Everything, in one booking flow
Start online, confirm your details, and join your visit with the instructions provided after booking.
Virtual Care by Medicine Place
Healthcare that fits real life.
Available in 6 languages6 languages
Secure online medical care with Alberta-licensed physicians—simple, direct, and designed around your day.
Secure booking powered by Medeo
Care categories: Everyday Care, Men's & Sexual Health, Prescription and Medication Care, Skin Care, Women's Health
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Care that meets you where you are
Virtual care that fits your real day.
DR Now helps you connect with Medicine Place for appropriate virtual medical care—private, physician-guided, and easier to fit around work, family, and everything else.
Support that feels made for you.
A clear visit path—from secure booking to physician guidance—so you can get appropriate care without the extra travel.
- Secure online booking through Medeo
- Alberta-licensed physician visits
- Private virtual appointments from home
- Clear next-step guidance after your visit
- In-person care recommended when needed
Care pathways
Virtual care for everyday medical needs.
These visit types match Medicine Place booking—always guided by physician judgment, never guaranteed prescriptions or outcomes.
- Alberta-licensed physicians
- Secure Medeo booking
- New patients welcome
- Clear next-step guidance
Everyday Care
Cold, flu, allergies, sore throat, or other common concerns with an Alberta-licensed physician.
Men's & Sexual Health
Men's health, sexual health, and STI-related concerns—assessed privately when virtual care is appropriate.
Prescription and Medication Care
Discuss prescription renewals and medication questions when clinically appropriate; prescriptions are never guaranteed.
Skin Care
Acne, rashes, and other common skin concerns that can be assessed in a virtual visit.
Women's Health
Birth control, menstrual, and reproductive health concerns with a licensed physician.
Virtual care may not be appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine the safest next step.
How it works
Simple from booking to visit— built around you.
A clear path designed for first-time and returning patients.
Everything you need for your visit:
- Secure Medeo booking flow
- Alberta-licensed physicians
- Private virtual appointments
- Clear visit instructions
- Follow-up guidance when needed
Start your booking
Click the appointment button and begin the secure booking flow.
Share who & why
Tell the clinic who the appointment is for and the reason for the visit.
Sign in or create an account
Existing patients can log in. New patients can sign up during booking.
Attend your visit
Use the confirmation details provided to join your virtual appointment.
Physician-guided next steps
Leave with clear guidance—and recommendations for in-person care when virtual care is not the right fit.
Care areas
The visits you can book with Medicine Place.
These are the same appointment types you will choose in Medicine Place booking—always guided by physician judgment.
Everyday Care
Cold, flu, allergies, and common concerns.
Speak with an Alberta-licensed physician about non-emergency illnesses such as cold, flu, allergies, sore throat, or other common concerns.
Benefits that support your visit
- Cold, flu, and allergies
- Sore throat and similar concerns
- Medical advice when appropriate
- In-person care recommended when needed
- Private virtual setting
Men's & Sexual Health
Private care for men's and sexual health.
Discuss men's health, sexual health, and STI-related concerns in a private virtual visit. A physician will determine whether virtual care is appropriate.
Benefits that support your visit
- Men's health concerns
- Sexual health questions
- STI-related concerns
- Respectful, private assessment
- Clear next-step guidance
Prescription and Medication Care
Renewals and medication questions, assessed carefully.
Discuss prescription renewals and medication-related questions. Prescriptions are provided only when clinically appropriate—never guaranteed.
Benefits that support your visit
- Prescription renewal assessments
- Medication-related questions
- Pharmacy next steps when needed
- Physician clinical judgment
- No guaranteed prescriptions
Skin Care
Acne, rashes, and common skin concerns.
Ask about acne, rashes, and other common skin concerns that may be suitable for a virtual assessment. Some skin conditions still need in-person care.
Benefits that support your visit
- Acne and similar concerns
- Rashes and common skin issues
- Physician visual assessment when appropriate
- In-person care recommended when needed
- Clear follow-up direction
Women's Health
Birth control, menstrual, and reproductive care.
Talk with a licensed physician about birth control, menstrual concerns, and reproductive health. Virtual care is used only when it is clinically appropriate.
Benefits that support your visit
- Birth control questions
- Menstrual health concerns
- Reproductive health questions
- Private virtual setting
- In-person care recommended when needed
Virtual care may not be appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine the safest and most appropriate next step.
Medicine Place · DR Now
Available across Alberta— cities and rural regions.
Medicine Place virtual care through DR Now—Alberta-licensed physicians wherever you are in the province, including rural communities.
Partout en Alberta
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Medicine Place · Alberta-licensed physicians · Secure Medeo booking
Coverage
Clear information before your visit.
Understand how Alberta coverage and private fees may apply before you complete booking.
Alberta Health coverage$0Eligible insured visits with Alberta Health coverage
Without coverage$75 CADPer consultation without eligible coverage
For patients in Alberta. Coverage and clinical eligibility apply. Private fees apply only without eligible coverage or for uninsured services, and are refunded if no visit takes place.
Alberta Health Coverage
Eligible insured services may be covered for qualifying Alberta residents. Coverage depends on eligibility, the service provided and applicable billing rules.
Patients Without Eligible Coverage
Private fees may apply to uninsured services or patients without eligible Alberta coverage. Confirm applicable fees before completing your booking.
Questions about coverage or fees, or trouble booking? Call the clinic and a person will help.Call (403) 294-5600
Medicine Place
Backed by Medicine Place.
DR Now is the virtual-care service of Medicine Place, offering patients a direct and convenient way to access appropriate medical care online.
- Community healthcare provider
- Clinic and pharmacy experience
- Patient-centred care
- Secure booking through Medeo
Patient experience
Healthcare that works around your day.
DR Now is designed to make appropriate virtual care feel calm, clear, and accessible for Alberta patients.
- No unnecessary travel
- Book from your phone or computer
- New patients can register during booking
- Follow-up guidance when needed
- In-person care can be recommended
What patients can expect
Clear booking steps
Start online, create an account if needed, and follow secure confirmation instructions.
Respectful physician assessment
Speak with an Alberta-licensed physician who evaluates whether virtual care is appropriate.
Practical next-step guidance
Leave with clear direction, including when in-person care may be the safer path.
FAQ
Answers before you book.
Clear, responsible information for Alberta patients considering a virtual visit.
No. You can begin booking from DR Now without an existing account. If you are a new patient, you can create an account securely during the booking process when prompted.
In most cases, you can complete booking and attend your virtual appointment through a secure web experience. Follow the confirmation instructions provided after booking for the recommended way to join your visit.
DR Now is intended for patients seeking virtual care through Medicine Place in Alberta. Eligibility, coverage, and the appropriateness of virtual care depend on the patient and the clinical concern.
Medicine Place booking currently includes Everyday Care, Men's & Sexual Health, Prescription and Medication Care, Skin Care, and Women's Health. A physician will still decide whether virtual care is appropriate for your concern.
No. Virtual care is not appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine whether a virtual visit is suitable or whether in-person care, urgent care, or emergency services are needed.
A physician may prescribe medication only when it is clinically appropriate after assessing your concern. Prescriptions are never guaranteed before the visit.
A physician may provide a referral when it is clinically appropriate based on the assessment. Referrals are not guaranteed.
Have your Alberta Health Care Card and government-issued photo identification available when requested during booking or your visit. Additional information may be requested to confirm eligibility and complete care safely.
Eligible insured services may be covered for qualifying Alberta residents. Coverage depends on eligibility, the service provided, and applicable billing rules. Confirm details during booking or with the clinic.
If the physician determines that virtual care is not appropriate, they will advise you on safer next steps. That may include an in-person visit or another care setting when needed.
DR Now is not an emergency service. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department for urgent or life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness.
Care starts with one simple step.
Begin your secure virtual appointment booking with Medicine Place.
New patients can create an account during booking.
Important information
Information on this website is general and does not replace an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. DR Now provides access to virtual care through Medicine Place and does not guarantee a diagnosis, prescription, referral, or specific clinical outcome.
Virtual care has limitations. A physician may determine that in-person examination, imaging, laboratory testing, urgent care, or another care setting is more appropriate for your concern.
DR Now is not an emergency service. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department for urgent or life-threatening symptoms.
Prescriptions, referrals, and medical documentation may be provided only when clinically appropriate after physician assessment. None of these outcomes are guaranteed before a visit.
Coverage for insured services depends on eligibility, the service provided, and applicable Alberta Health billing rules. Private fees may apply to uninsured services or patients without eligible coverage. Confirm applicable fees before completing booking.
Certain visual materials on this website may be created or enhanced using artificial intelligence. People appearing in promotional images may be models and are not necessarily Medicine Place patients or providers.
Secure online booking technology is powered by Medeo. Clinical care is provided through Medicine Place. DR Now is a virtual-care service brand of Medicine Place.
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