Referrals.
Because we are a specialist clinic, each physician may see a unique population and not all accept referrals directly. Please refer to each speciality referral requirements below.
The wait times for our physicians are also individual. Please refer back to this page for the most up-to-date information.
Our physicians accept referrals from family physicians, specialist physicians and nurse practitioners. Please note that our physicians work as consultants only, meaning they do not provide primary care. If you, or your family member, are in need of a primary care physician please visit: albertafindaprovider.ca
General Pediatrics.
Dr. Dinesh Dharel, Dr. Katie Doherty, Dr. Jaspreet Gharial, Dr. Stefan Palkowski
Community Based General Pediatrics seeing children and youth ages 0 - 18, by consultation request only.
Accepting referrals for the assessment and management of medical, mental health and developmental concerns. We do not provide primary care.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Age 0 - 17 years 6 mos
If referring for query Autism/Speech Delay, please refer to Audiology testing and to Pediatric Community Rehabilitation for Speech services.
Families are requested to fill out additional forms for developmental or mental health concerns, this information will be communicated directly to the family.
RE-REFERRAL:
In certain situations, patients may require a re-referral to see the pediatrician if their file has been closed. This includes, but it is not limited to:
More than 1 year since the patient was last seen
Reason for original referral has resolved and a new issue is present.
If a re-referral is required, please review the Referral Guidelines table below to see what to include in the referral.
If you are retiring or moving out of province, please let us know and consider having one of your colleagues with a valid PRACID refer the patient to us
REFERRAL PROCESS :
Complete a referral letter and fax it to 587-387-7015.
Please include demographics (including e-mail if available) and growth chart
WAIT-TIMES:
Dr. Dharel, Dr. Palkowski, Dr. Gharial :
New medical within 1-2 weeks,
New Development within 2-4 weeks
Dr. Doherty - currently closed to referrals (aside from siblings)
Pediatric Endocrinology.
Dr. Karin Winston and Dr. Shelby Thompson
WAIT-TIMES: TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO NEW REFERRALS.
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Dr. Alfred Yeung
Dr. Yeung does not accept direct referrals. Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) operates as a Central Access Service, providing a single point of entry for children with dieases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Please see the Alberta Referral Directory for more information.
Pediatric Hematology
Dr. Jaspreet Gharial
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Age 0 - 17 years 6 mos
Dr. Gharial welcomes referrals for general non-malignant hematology conditions, including:
Assessment of children with anemia and suspected hemoglobinopathy.
Evaluation of neutropenia.
Evaluation of thrombocytopenia, including immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Evaluation of bleeding concerns or suspected bleeding disorders.
Assessment of children with suspected thrombophilia and thrombosis.
RE-REFERRAL:
In certain situations, patients may require a re-referral to see the pediatrician if their file has been closed. This includes, but it is not limited to:
More than 1 year since the patient was last seen
Reason for original referral has resolved and a new issue is present.
If a re-referral is required, please review the Referral Guidelines table below to see what to include in the referral.
If you are retiring or moving out of province, please let us know and consider having one of your colleagues with a valid PRACID refer the patient to us
REFERRAL PROCESS :
Complete a referral letter and fax it to 587-387-7015.
Please include demographics (including e-mail if available) and growth chart
WAIT-TIMES:
Urgent referrals : 1-2 weeks
Routine referrals : 2-4 weeks
Pediatric Nephrology
Dr. Augustina Okpere
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Age 0 - 17 years 6 mos
Dr. Okpere welcomes referrals for:
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)
Asymptomatic proteinuria, isolated hematuria
Hypertension (uncomplicated)
Bedwetting
Renal tubular acidosis
Chronic kidney disease stages I and II
Recurrent urinary tract infections
RE-REFERRAL:
In certain situations, patients may require a re-referral to see the pediatrician if their file has been closed. This includes, but it is not limited to:
More than 1 year since the patient was last seen
Reason for original referral has resolved and a new issue is present.
If a re-referral is required, please review the Referral Guidelines table below to see what to include in the referral.
If you are retiring or moving out of province, please let us know and consider having one of your colleagues with a valid PRACID refer the patient to us
REFERRAL PROCESS :
Complete a referral letter and fax it to 587-387-7015.
Please include demographics (including e-mail if available) and growth chart
WAIT-TIMES:
Urgent referrals : 1-2 weeks
Routine referrals : 2-4 weeks
Clinical Genetics
Dr. Julie Lauzon
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Dr. Lauzon welcomes referrals for
Assessment and counseling for newborns, children and adults with congenital anomalies
Assessment of children with developmental delays associated with a known or suspected genetic condition, including chromosome disorders
Preconception counseling for families with a personal and/or family history of a known or suspected genetic disorder
Prenatal genetic counselling for pregnancies found to be at increased risk for a genetic condition, such fetal structural anomalies identified on prenatal imaging, abnormal cell-free DNA screening test results, and teratogen exposure.
REFERRAL PROCESS :
Complete a referral letter and fax it to 587-387-7015.
Please include demographics (including e-mail if available) and growth chart (if applicable)
WAIT-TIMES:
Urgent Prenatal Counselling :
Routine referrals : 6 months+