How to get a family doctor in British Columbia
British Columbia operates a provincial waitlist. Registering with the Health Connect Registry puts you in line for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community; wait times vary widely by region.
The official registry
Health Connect Registry
Step by step
- Register with the Health Connect Registry online or by calling 811.
- Provide an accurate postal code — matches are made by community.
- Wait to be contacted; you stay on the list until matched.
- Update your registration if you move.
While you wait
- Urgent and Primary Care Centres handle non-emergency care without a family doctor.
- HealthLink BC at 811 offers nurse and pharmacist advice 24/7.
Clinics reported accepting patients in British Columbia
Community-reported status, updated as people call and tell us what they heard. Always confirm by phone.
Registry details last verified . Programs change — confirm with the official source before relying on this. This page is information, not medical advice.