OUR TEAM
Holly (she/her)
Holly is the clinic’s Medical Office Assistant. Originally from Nova Scotia, Holly has been in the Yukon since 2015. When not busy juggling the phones and keeping the clinic running she likes to hike, fish and cook.
Emma Sumner
Emma Sumner (she/her)
Dr Sumner completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of New Brunswick, then stayed on the East Coast to do her medical school and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dalhousie University. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care from UBC.
Dr Sumner made Whitehorse her home in the summer of 2022, along with her partner and golden retriever. When not at the hospital, she enjoys the wonderful hiking, biking, trail running, and camping that the Yukon has to offer.
Lea Luketic
Lea Luketic (she/her)
Dr Luketic completed her undergraduate degree at University of Guelph, and medical school at the University of Toronto. Her residency was at McMaster University. She did a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital at the University of Toronto. Dr. Luketic also obtained a master’s degree in quality improvement at Queen’s University.
Following 8 years as staff in Hamilton, where she practiced both clinically and was involved in education as an associate professor, her and her family made the move to Whitehorse in the summer of 2025. She continues to hold a part time clinical associate professor position at McMaster University.
Her family – which consists of her husband, kids and her mischievous golden retriever puppy – are excited to experience what the Yukon has to offer! Outside of work the family loves to camp, hike and ski.
Sarah Saunders
Sarah Saunders (she/her)
Dr Sarah Saunders moved to Whitehorse in 2018 with her husband and two daughters. Her family has since grown to also include two Yukon dogs. The Yukon definitely feels like home now!
Dr Saunders is originally from Vancouver. She did her undergraduate degree at McGill University and her medical school and residency at UBC. She is a Clinical Instructor at UBC and has a passion for medical education so you will often see medical students and residents working alongside her.
When not at work, Dr Saunders can be found spending time with her family, or outdoors, hiking, skiing, or biking. She also loves to travel and will always be drawn back to the ocean.