Book a virtual appointment and see an Alberta doctor the exact same day for free.
It's time to skip the waiting room. With Rocket Doctor, you'll be able to speak with a fully vetted physician from the comfort of your home, on the very same day, completely covered by AHCIP.
This service is currently available in Alberta. All consultations are free of charge for patients.
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Why Use Rocket Doctor?
Skip The Waiting Room.
Skip The Wait Entirely.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
No Need To Repeat Yourself.
Fill out most of your info beforehand, so your appointment is spent focusing on your current diagnosis and future treatment options.
Recover Better Than Ever
Rest easy knowing you have an answer without the cost, time or challenge of visiting a hospital. You can also easily call your doctor for help if you aren’t feeling well – no more waiting on hold for an appointment or going back to the office.
How Rocket Doctor Works
Tell us about you
We collect all the information we need ahead of your consultation.
Tell us what you need
Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Book a Virtual Consultation
Select a time for your consultation with a medical doctor.
Pay Nothing Out of Pocket
We bill AHCIP directly. As a covered Alberta resident, you pay nothing.
What Patients Say
What Our Doctors Can Help You With
Primary Care Consultations
Our doctors can help you with any family medicine and primary care needs.
ePrescriptions
Our doctors can fill ePrescriptions for non-controlled substances.
Labs & Referrals
Doctors can order lab work and give you a lab work requisition.
Medical Notes
Doctors can give you a sick note for work or school for short absences.
What Our Doctors Can't Help You With
Medical Emergencies
Rocket Doctor is not intended for medical emergencies. If you believe you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.
Controlled Medication
Our doctors cannot prescribe controlled medications such as narcotics.
Disability and School Forms
Doctors cannot fill out WSIB or specialty disability forms, such as school absence forms.
Backdated sick notes
Doctors cannot provide sick notes for an illness that occurred in the past.
Long absences sick notes
Our Doctors cannot provide sick notes for absences greater than a week.
About Us
We are a community of fully-licensed board-certified doctors ready to provide virtual care 24/7. We want to make the process of receiving healthcare more peaceful, more accurate, and more convenient.
At the touch of a button, you’re able to schedule an appointment and speak to a doctor face-to-face to get important diagnosis, prescriptions and care instructions so you or your child can start to feel better, faster.
Our founder,
and mission
As a practicing Emergency Room Doctor, William Cherniak saw first-hand how the lack of options to in-person care negatively impact patients, families, and doctors.
With Rocket Doctor, Dr. Cherniak is creating an accessible and comfortable way for patients and families to access the care they need.
Rocket Doctor Team
Dr. William Cherniak (MD MPH CCFP-EM/DABFM)
CEO, Co-Founder
Dr. Justin Losier (CCFP-EM, PEM)
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Robyn Heister
MD, FACEP
Dr. Mikal Finkelstein
MD, MPH, FAAP
Book an Appointment
Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
