Topic: Need a family doctor in Ottawa

Posted on: Oct 23, 2009 10:56 pm

Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 11

AnnaG wrote:

That's about the size of it! I'm new to the area, don't have a diagnosis, do have a lump and a mammogram report that says I need an ultrasound and no family doctor! If you know of one, please let me know - even if they are not taking on new patients, they might know of a doctor who does.

Many thanks!

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konakat Ottawa, ON Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,336	Log in to post a reply Oct 25, 2009 07:30 pm, edited Oct 25, 2009 07:33 PM by konakat konakat wrote: Hi Anna -- You could use one of the walk-in clinics to have someone look at it. You could also check the yellow pages for some of the larger practices and see if they're taking new patients. I had a friend try to find a new doctor in Ottawa and had a terrible time and ended up in the walkin clinics. Apparently if you like a doctor in a clinic you can ask for him/her again. Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake. When you haven't a clue, add ice cream. Diagnosis: 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
AnnaG Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	Log in to post a reply Oct 25, 2009 07:44 pm AnnaG wrote: Hi Konakat, thank you - a friend told me that walk-ins didn't give specialist/test referrals and I just about died of sheer terror. Fortunately, he was misinformed! Still, it feels very weird to be without a family doctor, it's kind of an insane situation that they have gotten so scarce.
konakat Ottawa, ON Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,336	Log in to post a reply Oct 26, 2009 03:43 am konakat wrote: Hi Anna -- I've sent an email to a friend to see if her doc is taking patients. If she is, I'll PM you the info. She's in Orleans, a bit of a drive but worth it. I met her once for laser hair removal (she does it on the side) and she's very nice. My girlfriend goes to her as do her kids. Stay tuned... Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake. When you haven't a clue, add ice cream. Diagnosis: 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
AnnaG Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	Log in to post a reply Oct 26, 2009 11:32 am AnnaG wrote: Thanks so much! Orleans no problem, I'm having such a hard time finding a doctor, I'm ready to drive to Yukon if that's what it takes. I really appreciate you asking.
Sierra Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,922	Log in to post a reply Nov 4, 2009 02:47 pm Sierra wrote: Hi: I had an excellent GP here Dr. Roger Thomas he moved to Ottawa you could check .. he is a real gem of a Doctor so sorry to lose him Sierra :) Friends are more important than money!
AnnaG Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	Log in to post a reply Nov 4, 2009 02:50 pm AnnaG wrote: Thanks so much, Sierra! I am happy to report that I did find a doctor, Dr. Sanouffi at the La Vie Clinic. The clinic is private, but they do offer OHIP covered services. He was very helpful and got me a biopsy appointment right away.
Sierra Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,922	Log in to post a reply Nov 13, 2009 03:11 pm Sierra wrote: Good for you! then PS.. One day I must visit Ottawa here good things about it! Namaste Sierra :) Friends are more important than money!

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