Services

Visiting Specialist Clinic

The Visiting Specialist Clinic (VSC) provides an expedited, comprehensive surgical assessment for qualified third parties such as workers compensation boards, the federal government and non-residents of Canada, to determine the likelihood that an illness or injury will require surgical management. The VSC expertise covers a variety of surgical areas offered by more than 20 specialists, including: orthopaedics, plastics, podiatry and general surgery.

The VSC expedites the time required to see a specialist to determine the surgical candidacy of the individual. Surgical services, for appropriate individuals, are performed at the Health Resource Centre within days or a few weeks of the surgical assessment.

Internal Medicine

The Internal Medicine Clinic at the Health Resource Centre provides pre-operative patient optimization services. With the assistance of a Registered Nurse, the patient is seen by an Internal Medicine specialist who will evaluate many key health factors. This increased preparation for surgery insures that patients are in premium health pre-operatively resulting in a safer, faster recovery from surgery.

Central Surgical Intake

The Central Surgical Intake Clinic at the Health Resource Centre is a contracted service for the Alberta Health Services. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, provide a comprehensive team approach for patients seeking a total hip or knee replacement.