Virtual Doctor Appointments in Vancouver
Walk In connects eligible patients in Vancouver with a BC-licensed doctor by phone or video. A virtual visit may help with some health concerns, medication questions or follow-up needs. Your doctor will decide whether your concern can be assessed virtually or needs an in-person examination.
Check Appointments and Coverage
Select a service and review available times in the booking portal. MSP-covered visits are free for eligible patients.
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What Our Vancouver Walk In Clinic Can Help With?
Walk In offers phone or video appointments for eligible Vancouver patients when times are available. A doctor can assess your concern and discuss whether treatment, a prescription, a note or testing is appropriate. Some concerns require in-person care.
Convenient Medical Care in Vancouver
If your regular clinician is unavailable, a virtual appointment may be an option for a concern suitable for phone or video assessment. Check available times and eligibility before booking. MSP-covered visits are free for eligible patients; fees apply to uninsured services.
Prescription Assessments in Vancouver
A doctor can review your medications and discuss whether a prescription is appropriate. Prescriptions are not guaranteed. If one is issued, it can be sent to your preferred pharmacy. Ask the pharmacy about stock, dispensing and delivery costs.
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Need a Doctor’s Note in Vancouver?
Our Vancouver-based virtual physicians can provide doctor’s notes when clinically warranted, (available for a fee as MSP doesn’t cover this service). Medical notes help justify time away from work for recovery and medical treatment. Please note that we can’t provide doctor’s notes for long-term leave, disability claims, or WorkSafeBC or ICBC-related matters.
Online Blood Test Requisitions in Vancouver
A doctor can assess whether blood testing is indicated and discuss follow-up of results. Coverage and any consultation or laboratory fees depend on the service and test. Confirm costs before proceeding; do not assume that all preventive testing is uninsured.
Get an Imaging Requisition Online in Vancouver
A doctor can assess whether imaging is appropriate and arrange a requisition or referral when clinically indicated. The receiving service determines its booking process and requirements; follow its instructions. Ask who will review your results and arrange follow-up.
Connect with Our Telehealth Services in Vancouver
Walk In connects eligible Vancouver patients with BC-licensed doctors by phone or video. MSP-covered visits are free for eligible patients; fees apply to uninsured services. Availability varies, and some concerns require an in-person assessment.
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Need In-Person Care in Vancouver?
Some symptoms need a physical examination or urgent assessment. Use HealthLink BC’s Find Care directory to find current services near you, including urgent and primary care options. If you are unsure where to turn for non-emergency advice, call 8-1-1. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Are Appointments Available Now?
Appointments are generally offered Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Some weekend appointments may also be available. Times vary, and doctors may be fully booked for the day. Check the booking calendar for current availability.
An immediate or same-day appointment cannot be promised.
How do online doctor’s appointments work at Walk In?
Our booking process involves four simple steps. The first step is to provide your relevant registration information. This includes things like your name, date of birth, and MSP health card. The second step involves selecting the reason for your visit. Thirdly, you will be asked to select how you would like your appointment to be carried out (eg. phone or video call) and select a time. The final step simply involves confirming all the details! Once booked, you’ll get a confirmation email as well.
What services can be provided by a virtual walk in clinic near me?
Virtual walk in clinics are useful for common and minor day-to-day illnesses. The best care is always with your longitudinal Family Doctor. That being said, if you don’t have easy access to care, Walk In aims to help out. Please note that not all issues can be addressed virtually. More urgent and emergency issues are not appropriate for virtual care. A simple way of approaching it would be – if you think your issue would require a physical exam, it usually needs in-person care.
Which hospitals are located in Vancouver?
There are several world-class hospitals located in Vancouver, BC. These are Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, BC Children’s Hospital, and BC Women’s Hospital.
Where are the emergency departments in Vancouver?
The two largest hospitals in Vancouver (Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital) both have emergency departments that are open 24/7. There is also the BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department which is open 24/7. Mount Saint Joseph Hospital also has an emergency department, which as of 2021, is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
What is the local Divisions of Family Practice in Vancouver?
The Vancouver Division of Family Practice is a leader and facilitator of primary care. They have worked to create an engaged physician community and collaborative health care system in Vancouver. They are a not-for-profit society funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC and work in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and other community organizations. Building off the rich and diverse ways that family doctors provide primary care, the overarching goal of the Vancouver Division is to support our physician members and advocate that they get the necessary tools to look after their patients. They can be found at 202 – 777 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J7.
Is there an urgent care centre in Vancouver?
There are several urgent care centres in Vancouver. These include:
- City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre at 1290 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 0A3
- Northeast Urgent and Primary Care Centre at 102-2788 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 1Z9
- REACH Urgent and Primary Care Centre at 1145 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3X3
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