About
With extensive experience in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, Dr. Kiley Janine Cindrich serves as a trusted medical specialist. Practicing in Kamloops, BC, she provides comprehensive care to adult patients, including seniors, within a framework of adherence to the standards established by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Her focus is on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based medical services tailored to the unique needs of the aging population and adults with complex health conditions.
Dr. Cindrich graduated with her MD from the University of British Columbia in 2013. She has completed relevant postgraduate training and earned certifications in internal medicine and geriatric care, ensuring her practice is grounded in the latest clinical standards and best practices within her specialties. Her training emphasizes a thorough, multidisciplinary approach to adult and senior health issues.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes a professional, clinical approach grounded in compassion and thoroughness. She is committed to serving the Kamloops community and surrounding areas, providing accessible, high-quality care. Dr. Cindrich communicates fluently in English and values building trusting relationships with her patients to promote optimal health outcomes.
Dr. Cindrich provides expert care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions, including:
Select Infectious & Inflammatory Conditions
- Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Workup: Systematic investigation to determine the cause of prolonged, unexplained fevers.
- Complex Infections Consultation: Providing diagnostic and management expertise for challenging infections, often in consultation with primary care.
- Evaluation of Inflammatory Markers: Investigating elevated inflammatory markers (like ESR or CRP) to identify potential underlying systemic conditions.
Geriatric Syndromes & Focused Elder Care
- Falls, Mobility & Balance Disorders: Multifactorial assessment to identify causes of falls and gait instability; implementation of prevention strategies.
- Cognitive Impairment & Dementia Syndromes: Comprehensive assessment for memory loss/cognitive changes; diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and others.
- Delirium Prevention & Management: Identifying risk factors for delirium (acute confusion) in hospitalized or ill older adults and implementing management strategies.
Complex Diagnostic & Multi-System Issues
- Management of Patients with Multiple Comorbidities: Coordinating care and treatment plans for individuals managing several complex health conditions simultaneously.
- Investigation of Anemia: Diagnosing the underlying cause of low red blood cell counts.
- Syncope (Fainting) Evaluation: Comprehensive work-up to determine the cause of fainting spells or loss of consciousness.
Dr. Cindrich manages a wide range of complex adult and geriatric health conditions. This list highlights common areas of focus. If your condition is not listed, please note that internal medicine specialists address diverse and often multi-systemic diseases. Consultation is typically initiated via referral from your primary care physician.
- Geriatric Psychiatry Liaison Support: Assessing and managing mood disorders (like depression, anxiety) and behavioral changes often associated with dementia or other conditions in older adults.
- Management of Geriatric Syndromes: Specialized care for common age-related conditions including falls, frailty, cognitive impairment (dementia, delirium), polypharmacy, urinary incontinence, and malnutrition.
- Consultation for Undiagnosed Symptoms: Expert evaluation for patients experiencing persistent or puzzling symptoms that require specialized diagnostic investigation to determine the underlying cause.
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment: In-depth evaluation for adults with complex, unclear, or multi-system medical conditions, involving detailed history, physical examination, and coordination of necessary investigations.
- Medication Review and Optimization (Deprescribing): Systematic review of all medications (polypharmacy) to ensure appropriateness, minimize side effects and interactions, and deprescribe unnecessary drugs.
Note: This list represents some of the key services offered by Dr. Cindrich. As a specialist in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, she provides comprehensive diagnostic and management services. For specific inquiries about whether your condition falls within Dr. Cindrich's scope of practice, please discuss with your referring physician or contact the clinic.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
Dr. Cindrich's practice is located in Downtown Kamloops, within the South Shore East (Valleyview) neighborhood. The location provides convenient access from the Kamloops Airport (YKA) and is situated near the North Shore Business Improvement Area. Patients can reach her office easily via the Kamloops Transit System operated by BC Transit. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for appointments with Dr. Cindrich? Is it covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP)?
- In BC, medical consultations with specialists like Dr. Cindrich are typically covered by your provincial health insurance (Medical Services Plan (MSP)) when you present a valid health card and have the required referral. You generally do not pay directly for the consultation service itself. Some specific procedures, forms, or administrative tasks might not be covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP) and may incur a separate fee according to provincial guidelines. Please inquire if you have questions about uninsured services.
- Can I book an appointment directly or do I absolutely need a referral?
- A referral from your family physician or another medical specialist is required to see Dr. Cindrich. As experts in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, Internists and Geriatricians see patients based on specific medical questions posed by the referring doctor. This ensures continuity of care and that the consultation is appropriate for your needs. Please have your doctor forward the referral information.
- Will Dr. Kiley Janine Cindrich replace my family doctor?
- No, Dr. Cindrich acts as a specialist consultant. Your family doctor (or primary care provider) remains responsible for your routine healthcare, ongoing prescriptions (unless specified otherwise by the specialist), and coordinating your overall care. Dr. Cindrich will communicate findings and recommendations back to your family doctor.
305-321 Nicola St
Kamloops, BC V2C 6G6
Phone: (250) 828-9997
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Cindrich is a licensed physician regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) under the Health Professions Act in BC. Patients are typically seen by referral from their primary care physician.
Verify registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC): https://www.cpsbc.ca/public/registrant-directory/search-result/334833/Cindrich%2CKiley