Over 200,000 Calgarians are currently without a family doctor. Here's how to get the medical documentation you need without waiting months for a GP.
Calgary's population has grown by over 100,000 since 2022, but the number of family physicians accepting new patients has not kept pace. The Alberta Medical Association reports that Calgary Zone has one of the highest patient-to-doctor ratios in the province. Many Calgarians rely on walk-in clinics or emergency rooms for routine medical needs, including getting sick notes for work.
| Clinic | Area | Typical Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre | Downtown | 2-3 hours |
| Sunridge Medical Clinic | NE Calgary | 1-2 hours |
| Medicentres (multiple locations) | City-wide | 1-3 hours |
| Apple Medical Clinic | NW Calgary | 1-2 hours |
| South Calgary Health Centre | SW Calgary | 2-4 hours |
While finding a family doctor in Calgary remains challenging, you don't need to wait months to get medical documentation. MedLetter connects you with a CPSA-registered physician who can provide same-day sick notes, return-to-work letters, and medical absence documentation — all online for a flat $49 fee. No clinic visit required.
The Alberta Find a Doctor service maintains a waitlist, but wait times are typically 6-18 months. For immediate medical documentation needs (sick notes, return-to-work letters), MedLetter provides same-day service from CPSA-registered physicians.
You have three options: walk-in clinics (2-4 hour wait, $0-30), virtual clinics like Maple or Tia Health ($50-80), or MedLetter ($49, same-day delivery, no appointment needed). MedLetter is the fastest option for documentation-only needs.
Yes, the Alberta Find a Doctor program is active but has over 85,000 Calgarians on the waitlist. Average wait time is 6-18 months depending on your area and physician availability.
Yes, but expect 2-4 hour waits at most Calgary walk-in clinics. Many clinics also charge $20-30 for sick notes as they're not covered by AHCIP. MedLetter provides the same documentation for $49 with no wait time.
For urgent documentation needs (sick notes, return-to-work letters, medical absence notes), MedLetter provides same-day delivery from a CPSA-registered physician. Fill out the online form in 2 minutes and receive your signed document within hours.
Yes. MedLetter sick notes are signed by CPSA-registered physicians and carry the same legal weight as notes from walk-in clinics or family doctors. They're accepted by all Calgary employers including the City of Calgary, AHS, Suncor, CNRL, and WestJet.
Get Your Sick Note in Calgary — $49