Virtual care in Calgary
Online doctor in Calgary: virtual visits with Alberta-licensed physicians
See a Medicine Place physician by video from anywhere in Calgary. $0 with Alberta Health coverage, secure Medeo booking, prescriptions sent to your Calgary pharmacy when appropriate.
Quick answer: yes, you can see an Alberta-licensed physician online from Calgary. Insured visits cost $0 with valid Alberta Health coverage; without coverage the private fee is $75 CAD. Non-emergency concerns only.
Why patients in Calgary use DR Now
Calgary has more than a million residents and long waits at many walk-in clinics, especially in the evening and on weekends. DR Now lets you book a video visit with a Medicine Place physician from home, work or campus, in English, French, Arabic, Somali, Chinese or Punjabi, without driving across the city.
Pharmacies, labs and in-person care in Calgary
Prescriptions can go to any Calgary pharmacy you name. When tests are needed, the physician gives you a requisition for an Alberta Precision Laboratories patient service centre in your quadrant. If an in-person examination is needed, the physician tells you whether a family clinic, an urgent care centre such as South Calgary or Sheldon M. Chumir, or an emergency department is the right place.
Also serving Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere and Strathmore.
What you can book
- Everyday care: cold, flu, allergies, sore throat, minor infections
- Prescription and medication care: renewals and medication questions
- Skin care: acne, rashes, eczema, follow-ups
- Women's health: contraception, urinary symptoms, period concerns
- Men's and sexual health: private questions, STI testing
A physician decides during the visit whether virtual care is appropriate. Prescriptions, referrals and documents are never guaranteed before an assessment.
Common questions from Calgary
Is an online doctor visit in Calgary covered by Alberta Health?
Yes for eligible Calgary residents with valid Alberta Health coverage: medically necessary virtual visits are insured and cost $0. Without valid coverage, the private consultation fee is $75 CAD, refunded if no visit takes place.
Can a virtual physician send a prescription to my pharmacy in Calgary?
When a prescription is clinically appropriate after the assessment, it can be sent to the pharmacy you choose in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta. Some medications, including controlled substances, are not prescribed through a first virtual visit.
What if I need to be seen in person in Calgary?
The physician will say so and point you to the right setting: your family clinic, an urgent care centre or an emergency department. For urgent or life-threatening symptoms, call 911.
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.
General information, not medical advice. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for urgent or life-threatening symptoms.
Guides for Alberta patients
Also serving: Edmonton · Red Deer · Lethbridge · Grande Prairie · Fort McMurray