Family doctor

[Daina99]

Have just moved to West Kelowna. Does anyone know of a family doctor in West Kelowna, Kelowna, Peachland or anywhere nearby who is accepting new patients?

[GordonH]

https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

[Lady tehMa]

What I found when my own doctor retired, is that it took quiet and respectful persistence in calling around, and in some cases walking in and explaining my situation. I left my information, and finally got a call back. After 3 months I was able to find a doctor in my neighbourhood.

Good luck - it is not an easy thing to do, finding a doctor.

[GoStumpy]

No idea if she is taking new patients, try Dr. Gossier in West Kelowna.

[cate1896]

Just bribed my mom's doctor to take me as a patient with six cupcakes. Inside the box, I wrote all my medical information. He thought it was hilarious and agreed to take me. I am about to have surgery (well, on the wait list so who knows...) so I am really relieved!

[daria]

Try Dr. G. Verster in West Kelowna (Highroads Clinic). He may or may not be taking new patients at this time, but his clinic also has walk-in hours.

[Jo]

Typically doctors will take family members even if they are not taking patients as a whole. The cupcakes probably helped, though, lol.

[ladydi58]

Try Highroads Clinic on the West side - New doc taking patients-Dr. Johan Wannenburg-

[Queen K]

I spent hours on the phone looking for a Dr. for my pallative care dad.

Finally I got a receptionist to listen to me right through to "he's not going to be a patient for very long, he's got three cancers going on all at once."

THEN we got a Dr.

And for all those who think Walk-in clinics do it all, no they don't.

By the way, this is about the ninth or tenth "where can I find a Dr.? thread in five years. Maybe time to sticky one of them to the top?

[flamingfingers]

Maybe a sticky with 'Helpful Hints on Finding a Family Doctor'??

I found my last one by talking to a pharmacist here in town. She suggested a clinic where the doctors were taking new patients.
I also have referred people to CPSBC website.
Could also contact the hospital about new GPs coming on staff.

[Woodenhead]

https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

Every single time. lol

Definitely a pain / hard to find a Dr. in this town. A sticky thread might be nice, for hints, tips, news, etc. as I know there's plenty of folks who are in this boat. (myself included)

[GordonH]

https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

Every single time. lol

Definitely a pain / hard to find a Dr. in this town. A sticky thread might be nice, for hints, tips, news, etc. as I know there's plenty of folks who are in this boat. (myself included)

I did not say anyone will actual find a Family doctor on that site, this is biggest reason walking clinics are as busy as the are.

I was very fortunate to get young doctor shortly after moving here and no way in hell I'm I leaving him.
Well, unless one of us leaves the area.