It took me almost two years in Alberta. I was on the registry and also called clinics myself. The registry helped eventually, but it was not fast.
Has anyone actually been able to find a family doctor recently? How long did it take?
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I've been trying to find a family doctor and it feels impossible. Walk-in clinics are packed, online lists move slowly, and every clinic I call says they are not accepting new patients. Has anyone had success recently?
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Users said finding a family doctor varies widely by province and city, but many described waiting months or years. Some found success through provincial registries, moving to a new area, calling clinics directly, or getting added after seeing the same walk-in clinic repeatedly.
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Not having a family doctor turns every small issue into a walk-in clinic problem. You lose continuity, and every appointment feels like starting from zero.
I found one by calling clinics every month. It felt annoying, but one receptionist finally told me they were opening a few spots the next week.
We only found one after moving to a smaller town. In the city, every clinic said no. Outside the city, it was still difficult but possible.
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