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.
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
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
Parking
Patient-pay parking is available on site with multiple surface lots including Lot A and Lot C. An official RRDTC parking map is available on the AHS website. Rates are subject to change — check the AHS parking page before your visit.
Getting There
The nearest bus stop is at EB 17 Ave SW @ Richmond Rd, approximately a 4-minute walk from the facility. Bus routes 20, 304, and 66 serve the area. The nearest CTrain station is Westbrook Station, approximately a 23-minute walk away. Confirm current schedules at calgarytransit.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre have an emergency department?
No. RRDTC is a specialty outpatient and diagnostic facility — it has no emergency department, inpatient beds, or trauma services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to Rockyview General Hospital or Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.
Do I need a referral to be seen at RRDTC?
Most services at RRDTC require a physician referral, including the Rheumatology Clinic, Chronic Pain Services, and the General Internal Medicine Urgent Assessment Clinic. Drop-in X-ray is one of the few services available without an advance referral during normal operating hours.
What specialty clinics are available at Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre?
RRDTC hosts a wide range of specialty outpatient clinics including the Richmond Road Rheumatology Clinic, Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre, Diabetes Education Centre, Diabetes Insulin Pump Clinic, Chronic Pain Services, Adult Cochlear Implant Service, Bariatric Surgery Assessment Clinic, and more.
Is diagnostic imaging such as MRI and CT available at RRDTC?
Yes. RRDTC offers MRI, CT, and general X-ray services. Diagnostic imaging has extended hours including weekends. X-ray is generally available on a drop-in basis during normal operating hours.
Are services available at RRDTC in languages other than English?
Yes. Some health education classes are offered in Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Nutrition counselling appointments are available in Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Interpreter and translation services are also available upon request for other appointments.
How do I get to Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre by public transit?
Bus routes 20, 304, and 66 stop near the centre, with the closest stop at EB 17 Ave SW @ Richmond Rd — approximately a 4-minute walk from the facility. The nearest CTrain station is Westbrook Station, about a 23-minute walk away. Check calgarytransit.com for current schedules.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Something wrong on this page?
Incorrect hours, wrong address, or outdated information? Let us know.