Virtual care in Red Deer
Online doctor in Red Deer and Central Alberta
Virtual visits with Medicine Place physicians for Red Deer, Lacombe, Sylvan Lake and Innisfail. $0 with Alberta Health coverage, secure Medeo booking.
Quick answer: yes, you can see an Alberta-licensed physician online from Red Deer. Insured visits cost $0 with valid Alberta Health coverage; without coverage the private fee is $75 CAD. Non-emergency concerns only.
Why patients in Red Deer use DR Now
Central Alberta families often drive to Red Deer for care that a video visit can handle: colds and flu, rashes, medication questions, birth control, follow-ups. DR Now brings an Alberta-licensed physician to your phone or computer wherever you are between Calgary and Edmonton.
Pharmacies, labs and in-person care in Red Deer
Prescriptions are sent to your Red Deer or local pharmacy. Lab work can be done at Alberta Precision Laboratories in Red Deer or a nearby community. The physician tells you when a concern needs an in-person visit at your family clinic or Red Deer Regional Hospital.
Also serving Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Blackfalds, Ponoka and Rocky Mountain House.
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 Red Deer
Is an online doctor visit in Red Deer covered by Alberta Health?
Yes for eligible Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
When a prescription is clinically appropriate after the assessment, it can be sent to the pharmacy you choose in Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
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 · Lethbridge · Grande Prairie · Fort McMurray