Urgent Medical Assessment

Timely evaluation of acute but stable medical concerns that don't require emergency department care. Appointments typically within 10 business days.

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Rapid Access Assessment

Fast-track evaluation for urgent medical concerns that need specialist attention but don't require emergency department intervention.

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Emergency Department Alternative

Professional assessment for acute conditions in a clinic setting, helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits and long wait times.

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Timely Specialist Input

Early intervention by internal medicine specialists to prevent complications and avoid potential hospitalizations through prompt medical management.

Service Overview

Our urgent medical assessment clinic provides rapid evaluation for patients with acute but stable medical concerns that don't require emergency department care throughout Calgary and surrounding communities in Alberta. This specialized service offers timely access to general internal medicine expertise for conditions that need prompt specialist attention but can be safely managed in an outpatient setting.

We welcome referrals for patients requiring rapid assessment of new concerning symptoms, urgent evaluation of abnormal laboratory or imaging findings, and early specialist input to prevent hospitalization. Our Calgary-based urgent assessment clinic typically offers appointments within 10 business days, providing faster access than traditional consultation services while maintaining comprehensive medical evaluation.

Our general internal medicine specialists excel at triaging urgent medical concerns, providing rapid diagnostic clarity, and implementing immediate management strategies that can prevent disease progression and avoid unnecessary emergency department visits. We focus on conditions that benefit from urgent specialist assessment while ensuring appropriate emergency referrals when immediate hospital care is indicated.

If more urgent advice is required, General Internal Medicine through Specialist Link can provide immediate consultation with possible concurrent triage to our Urgent Assessment Clinic, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate level of care for their medical needs.

Referral Forms

Electronic Referral Form

Fill out digitally on your computer or mobile device, then fax the completed form to +1 (825) 540-4071.

Printable Referral Form

Download and print to complete by hand, then fax the completed form to +1 (825) 540-4071.

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Why Refer To Us

Expertise You Can Trust

Board-certified general internal medicine specialists with extensive experience in complex medical conditions and diagnostic challenges.

Collaborative Approach

We work closely with referring physicians and other specialists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive patient care.

Timely Access

Faster access to general internal medicine consultation compared to traditional hospital-based clinics, with flexible appointment scheduling.

Comprehensive Reports

Detailed consultation reports with clear recommendations, ensuring seamless communication with your healthcare team.

Comprehensive Care Through Dual Practice

Our physicians practice both in the hospital and community, bringing broader experience and deeper clinical insight to ensure patient care informed by real-time, hands-on knowledge across the full continuum of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • New concerning symptoms requiring rapid specialist evaluation, abnormal lab results needing urgent interpretation, acute exacerbations of chronic conditions, and any medical concern where early specialist input could prevent hospitalization.

  • Our urgent assessment clinic typically offers appointments within 10 business days. For cases requiring more immediate attention, we can provide same-day advice through Specialist Link with possible urgent clinic triage.

  • Our clinic is designed for acute but stable conditions that need specialist evaluation but don't require emergency intervention. We provide comprehensive assessment in a more comfortable setting with shorter wait times than emergency departments.

  • While not always required, recent relevant investigations (labs, imaging, ECG) can help expedite the assessment process. Our team will guide referring physicians on any additional testing that might be helpful before the appointment.