Calgary Medical Review

[trailmix 77]

So my Husband went for his medical today - Dr. Viljoen - Hummingbird Medical, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Institute, 100, 1919 Sirocco Drive S.W.

Calgary (Big brown building) P. (403) 242-0484 (press 3 to hear all the stuff you have to take then press zero to speak with a person to make an appointment)

http://www.hummingbirdcosmetic.com/html/practice.html

Cost $260 - must be paid in cash. If you need immunizations they can be had for a fee - which can be paid with debit.

Medical can be picked up 4 days later (they will also send it by courier if you like - details on website).

The side of the building facing the road says Hummingbird, but the awnings say furnishings and accessories. Once inside there are 2 desks, main and a little one person cubby hole with a sign that says 'family physician' - that is the one you go to.

Appointment was for 1:00, he showed up about 10-15 minutes early and only had to wait about 3 minutes (was originally for tomorrow but they called yesterday to change it as the Dr is not going to be in). The Nurse took him in to a room and took medical history - any history of - the usual. He was then shown to another room, computer wasn't working in there so they took him to another room. Told to take clothing off from the waist down and given a paper sheet. He waited in there about 10 minutes before Dr. Viljoen showed up. He said he seems like a decent guy with a 'Dr Attitude'.

Has a look/feel down there - "making sure there are only 2, if there are 3 you have to wait here until one is gone - if there is only 1 then you can still go".

Has to take off shirt, listens to chest, stomach, takes blood pressure, general prodding.

He then gets his tetanus shot ($30), which he knew he would have to get, Dr told him it would hurt for about a week.

That's it, he then proceeded to the front desk, paid and was given sheets for the lab and xray and was out of there. He has had a titre for MMR, which isn't back yet, however they said it was fine for him to drop it off on the day he comes to pick up the medical next week.

One thing the Dr did mention was that the new guidelines require many more vaccinations than before (which are not generally given in Canada during childhood), it mentions them in the interview letter - also mentions that it is up to the Dr to determine which ones apply.

Blood tests are at: Calgary Lab Services - Glenbrook - Bay 154, 3715 – 51 St SW

X-ray is at: Radiology Consultants Associated - Westbrook Professional Building - 200, 1610 - 37 Street SW (right next to Walmart at Westbrook Mall - but it is a separate building)

[dearheart 0]

My husband went there also and had very similar experience. Glad it went smoothly for your husband.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Fabulous review trailmix!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Trailmix, really happy you didn't have any difficulty. Explain the "Dr. Attitude," are you suggesting that he was being a condescending orifice?

[thermophile 0]

wow Hummingbird is getting better. they actually called you to let you know that the doctor wouldn't be there at the time of your appointment. Fortunately we just had to drive back across town when the Dr didn't show up for the hubby's apt. must really suck for those poor people that have to drive from SK

good to know that 1 or 2 are acceptable but 3 isn't.

[trailmix 77]

wow Hummingbird is getting better. they actually called you to let you know that the doctor wouldn't be there at the time of your appointment. Fortunately we just had to drive back across town when the Dr didn't show up for the hubby's apt. must really suck for those poor people that have to drive from SK

good to know that 1 or 2 are acceptable but 3 isn't.

Yes, apparently he even apologized for having to change the appointment.

As for the Dr Attitude - he says it is the arrogance and self righteousness thing.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Great review Trailmix!

You guys are one step closer!!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

What a pain in the but the medical has been!! Glad its over

[Texanadian 10]

So you were there for about 25 minutes in total?

Sheesh, it seems like BC is the only place that it takes 8 hours to get the medical done. $275 in BC too.

[thermophile 0]

wow Hummingbird is getting better. they actually called you to let you know that the doctor wouldn't be there at the time of your appointment. Fortunately we just had to drive back across town when the Dr didn't show up for the hubby's apt. must really suck for those poor people that have to drive from SK

good to know that 1 or 2 are acceptable but 3 isn't.

Yes, apparently he even apologized for having to change the appointment.

As for the Dr Attitude - he says it is the arrogance and self righteousness thing.

I'm so looking forward to having the Dr tag to justify my natural arrogance and self righteousness. Course then people will just remind me that PhD stands for piled higher and deeper, but I'll know better

[trailmix 77]

I'm so looking forward to having the Dr tag to justify my natural arrogance and self righteousness. Course then people will just remind me that PhD stands for piled higher and deeper, but I'll know better

He was actually there for about 45 minutes.

[jeje 0]

So my Husband went for his medical today - Dr. Viljoen - Hummingbird Medical, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Institute, 100, 1919 Sirocco Drive S.W.

Calgary (Big brown building) P. (403) 242-0484 (press 3 to hear all the stuff you have to take then press zero to speak with a person to make an appointment)

http://www.hummingbirdcosmetic.com/html/practice.html

Cost $260 - must be paid in cash. If you need immunizations they can be had for a fee - which can be paid with debit.

Medical can be picked up 4 days later (they will also send it by courier if you like - details on website).

The side of the building facing the road says Hummingbird, but the awnings say furnishings and accessories. Once inside there are 2 desks, main and a little one person cubby hole with a sign that says 'family physician' - that is the one you go to.

Appointment was for 1:00, he showed up about 10-15 minutes early and only had to wait about 3 minutes (was originally for tomorrow but they called yesterday to change it as the Dr is not going to be in). The Nurse took him in to a room and took medical history - any history of - the usual. He was then shown to another room, computer wasn't working in there so they took him to another room. Told to take clothing off from the waist down and given a paper sheet. He waited in there about 10 minutes before Dr. Viljoen showed up. He said he seems like a decent guy with a 'Dr Attitude'.

Has a look/feel down there - "making sure there are only 2, if there are 3 you have to wait here until one is gone - if there is only 1 then you can still go".

Has to take off shirt, listens to chest, stomach, takes blood pressure, general prodding.

He then gets his tetanus shot ($30), which he knew he would have to get, Dr told him it would hurt for about a week.

That's it, he then proceeded to the front desk, paid and was given sheets for the lab and xray and was out of there. He has had a titre for MMR, which isn't back yet, however they said it was fine for him to drop it off on the day he comes to pick up the medical next week.

One thing the Dr did mention was that the new guidelines require many more vaccinations than before (which are not generally given in Canada during childhood), it mentions them in the interview letter - also mentions that it is up to the Dr to determine which ones apply.

Blood tests are at: Calgary Lab Services - Glenbrook - Bay 154, 3715 – 51 St SW

X-ray is at: Radiology Consultants Associated - Westbrook Professional Building - 200, 1610 - 37 Street SW (right next to Walmart at Westbrook Mall - but it is a separate building)

did the doctor give out the vaccination worksheet in which u can transcibe to i-639a when u get usa.

[trailmix 77]

did the doctor give out the vaccination worksheet in which u can transcibe to i-639a when u get usa.

No need as we are IR1.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I'm so looking forward to having the Dr tag to justify my natural arrogance and self righteousness. Course then people will just remind me that PhD stands for piled higher and deeper, but I'll know better

I know what you mean, I don't need any letters after my name to prove I'm mentally defective but I'm working on it.

[knowledge 0]

So my Husband went for his medical today - Dr. Viljoen - Hummingbird Medical, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Institute, 100, 1919 Sirocco Drive S.W.

Calgary (Big brown building) P. (403) 242-0484 (press 3 to hear all the stuff you have to take then press zero to speak with a person to make an appointment)

http://www.hummingbirdcosmetic.com/html/practice.html

Cost $260 - must be paid in cash. If you need immunizations they can be had for a fee - which can be paid with debit.

Medical can be picked up 4 days later (they will also send it by courier if you like - details on website).

The side of the building facing the road says Hummingbird, but the awnings say furnishings and accessories. Once inside there are 2 desks, main and a little one person cubby hole with a sign that says 'family physician' - that is the one you go to.

Appointment was for 1:00, he showed up about 10-15 minutes early and only had to wait about 3 minutes (was originally for tomorrow but they called yesterday to change it as the Dr is not going to be in). The Nurse took him in to a room and took medical history - any history of - the usual. He was then shown to another room, computer wasn't working in there so they took him to another room. Told to take clothing off from the waist down and given a paper sheet. He waited in there about 10 minutes before Dr. Viljoen showed up. He said he seems like a decent guy with a 'Dr Attitude'.

Has a look/feel down there - "making sure there are only 2, if there are 3 you have to wait here until one is gone - if there is only 1 then you can still go".

Has to take off shirt, listens to chest, stomach, takes blood pressure, general prodding.

He then gets his tetanus shot ($30), which he knew he would have to get, Dr told him it would hurt for about a week.

That's it, he then proceeded to the front desk, paid and was given sheets for the lab and xray and was out of there. He has had a titre for MMR, which isn't back yet, however they said it was fine for him to drop it off on the day he comes to pick up the medical next week.

One thing the Dr did mention was that the new guidelines require many more vaccinations than before (which are not generally given in Canada during childhood), it mentions them in the interview letter - also mentions that it is up to the Dr to determine which ones apply.

Blood tests are at: Calgary Lab Services - Glenbrook - Bay 154, 3715 – 51 St SW

X-ray is at: Radiology Consultants Associated - Westbrook Professional Building - 200, 1610 - 37 Street SW (right next to Walmart at Westbrook Mall - but it is a separate building)

Interesting and thanks for the review. In my case i just had my medical, the dr was the one who asked the questions about my medical history, only asking more than once if i have any heart and hyper tension problems, which in my case are none and which surprised me of his insistance. He asked me if I smoke and how many cig. i answered, he said that's too much, i answered: that's my only vice. He didn't ask me to take the clothes off, just checked my belly and asked to breath osculting my back; neither check the eyes or open the mouth. I did the x-rays there at his office and a nurse did my vaccins (only the MMM stuff wich i paid). I was really surprised (i worried before soooo much) of how easy all was and everybody even busy with other things were professional with a reassuring attitude, especially the dr. which I told them.