oriented community private practice focused on rheumatological autoimmune disease. One of only two community rheumatologists in the Eastern Fraser Valley of British Columbia, with a growing population of more than 340,000 | 2014 - 2023 |
| Internist | Chilliwack General Hospital Emergency Room, In-patient Internal Medicine Ward, General Hospital Ward Consultations including Surgery, Maternity, Geriatrics, Psychiatry and ICU Inpatient care, focusing on critical illness diagnosis and management. | 2014 - 2016 |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Best Clinical Case Presentation | Department of Internal Medicine University of the Free State | 2009 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | New England Journal of Medicine | Images In Clinical Medicine: Velvet Palms | 2010 |
Rheumatology
Years In Practice: 24 (started in 2001)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Klaus specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: 1. Traditional Health Insurance We currently accept Medicare, Multiplan, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Devoted Insurance plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Oscar, and Tricare are in process. 2. Direct Pay • 30-minute New Consult: $220 • 45-minute New Consult: $270 • 60-minute New Consult: $320 •20-minute Follow-up Consult: $130 •30-minute Follow-up Consult: $180 •45-minute Follow-up Consult: $230
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
