PRACTITIONERS
©2026 Viva Health Centre. All rights reserved.
9580 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON
PRACTITIONERS
©2026 Viva Health Centre. All rights reserved.
9580 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON
For Families, Every Step of the Way
Viva Health Centre started with one simple idea: seeing a doctor and getting your medicine shouldn't mean going to two different places. We wanted both to happen in one visit, in one spot, to make healthcare simpler for the whole community.
How it All Started
In 2020, Dr. Hamed Pashaei and Sepideh Nasafat founded Viva Health Centre together in Richmond Hill.
For more than three decades, Dr. Pashaei has dedicated his career to medicine. His path began at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where he trained in internal medicine, a foundation that shaped everything that followed. From there, he chose to specialize further in nephrology, drawn to its focus on prevention: catching issues like high blood pressure and kidney stones early, before they become serious. Today, he’s board-certified in both internal medicine and nephrology, in both Canada and the United States, and he brings that same focus on early, preventive care to every patient he sees.
Sepideh Nasafat earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences before building a career across three countries, Iran, Canada, and the United States, including four years as a Clinical Pharmacist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She requalified her credentials twice along the way, first after immigrating to Canada in 2002, then again for licensing in the US, all while raising a young family, a level of persistence that now shapes how she leads the pharmacy side of patient care.
Together, they built Viva Health Centre around one simple belief: that patients and community should always come first. They saw how troubling and disconnected healthcare could feel, different offices, different systems, nothing working together. So they set out to build something completely different: a little haven where good healthcare is accessible to get, not something patients have to figure out on their own.
Experience what Viva Health Centre can do for you and your health! Walk-in anytime with no appointments needed for all your healthcare needs!
How it All Started
In 2020, Dr. Hamed Pashaei and Sepideh Nasafat founded Viva Health Centre together in Richmond Hill.
For more than three decades, Dr. Pashaei has dedicated his career to medicine. His path began at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where he trained in internal medicine, a foundation that shaped everything that followed. From there, he chose to specialize further in nephrology, drawn to its focus on prevention: catching issues like high blood pressure and kidney stones early, before they become serious. Today, he’s board-certified in both internal medicine and nephrology, in both Canada and the United States, and he brings that same focus on early, preventive care to every patient he sees.
Sepideh Nasafat earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences before building a career across three countries, Iran, Canada, and the United States, including four years as a Clinical Pharmacist at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She requalified her credentials twice along the way, first after immigrating to Canada in 2002, then again for licensing in the US, all while raising a young family, a level of persistence that now shapes how she leads the pharmacy side of patient care.
Together, they built Viva Health Centre around one simple belief: that patients and community should always come first. They saw how troubling and disconnected healthcare could feel, different offices, different systems, nothing working together. So they set out to build something completely different: a little haven where good healthcare is accessible to get, not something patients have to figure out on their own.
Experience what Viva Health Centre can do for you and your health! Walk-in anytime with no appointments needed for all your healthcare needs!
Meet Our Specialists
Who We Are
Who We Are
A team, a growing group of doctors and specialists, and one simple idea good healthcare shouldn’t be hard to find.
In March 2020, Dr. Hamed Pashaei and Sepideh Nasafat opened the doors to Viva Health Centre in Richmond Hill, just as the world was shutting down for the pandemic. Together, they wanted to build something different: a place where patients came first, and where getting care didn’t mean bouncing between offices.
A team, a growing group of doctors and specialists, and one simple idea good healthcare shouldn’t be hard to find.
In March 2020, Dr. Hamed Pashaei and Sepideh Nasafat opened the doors to Viva Health Centre in Richmond Hill, just as the world was shutting down for the pandemic. Together, they wanted to build something different: a place where patients came first, and where getting care didn’t mean bouncing between offices.
Why the Clinic and Pharmacy Are Side by Side
Dr. Pashaei and Sepideh built Viva Health Centre with one goal: make it easy to get both medical care and your medication in a single visit. Too often, patients see a doctor, get a prescription, and then have to find time for a second trip just to fill it, sometimes at a different pharmacy, sometimes with an extra wait. That's a problem they wanted to solve.
That's why the pharmacy sits right next to the clinic, not somewhere else far in the city. After you see the doctor, you don't have to plan another errand around your day. You can walk over, pick up your prescription the same day, in the same building, and leave with everything you came for, all in one visit.
Who You'll Meet
Beyond the two founders, Viva's team has grown to include family medicine and walk-in physicians, an on-site nephrologist and endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, and a pharmacy team that knows patients by name. Everyone works from the same building, which means a walk-in visit for something small can turn into ongoing care for something bigger, without a patient having to start over somewhere new.
Serving Richmond Hill
Viva Health Centre has grown a lot since that first day, now serving patients across Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Oak Ridges, Bayview Glen, Thornhill, Markham, and the rest of York Region. But what hasn't changed is the goal: whether you're walking in, seeing a specialist, or picking up a prescription, it's all still handled in one place, under one roof, good healthcare, easy to find and easy to go to, for everyone who walks through the door.
This is the standard of care we set out to build, and you don't have to take our word for it. Walk in, meet the team, and experience it for yourself.
Why the Clinic and Pharmacy Are Side by Side
Dr. Pashaei and Sepideh built Viva Health Centre with one goal: make it easy to get both medical care and your medication in a single visit. Too often, patients see a doctor, get a prescription, and then have to find time for a second trip just to fill it, sometimes at a different pharmacy, sometimes with an extra wait. That's a problem they wanted to solve.
That's why the pharmacy sits right next to the clinic, not somewhere else far in the city. After you see the doctor, you don't have to plan another errand around your day. You can walk over, pick up your prescription the same day, in the same building, and leave with everything you came for, all in one visit.
Who You'll Meet
Beyond the two founders, Viva's team has grown to include family medicine and walk-in physicians, an on-site nephrologist and endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, and a pharmacy team that knows patients by name. Everyone works from the same building, which means a walk-in visit for something small can turn into ongoing care for something bigger, without a patient having to start over somewhere new.
Serving Richmond Hill
Viva Health Centre has grown a lot since that first day, now serving patients across Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Oak Ridges, Bayview Glen, Thornhill, Markham, and the rest of York Region. But what hasn't changed is the goal: whether you're walking in, seeing a specialist, or picking up a prescription, it's all still handled in one place, under one roof, good healthcare, easy to find and easy to go to, for everyone who walks through the door.
This is the standard of care we set out to build, and you don't have to take our word for it. Walk in, meet the team, and experience it for yourself.
Care Built Around the Patient, Not the System.
Our mission is simple: make quality healthcare easy to reach, easy to understand, and easy to trust.
Every single patient deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. That's not a slogan, it's the standard Dr. Pashaei and Sepideh built Viva Health Centre around from day one, and it's still what guides every decision here, from how a visit is run to why the pharmacy sits right next to the clinic.
Healthcare Access Without the Limitations
Healthcare shouldn't require weeks of waiting or a maze of referrals to get a straight answer. That's why our walk-in clinic needs no appointment, why our specialists are based in the same building as our family doctors, and why our pharmacy is close enough that picking up a prescription doesn't mean planning a second trip.
Care That Means More Than It Heals
Good healthcare isn't just about the right diagnosis, it's about a patient actually understanding it. Our doctors take the time to walk through what's happening, why a treatment plan makes sense, and what to expect next, so patients leave informed, not just treated.
A Proud Community We're Part Of
We're not just located in Richmond Hill, we're built around the community here. That means a team that reflects the people we serve, an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of background or language, and a commitment to being genuinely accessible, not just nearby.
Care Built Around the Patient, Not the System.
Our mission is simple: make quality healthcare easy to reach, easy to understand, and easy to trust.
Every single patient deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. That's not a slogan, it's the standard Dr. Pashaei and Sepideh built Viva Health Centre around from day one, and it's still what guides every decision here, from how a visit is run to why the pharmacy sits right next to the clinic.
Healthcare Access Without the Limitations
Healthcare shouldn't require weeks of waiting or a maze of referrals to get a straight answer. That's why our walk-in clinic needs no appointment, why our specialists are based in the same building as our family doctors, and why our pharmacy is close enough that picking up a prescription doesn't mean planning a second trip.
Care That Means More Than It Heals
Good healthcare isn't just about the right diagnosis, it's about a patient actually understanding it. Our doctors take the time to walk through what's happening, why a treatment plan makes sense, and what to expect next, so patients leave informed, not just treated.
A Proud Community We're Part Of
We're not just located in Richmond Hill, we're built around the community here. That means a team that reflects the people we serve, an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of background or language, and a commitment to being genuinely accessible, not just nearby.
Our Commitment
At Viva Health Centre, every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion; care stays coordinated instead of scattered across disconnected providers; patients are kept informed, not just instructed; access always comes first, without unnecessary appointments, referrals, or delays; and the community we serve is what shapes how we serve it.
This is the standard we hold ourselves to. See it for yourself and walk-in for the best care in Richmond Hill.
The Viva Approach
Dr. Pashaei believes patients deserve care that's actually fully explained to them in full clarity, not just handed over and moving on. Too often, people leave an appointment with a diagnosis or a prescription and still aren't quite sure what it means or what to do next, and that's exactly what Viva Health Centre works to avoid.
Every step is walked through clearly and carefully: the doctors will explain what's going on and what comes next, the staff will walk you through how to take your medication, and the front desk is always there if you have questions along the way.
You can count on knowing exactly what's happening with your health, no guessing, no confusion so you always know where you stand, and that's a promise, not just a policy.
What That Looks Like in Practice
Before you leave a visit, you'll know:
What the diagnosis actually means
Why a treatment or prescription was chosen
What to expect next, what you will need and what to watch for
At the pharmacy, you'll know:
How and when to take your medication
What it's for, and what it might interact with
Who to ask if something feels off
Anytime after, you can:
Call the front desk with a question
Ask before assuming, nothing is considered a "silly question" here
Get the care you understand, not just care you receive!
Location
9580 Yonge Street, Unit #6, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1V6
Opening Hours
Monday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Location
9580 Yonge Street, Unit #6, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1V6
Opening Hours
Monday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Location
9580 Yonge Street, Unit #6, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1V6
Opening Hours
Monday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed