Family Medical Associates
Family Medical Associates in Lacombe provides broad-based quality medical care in a collaborative environment, with office hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and online appointment booking available. After-hours services are provided through Medcombe Walk-In Clinic and Lacombe Hospit
- Emphasis on family medicine / geriatrics
- Walk-in / quick appointments
- Long-standing local practice
- 29 client reviews (3.9★ average)
Strong fit for family medicine / geriatrics.
Family Medical Associates in Lacombe provides broad-based quality medical care in a collaborative environment, with office hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and online appointment booking available. After-hours services are provided through Medcombe Walk-In Clinic and Lacombe Hospital ER.
Front-desk interactions are frequently cited as difficult; expect persistence when booking or requesting refills
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What they're known for.
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Who this may be right for.
Ask first if
- Prescription refill policy requires in-person appointments rather than pharmacy fax requests, which can mean waits of a month or more for renewals
- Wait times for appointments can be lengthy; the Lacombe area has a known shortage of family doctors making switching providers difficult
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Lacombe families.
Lacombe, AB
In their own words.
“Wait times very but all excellent staff and doctors.”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
Compare with similar Lacombe providers.
| Provider | Reviews | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medical Associates · this provider | 29 | 3.9 | Family Medicine / Geriatrics |
| FYidoctors - Lacombe | 146 | 4.7 | — |
| Medcombe Walk-in Clinic | 52 | 3.2 | — |
| Mainstreet Medical Services | 32 | 4.3 | Family Medicine / Geriatrics |
| CAPRI Clinic | 29 | 3.8 | — |
| Holm Collective by Energi Wellness | 13 | 5.0 | — |
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Are the doctors at Family Medical Doctors in Lacombe accepting new patients? +
Reviews suggest the clinic has had availability challenges, with one reviewer noting it took five years to find a family doctor in Lacombe. It is best to contact the clinic directly to ask about current availability.
What do patients say about the doctors themselves? +
Multiple long-term patients speak highly of individual physicians, describing them as caring, thorough, and attentive. Several reviewers mention feeling lucky to have their particular doctor and note strong continuity of care over many years.
What is the clinic's policy on prescription refills? +
According to recent reviews, the clinic requires an in-person appointment for prescription refill requests rather than processing them directly through pharmacy fax, which can result in significant wait times before a renewal is approved.
Is the clinic suitable for patients with ongoing or complex health needs? +
Several long-term patients with ongoing health conditions have maintained care at this clinic for many years and speak positively about their doctors. However, the prescription refill policy and appointment availability may present challenges for those who need frequent or time-sensitive medication renewals.
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