Medical Examination

[sroberts3000 0]

1) I know there are only certain Dr.'s that are appoved to do the Medical. There is only one in BC (Vancouver), Two in Alberta (one in Calgary and one in Edmonton)

2) I am from BC, but am closer to Calgary than Vancouver. Does anyone know (definitively) whether I can go to the Calgary Doctor despite the fact that I am from BC. (Calgary Doctor is also $100 cheaper and he is closer to where I live).

I sent this out yesterday, but was not very clear on what I was asking. Does anyone know how I could find out definitively? Or, is there anyone from BC that can tell me what your Interview letter said about the Dr.'s appointment? (My letter was returned to the consulate by my post office, long story, so I do not have it in hand yet, but need to get this done ASAP).

Thanks

SR

[Lona.C. 16]

sorry I dont know the answer , but maybe you can call the Dr office and they can tell you if it makes a diferance ( I think it shouldnt make a differance wich office you go to as long as its in canada ,but maybe someone here knows the answer )

[Earmuffs 1]

I heard the calgary dr. wasnt doing them anymore...

thats just what ive heard

[JMacQueen 0]

I was thinking the same thing. Seeing as you're paying for the service, I wouldn't think it would matter which province you had the medical in.

It's my understanding that everything in Vancouver is done at the same office (physical, blood work, x-ray) and the results are available same day. In Calgary, you'd have to do it in three different locations and need to wait for the results. Vancouver does appear to be more expensive, but it seems to be worth it for the service provided.

[trailmix 77]

I heard the calgary dr. wasnt doing them anymore...

thats just what ive heard

They are still doing them - their website is here: http://www.hummingbirdcosmetic.com/html/practice.html - Scroll down the first page for info on the immigration medical.

I doubt it matters which panel physician you go to, the listing at the website (mentioned in the Montreal interview letter) just links to a list of all panel physicians in Canada.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/MTL-ME...L-0001-0711.pdf

More info here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3739.html

Also, review of my Husband's Calgary medical, earlier this month: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=104094

Edited February 13, 2008 by trailmix

[thermophile 0]

I remember someone (married2mylove???) from western SK going to Calgary for their medical and don't remember her having any problems

[sroberts3000 0]

The difference with the Saskatchewanite might be that there is no Doctor listed for Sask, so Calgary when have been the next choice. It seems it probably doesn't matter though, I will keep checking to be sure, hopefully get an email back from Montreal with an OK.

SR