Meet our Paediatrician Team

Dr. Amanda Bates

Hi! My name is Amanda Bates, and have been working as a pediatrician since January 2019 in Belleville and Kingston area.

I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa, my medical school in my hometown of Thunder Bay Ontario at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. I recently completed my residency in Pediatrics at Queen's University.

In my spare time, I enjoy time with my time with my family and dog and being active outdoors. I have enjoyed my time working at BGH with the group, and am excited to officially be joining such a great group of Paediatricians!

Dr. Jae-Marie Ferdinand

Hi! My name is Jae-Marie Ferdinand. I recently joined the QHC Belleville Paediatric Clinic after practicing Academic Medicine in Montreal, Quebec.

I received my Medical Degree from the University of Toronto, completed my Paediatric Residency at McGill University, and my Neonatology Fellowship at Harvard University and the University of Toronto. I have a special interest in caring for vulnerable children with complex healthcare needs.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, kayaking in the summer, and cross country skiing in the winter.

Dr. Ruth Levis

Hello my name is Ruth Levis. I recently joined our Belleville Paediatric Clinic after completing my Pediatrics training in Kingston through Queen's University, where I also did my medical school.

I am interested in Global/International Health, and have taken several trips to learn about medicine in other countries, including Ghana, Peru, and Bolivia. I am fluent in French and Spanish.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and exploring Belleville and the surrounding areas, swimming, reading, and travelling.

Dr. Behdad Navabi

Dr. Jose Ranawaya

Dr. Nina Replete

Dr. Kelly Vanier

Hi! My name is Kelly Vanier. I have been practicing Consulting Pediatrics in the Quinte area since 2007.
I moved to Belleville with my family after completing my residency in Ottawa, at CHEO - the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

I have a busy general consulting practice, where I have the opportunity to help children and families with a variety of conditions. In addition, I have also developed a special interest in developmental pediatrics, and enjoy working with the multi-disciplinary team as the Medical Director of the Quinte Children's Treatment Centre.

In my spare time, I enjoy cycling and karate, as well as watching my children (and the Blue Jays!) play baseball.                                                    

Dr. Sarah Waterston

I am proud to be a part of the paediatrics team here in Belleville.  I did my pediatric training at CHEO in a rural training stream that took me to Sudbury and North Bay. My first pediatrician position was in Gatineau, Quebec at a regional centre similar to the one we have in Belleville.  I worked in Gatineau doing consulting and hospital based paediatrics for over five years. I moved to this area and started working at QHC in 2017 and in 2019 I joined the Paediatric Diabetes Team.  When not working I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and exploring the beautiful region we live in.