Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Walk-In Medical Clinics in Halifax, NS
Family Focus Medical Clinic have been serving the walk-in medical needs of HRM since 2001. Our clinics provide friendly, modern, and convenient alternatives to emergency room visits for acute or minor medical issues. With four locations across Halifax, Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, and Bedford, we offer extended hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate patient needs. Our team of over 20 physicians delivers primary and specialty care services such as ear syringing, rapid strep testing, suturing, travel vaccines, and wart treatment.We prioritize continuity of care by sharing visit records with family physicians and maintaining partnerships with local health organizations. Our women's health clinics provide specialized services including pap smears, contraceptive counseling, and menopause management. As a locally-owned practice, we remain committed to improving healthcare accessibility through barrier-free facilities and prompt medical attention.
Services
Ear syringing
Rapid Strep Test
Suturing
Travel Vaccines
Wart treatment
Womens Health Clinics
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have been serving HRM's medical needs since 2001
- Three clinics open until 4:30pm with one location open until 8pm
- No appointments required for walk-in medical services
- Four convenient locations across Halifax Regional Municipality
- Specialized women's health clinics with female physicians
Services
Ear syringing
Ear syringing is a quick, safe procedure to remove ear wax blockages. Our physicians use specialized equipment to flush wax from the ear canal. This service helps restore hearing clarity and alleviate discomfort caused by impacted ear wax.
Rapid Strep Test
Our rapid strep test provides immediate results for streptococcus infection detection. This allows physicians to determine if antibiotic treatment is necessary for sore throats, avoiding unnecessary prescriptions for viral infections.
Suturing
We offer suturing for minor lacerations at all clinic locations. Physicians assess wounds and perform closure procedures to promote proper healing. Patients should call ahead to confirm availability before visiting for this service.
Travel Vaccines
Our clinics administer travel vaccines after physician consultation. Patients receive required immunizations for international travel following CDC recommendations. The service includes vaccine prescription and administration in two visits.
Wart treatment
Cryotherapy treatment freezes warts using liquid nitrogen. This office procedure destroys infected skin cells. Multiple treatments may be required for thicker warts, with each session performed during regular clinic visits.
Questions
What are your regular office hours?
Most clinics operate Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with Saturday hours 11am-4pm. Hours vary by location with one clinic open until 8pm.
Do you require appointments?
No appointments are needed for walk-in services. Women's health clinics require advance scheduling through our calendar system.
What medical services do you offer?
We provide ear syringing, rapid strep tests, suturing, travel vaccines, wart treatment, and women's health services including pap smears.
How do you handle follow-up care?
With patient permission, we fax visit summaries to family physicians and ensure test results are shared for continuity of care.
Are services covered by insurance?
Most services have fees not covered by insurance. Specific cost details are available at each clinic location before treatment.
Reviews (6)
Katie B.
Jan 18, 2022
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I arrived about 10 minutes after a shift started for the walk-in clinic, and I was seen in a very short period of time. The clinic was not busy when I went. The receptionist was quick and friendly, I felt very welcome. The doctor was very friendly and nice, and I did not feel rushed. I was able to have my visit and obtain my perscription for my issue at the pharmacy right beside the clinic all within one hour.
Rose Liu
Jan 15, 2022
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Not sure why there's a lot of negative feedbacks here. I went here as a walk-in patient while my doctor was on vacation. The reception ladies are friendly and work efficiently. Doctor Zita is patient, friendly and very professional. Thanks for all of your hard works. I have a great experience today.
A. F.
Jan 08, 2022
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As the other complaints say, very rushed doctor. He didn't even sit down to see me. My health issue wasn't even examined, he gave me a paper for blood tests and then said to come see him after. When I called the clinic after my blood tests (3 weeks) they didn't even know where they were, they said they were not there abd would look and call me back, which no one ever did. Everytime I have visited this office the doctor has the same culture, even before covid. Unfortunately, there are only few clinics and I have been waiting for a doctor for over 6 years so this is one of my only options. Someone
Jody Miller
Nov 30, 2021
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Front desk staff was great. I'm not complaining about the 2 .5 hrs waiting to see the Dr. but it was a waste of my time. The Dr asked me 1 question, felt my abdomen and told me he wasn't doing a pelvic exam that I have endometriosis and need to learn to live with the pain. This was after I explained I've been experiencing pain like I never have before and it's been a week. He told me to go see my family dr.
Netoprax
Nov 27, 2021
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Reception is ok although they didn't inform us waiting outside we needed to go in and get a number. My consultation was totally useless, after I explained loud and clear what I have been trying to do to solve my problem the doctor prescribed me exactly the same stuff I've been trying for 2 years now: over the counter medication. Literally exactly the same medication on a different brand. The doctor is an old guy that can barely talk properly, he just mumbles, I was all the time asking Huh? What? Can you repeat that please? I'm sure he didn't understand much of what I said either, he just understood
Erica Forhan-Marshall
Nov 20, 2021
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Big Shout Out to all the staff at the Walk In Clinic today!! If it wasn't for their availability and for their open policy for walk ins from other clinics that are closed due to Covid I wouldn't have been seen so quickly today!! The alternative would have been hours and hours of waiting at an emergency room!! So a Big Thank You to all of you who are willing to work with the public during this time!! You are very much appreciated!!
