Calling all Canadians....

[Marcia58]

I have a Canadian friend who has developed what sounds like it could be A-fib. She recently moved and is in need of a GP and most likely a cardio. She's in Alberta, Calgary Health Region, in the High River area. Anybody got a recommendation?

Thanks in advance!

Marcia

 

[ottagal]

Marcia,
I don't have any suggestions, our VR member, MissMelis came to mind. I understand she lives in Calgary ;however, she hasn't been on VR lately. It might be worth a try to PM her.

 

[Bina]

Calgary is still a boom town and seems to have less delay in finding a GP as opposed to some other areas. She may be able to call a local health clinic or hospital and see if they have any docs accepting new patients immediately.

 

[pamela]

Have your friend go to the HealthLink Alberta website. I googled "find a doctor calgary alberta" and came up with this -- http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/doctor/index.html -- address. I hope she has good fortune on her side in the search.

 

[Kevin]

Since we moved to "primary care networks" (PCN), it is much more difficult to choose a doctor. For example, I have tried numerous times to have my wife see my GP, but his load is full and they keep trying to pass her over to a doctor that is new to their particular PCN. It's like filling an ice cube tray. Once one is full, it spills over to the next one.

Prior to the govt. instilling this system, it was much easier to have a GP of your choosing.
Kev