Virtual care in Grande Prairie
Online doctor in Grande Prairie and the Peace Country
Virtual visits with Medicine Place physicians for Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Peace River. $0 with Alberta Health coverage, secure Medeo booking.
Quick answer: yes, you can see an Alberta-licensed physician online from Grande Prairie. Insured visits cost $0 with valid Alberta Health coverage; without coverage the private fee is $75 CAD. Non-emergency concerns only.
Why patients in Grande Prairie use DR Now
In the Peace Country, the nearest clinic with an opening can be an hour away. DR Now gives Grande Prairie families, camp workers and rural residents a video visit with an Alberta-licensed physician for non-emergency concerns, with a stable connection as the only requirement.
Pharmacies, labs and in-person care in Grande Prairie
Prescriptions are sent to your Grande Prairie or local pharmacy. Lab work can be done at Alberta Precision Laboratories in Grande Prairie. The physician tells you when a concern needs in-person care at your clinic or the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
Also serving Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley, Clairmont, Peace River and Fairview.
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 Grande Prairie
Is an online doctor visit in Grande Prairie covered by Alberta Health?
Yes for eligible Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie?
When a prescription is clinically appropriate after the assessment, it can be sent to the pharmacy you choose in Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie?
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 · Fort McMurray