Medical -- Edmonton area

[Caladan 19]

Anyone here been get their medical done in Edmonton?

I have a few questions:

1) How long did it take to schedule the appointment? Two weeks, two days?

2) I think my fiancé is going to need his immunizations done. Would you recommend getting them done at the medical, or prior to it in order to bring in proof?

3) Anything else helpful you can think of? Parking, time to wait, friendliness, length of exam, &c?

Thanks!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hi Caladan,

I have no clue but since we are also in Edmonton, I would love to hear any tips from other folks!!!! Also, can I take the medical now? or should I wait until when?????

L&B.

[Marilyn. 340]

definitely get the immunizations done before hand.. they will charge you extra if you get them done at the medical....

not sure if you have this already but here is the name of the doctor where you need to get the medical done in Edmonton..

Dr. H.S. Chana

9937 113th St

Edmonton, AB

780-488-2232

you might want to wait until later in the process to get the medical done, as some doctors require the interview letter before they will schedule you an appointment....

here is a link to the required immunizations for each age group....

http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

if your fiancé does not already have proof of his/her immunizations I would highly recommend him/her getting antibody titer tests done.... he just needs to ask his/her doctor about them....

Edited November 11, 2006 by MarilynP

[Caladan 19]

We can't get the interview letter until we send in the checklist, but according to my fiancé, having completed the medical is part of the checklist. Am I misinformed?

[Kipster 0]

We can't get the interview letter until we send in the checklist, but according to my fiancé, having completed the medical is part of the checklist. Am I misinformed?

My fiancee just had her medical in NS this week. We are still waiting on our Packet 4 interview letter from the consulate. The checklist simply states that your medical has to be scheduled. The results of which are taken to the interview. The Dr. will courier the results to my fiancee and she takes them to the interview (hopefully soon). She was also given a full exam..meaning she had to strip and have a pelvic and breast exam..not very much fun when you aren't expecting that sort of thing. Just some things to be mindful of.

[Caladan 19]

Thanks!

Yeah, I've warned him. Going to poke around in his pokey places.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

UPDATE for anyone in Edmonton: Called Dr. Chana's office this morning - his secretary has to be one of the loveliest ever. She told me the only thing they need is a letter (any letter) from the Consulate with Case Number to schedule the appointment.

They need immunization records as well; and they can provide the antibody titration test for those of us who do not have our records.

The cost of the exam is CAD 220 in either cash or certified check (NO personal checks).

Hope this helps Caladan!!!

[Caladan 19]

Thank you! This really does help!

$220 Canadian? Yeesh. I hope it comes with a free wax & detail job.

[girl 37 7]

They need immunization records as well; and they can provide the antibody titration test for those of us who do not have our records.

Not sure how long it will take to get the results of the titres from that office, but it's something to consider if your interview is scheduled soon after the medical exam. My family Dr did mine and it took about a week to get the results back from the lab. Another thing to consider is whether they'll do them for free or if it's an extra cost.

Edited November 21, 2006 by girl 37

[Earmuffs 1]

i found the medical there easy.. i wish i would've saved that for last.. Im just waiting on my damn passport.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Just an update:

Dr. Chana's office was able to "solve MY mistake" of going elsewhere for the blood tests. However I will still have to go get teh darn X-ray again at the HYS Centre.... does anyone else smell "money rules" here??

Oh well, at least one less thing to worry about.

L.

[MissStacey 1]

I went to HYS on Thursday and got my Chest Xray and then to the Lab for my HIV test.

I leave Wednesday morning, I will phone Dr Chana's office monday, I hope all my results come back in time!!

[misa 2]

Stacey, if worst comes to worst and you don't get the results in time, Vancouver will approve you but won't issue the visa until they get the results (you'd send them your passport and medical and they'd send back the passport with visa in it and the envelope for the POE). If that happens, bring to the interview proof that you went for your medical so they know you weren't lying when you sent back your checklist.

[MissStacey 1]

Stacey, if worst comes to worst and you don't get the results in time, Vancouver will approve you but won't issue the visa until they get the results (you'd send them your passport and medical and they'd send back the passport with visa in it and the envelope for the POE). If that happens, bring to the interview proof that you went for your medical so they know you weren't lying when you sent back your checklist.

That is great to know!!

I am keeping faith I will have them with me.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Stacey, if worst comes to worst and you don't get the results in time, Vancouver will approve you but won't issue the visa until they get the results (you'd send them your passport and medical and they'd send back the passport with visa in it and the envelope for the POE). If that happens, bring to the interview proof that you went for your medical so they know you weren't lying when you sent back your checklist.

That is great to know!!

I am keeping faith I will have them with me.

Let's hope so my friend. Did you tell the secretary about you interview date?