Questions or Comments? Email: abfast@primarycarealberta.ca.
Resources: Facts, FAQs, Referral Infographic, Alberta Referral Directory, Zone Map
FAST is available to answer questions Monday to Friday by email and telephone.
Referral pathways are co-designed with primary care providers, specialists and patients.
Referrals can be distributed to the next available specialist with the shortest wait time.
Resources to help referring providers understand the referral process and submit referrals to FAST.
Resources to help referring Connect Care users understand the referral process and submit referrals to FAST.
Resources to help specialists and their support staff participate with FAST.
If you need a surgical referral or are waiting to see a specialist and have questions, please contact your family doctor or the doctor who referred you for support.
| Specialty (Alphabetical Order) | North | Edmonton | Central | Calgary | South |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Surgery | |||||
| General Surgery | |||||
| Gynecology | Colp. Only |
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| Neurosurgery | |||||
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | |||||
| Orthopedic Surgery | |||||
| Otolaryngology | |||||
| Pediatric Surgery | |||||
| Plastic Surgery | |||||
| Podiatry (Calgary) | |||||
| Thoracic Surgery | |||||
| Urology | |||||
| Vascular Surgery |
Indicates specialty is accepting FAST referrals and booking specialist appointments within the referred zone.
Indicates specialty is accepting FAST referrals in the zone, but at this time, patients will be referred to see a specialist outside their zone for treatment.
Indicates specialty not currently available through FAST in the zone.
Referral exceptions exist in each Zone. Please refer to the specialty referral pathway available on Alberta’s Pathway Hub and zone referral instructions for more information and for the most up to date list of what specialties are accepting FAST referrals.
