Virtual care in Fort McMurray
Online doctor in Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo
Video visits with Alberta-licensed physicians for Fort McMurray and the oil sands region, including shift and camp workers. $0 with Alberta Health coverage.
Quick answer: yes, you can see an Alberta-licensed physician online from Fort McMurray. Insured visits cost $0 with valid Alberta Health coverage; without coverage the private fee is $75 CAD. Non-emergency concerns only.
Why patients in Fort McMurray use DR Now
Rotations, camp schedules and distance make regular clinic visits hard in Wood Buffalo. DR Now lets Fort McMurray residents and workers book a video visit with a Medicine Place physician around their shift, for prescription renewals, minor illness, skin, women's and men's health questions.
Pharmacies, labs and in-person care in Fort McMurray
Prescriptions go to the Fort McMurray pharmacy you choose. Lab requisitions can be used at Alberta Precision Laboratories in Fort McMurray. When in-person care is needed, the physician explains whether a clinic or the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre is the right place.
Also serving Anzac, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake, Conklin and camp locations across the region.
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 Fort McMurray
Is an online doctor visit in Fort McMurray covered by Alberta Health?
Yes for eligible Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray?
When a prescription is clinically appropriate after the assessment, it can be sent to the pharmacy you choose in Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray?
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: Calgary · Edmonton · Red Deer · Lethbridge · Grande Prairie