Medisys Montreal - Medical Review

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Here's my recap, since a lot of people seem to share their experiences.

My appointment was for 10 am. I got there around 9:30 and the receptionist took my passport, 3 photos, vaccination booklet (optional), and packet 4 letter. I was sent to sit down with a form to fill out, but I'd only gotten halfway through when I was called over to do my x-rays. When they were done I finished the form and gave it back to the receptionist.

Waited a little longer and was then called in by the doctor for my checkup. It was very quick, just the usual blood pressure, flashlight in the ears/eyes/mouth, stethoscope, knee reflex, tummy/back check. Back to the waiting room, then into another room for the blood test (also where they take your height/weight).

Last wait, then called up to pay. Was told the results would be ready in 3 business days. Since they'd seen my vaccination booklet (which I'd thought wasn't completely up to date) and hadn't said anything about it, I asked the receptionist if that meant I didn't need any shots, or if I'd find out when I got the results. She said I didn't need any. Woohoo!

I think I got out at 10:40. So the whole thing was about an hour and ten minutes, which is amazing. Getting there early paid off because they started on me right away.

Have a great day everyone!

[AstralEdge 2]

3 months wait between your case is closed to your interview! Such a long wait! But yeah I know this is Montreal...

I was hoping to move in with my husband around February but I guess i'm too optimistic because I should get my NOA2 around the end of November, + 2 months at NVC it will be January + a few months wait before the interview at Montreal US consulate... Ok ok ... might be summer by then. Not February, lol.

Do you know if at Medisys they can update shots before the appointment? Or if i need updates they can do that during the appointment?

Well good luck for your interview!

[hikergirl 277]

I know here in Alberta we can get our shots from the public health nurses. I would do it sooner rather than later in case you need one of the shots that's in 2 or 3 doses. Hopefully you won't need any.

If you don't have records for your shots, your doctor can do a test to see which ones you need and which you don't. I think I've read on here that it's called a titre test.

Best wishes to a speedy journey for you!

[hikergirl 277]

Here's my recap, since a lot of people seem to share their experiences.

My appointment was for 10 am. I got there around 9:30 and the receptionist took my passport, 3 photos, vaccination booklet (optional), and packet 4 letter. I was sent to sit down with a form to fill out, but I'd only gotten halfway through when I was called over to do my x-rays. When they were done I finished the form and gave it back to the receptionist.

Waited a little longer and was then called in by the doctor for my checkup. It was very quick, just the usual blood pressure, flashlight in the ears/eyes/mouth, stethoscope, knee reflex, tummy/back check. Back to the waiting room, then into another room for the blood test (also where they take your height/weight).

Last wait, then called up to pay. Was told the results would be ready in 3 business days. Since they'd seen my vaccination booklet (which I'd thought wasn't completely up to date) and hadn't said anything about it, I asked the receptionist if that meant I didn't need any shots, or if I'd find out when I got the results. She said I didn't need any. Woohoo!

I think I got out at 10:40. So the whole thing was about an hour and ten minutes, which is amazing. Getting there early paid off because they started on me right away.

Have a great day everyone!

Thank you for your review. Good luck in your interview!

[CanuckGurl 3]

Here's my recap, since a lot of people seem to share their experiences.

My appointment was for 10 am. I got there around 9:30 and the receptionist took my passport, 3 photos, vaccination booklet (optional), and packet 4 letter. I was sent to sit down with a form to fill out, but I'd only gotten halfway through when I was called over to do my x-rays. When they were done I finished the form and gave it back to the receptionist.

Waited a little longer and was then called in by the doctor for my checkup. It was very quick, just the usual blood pressure, flashlight in the ears/eyes/mouth, stethoscope, knee reflex, tummy/back check. Back to the waiting room, then into another room for the blood test (also where they take your height/weight).

Last wait, then called up to pay. Was told the results would be ready in 3 business days. Since they'd seen my vaccination booklet (which I'd thought wasn't completely up to date) and hadn't said anything about it, I asked the receptionist if that meant I didn't need any shots, or if I'd find out when I got the results. She said I didn't need any. Woohoo!

I think I got out at 10:40. So the whole thing was about an hour and ten minutes, which is amazing. Getting there early paid off because they started on me right away.

Have a great day everyone!

My medical went similar to your visit - except it took a couple of hours. I showed up around 9:40 for my 10am appt and didn't leave there until close to noon. The waiting room was very full and I was glad I had brought a book to read - although it was a nice surprise to have the 2 TVs in the waiting room.

When getting my height and weight measured I also had to do a very basic eye exam and then receive the shots that I was not able to get at my local walk-in clinic.

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3 months wait between your case is closed to your interview! Such a long wait! But yeah I know this is Montreal...

I was hoping to move in with my husband around February but I guess i'm too optimistic because I should get my NOA2 around the end of November, + 2 months at NVC it will be January + a few months wait before the interview at Montreal US consulate... Ok ok ... might be summer by then. Not February, lol.

Do you know if at Medisys they can update shots before the appointment? Or if i need updates they can do that during the appointment?

Well good luck for your interview!

Yeah, lots of waiting But you never know, when it comes time to wait for an interview you might grab someone's cancellation!

As for the shots, I'm not sure. I think you can get some at Medisys if need be, you'll just be paying more. But I've also heard that for shots (maybe all, maybe only certain ones, you'd really have to do a visajourney search for more info) you could even get the missing ones after you enter the US. Sorry to be so low on info! I got a sheet with my results called Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, and it says that I don't have all the shots I need, but that for the ones I'm missing, I may be eligible for a waiver since they are 'not age appropriate'. I'm not sure how that works, I guess the embassy will decide if I need them or not. I won't be running out to get them til I know what the deal is.

Thank you for your review. Good luck in your interview!

Thanks!!

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My medical went similar to your visit - except it took a couple of hours. I showed up around 9:40 for my 10am appt and didn't leave there until close to noon. The waiting room was very full and I was glad I had brought a book to read - although it was a nice surprise to have the 2 TVs in the waiting room.

When getting my height and weight measured I also had to do a very basic eye exam and then receive the shots that I was not able to get at my local walk-in clinic.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the eye exam! I guess because it was so quick. Just your standard spoon-over-eye-and-read.

A previous reply on here was about shots, and whether you get them pre-appointment or at the appointment. No one mentioned shots to me while I was there, and with my results I got a vaccination chart outlining which I already have and which I don't, and for the shots I hadn't gotten it said that I might be eligible for a waiver since they aren't medically appropriate. So I guess if any of them were necessary, they would have told me at the appointment. Which shots did you need, if you don't mind me asking?

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I just wanted to mention that for the exam results, I was unclear on whether they would call me or if I had to call them, or just come back (they said "ready in 3 business days" but I couldn't remember if they'd mentioned phoning). 8 business days after my exam I called them asking whether my stuff was ready. I was a bit freaked out since I'd read on VJ that they don't keep your results long. I said "how long do I have to pick them up?" and their reply was basically whenever I could come, within their opening hours. So I don't actually know how long they keep them, but that receptionist made it sound pretty casual.

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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the eye exam! I guess because it was so quick. Just your standard spoon-over-eye-and-read.

A previous reply on here was about shots, and whether you get them pre-appointment or at the appointment. No one mentioned shots to me while I was there, and with my results I got a vaccination chart outlining which I already have and which I don't, and for the shots I hadn't gotten it said that I might be eligible for a waiver since they aren't medically appropriate. So I guess if any of them were necessary, they would have told me at the appointment. Which shots did you need, if you don't mind me asking?

I got an booster tetanus shot in my right arm and the MMR shot in my left (that one hurt!) - measles/mumps/rubella.

The rest were not necessary / age appropriate. If you have not had chicken pox they will give you a shot for that too.

In regards to the picking up of your medical records, they are prepared 3 business days AFTER your visit. So if your visit is on Monday, you can pick them up anytime late Thursday afternoon (as was my case). They will not call you to let you know they are ready - you can call them, or you can show up, those are the two options I was given.