Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: For drop-in X-ray services, earlier in the morning on weekdays typically means shorter waits. For laboratory services, arrive well before the 30-minute pre-closing cutoff to ensure you are accepted. Diagnostic imaging including MRI and CT has weekend availability, which may be less busy than peak weekday times.

Busier times: Avoid arriving close to closing time for lab services, as walk-ins are only accepted up to 30 minutes before close. Mondays and post-holiday weekdays may see higher patient volumes across clinics. Statutory holidays result in closures for most services including the lab.

About Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre (RRDTC) is an Alberta Health Services outpatient specialty clinic and diagnostic facility located in southwest Calgary at 1820 Richmond Road SW. It offers a wide range of referral-based specialty services including rheumatology, chronic pain, diabetes education, osteoporosis care, and diagnostic imaging such as MRI, CT, and X-ray. This is not an emergency department — patients experiencing a medical emergency should proceed to Rockyview General Hospital or Foothills Medical Centre.

Services & Specialties

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (Computed Tomography), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Richmond Road Rheumatology Clinic, Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre, Chronic Pain Services, Diabetes Insulin Pump Clinic, Diabetes Education Centre, Bankview Diabetes, Hypertension & Cholesterol Centre, Bariatric Surgery Assessment Clinic, Adult Cochlear Implant Service, Community Assessment Consultation Service (Child & Adolescent Mental Health), General Internal Medicine Urgent Assessment Clinic (referral required), Alberta Healthy Living Program including Asthma/COPD Specialty Clinic, 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Elevator on site
• Health education classes available in Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese
• Nutrition counselling in Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, and Cantonese
• Interpreter and translation services available upon request

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Tips Before You Go

• This is not an emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency in Calgary, call 911 or go to Rockyview General Hospital or Foothills Medical Centre.
• Most services at RRDTC require a physician referral — contact your family doctor before visiting to confirm you have the appropriate referral in place.
• For X-ray services, walk-ins are generally accepted during normal operating hours on a drop-in basis, making it one of the few services that doesn't require advance scheduling.
• Bring your Alberta Health Care card and valid government-issued photo ID to every appointment. Legal guardians must accompany patients under 18.
• If you need laboratory services, note that walk-in labs are accepted up to 30 minutes before closing and are not available on weekends or statutory holidays — plan your visit accordingly.
• Check the AHS website for the RRDTC parking map and current parking rates before your visit to avoid surprises on arrival.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care card (provincial health card)
• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Physician referral letter or referral number if applicable
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant prior medical records, imaging, or test results
• Insurance or supplemental health benefit information if applicable
• Payment method for parking fees
• Comfortable clothing if attending an imaging or physical assessment appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.