Virtual care in Lethbridge
Online doctor in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta
Video visits with Alberta-licensed physicians for Lethbridge, Coaldale, Taber and the south. $0 with Alberta Health coverage, prescriptions to your local pharmacy.
Quick answer: yes, you can see an Alberta-licensed physician online from Lethbridge. Insured visits cost $0 with valid Alberta Health coverage; without coverage the private fee is $75 CAD. Non-emergency concerns only.
Why patients in Lethbridge use DR Now
Southern Alberta covers a lot of highway. DR Now lets Lethbridge residents, university students and families in surrounding towns see a Medicine Place physician by video for non-emergency care without the drive.
Pharmacies, labs and in-person care in Lethbridge
Prescriptions go to the Lethbridge or local pharmacy you name. Lab requisitions work at Alberta Precision Laboratories sites in the region. When in-person care is needed, the physician explains whether a family clinic, urgent care or Chinook Regional Hospital's emergency department is the right place.
Also serving Coaldale, Taber, Fort Macleod, Picture Butte, Raymond and Cardston.
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 Lethbridge
Is an online doctor visit in Lethbridge covered by Alberta Health?
Yes for eligible Lethbridge 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 Lethbridge?
When a prescription is clinically appropriate after the assessment, it can be sent to the pharmacy you choose in Lethbridge 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 Lethbridge?
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 · Grande Prairie · Fort McMurray