Clinic Hours
Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Walk-in Hours
Walk-in times and dates are subject to change as providers schedules change for Hospitalist shifts, On Call shifts, and other out of office commitments.
Please call or check our Facebook page to see our walk-in hours
Appointments
If you need to see one of our doctors please schedule an appointment with us.
Emergency Cases
If you need immediate medical attention please dial 911 for emergencies.
About us
About Riverside Medical
Riverside Medical offers comprehensive family medicine care with an in-house pharmacy, R&D Pharmacy, affiliated with Riverside Pharmacy.
Comprehensive primary care for:
- Individuals
- Families
- Communities
Our Services
Riverside Medical offers comprehensive family medicine care.
Walk-In Clinic
Serving any public member in need of medical care on a walk-in basis and with no appointment required.
Elder Care
Ensuring seniors of the community have access to prompt and quality care.
Family Medicine
Providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Ram has a PhD in Epidemiology with a primary focus on Achilles tendinopathy.
Why Us
What is a Patient’s Medical Home
In a position statement, the College of Family Physicians of Canada defines a family practice model of The Patient Medical Home as the following:
“The Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) is a family practice defined by its patients as the place they feel most comfortable – most at home – to present and discuss their personal and family health and medical concerns. It is the central hub for the timely provision and coordination of a comprehensive menu of health and medical services patients need. It is where patients, their families, and their personal caregivers are listened to and respected as active participants in both the decision making and the provision of their ongoing care. It is where patient-doctor, patient-nurse, and other therapeutic relationships are developed and strengthened over time, enabling the best possible health outcomes for each person, the practice population, and the community being served.”
View Family Practice – The Patient’s Medical Home pdf click here.
Riverside Medical will carry out ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of its services in order to improve the quality of care and ensure patient concerns are met. Prior to opening Riverside Medical, Dr. Ram performed a Community Needs Assessment. The results are reported in his presentation to council. We hope to do a similar survey in 1 year to determine if care improves with this new patient-centred model.
For more information on The Patient Medical Home, please see the following:
Our Clinic
ACTT visits Riverside Medical
Childhood Development Resources
Parents Who Play, Build Brains!
“Parents Who Play, Build Brains!” is a video brought to you in partnership between Riverside Medical and the Drumheller and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.
At Riverside Medical, we provide awareness for children, parents, and caregivers of the resources offered towards early childhood development within the community of Drumheller. Our healthcare team can help to support children and families in navigating these resources.
In the first five years of life, your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time in their life. Your child’s early experiences – the things they sees, hear, touch, smell, and taste stimulate their brain, creating millions of connections. This is when the foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid down. In the early years, your child’s main way of learning and developing is through play and having a strong positive relationship with parents.
The newly published Drumheller and Area Early Childhood Development Resources brochure is also available in our clinic for families to take home.
In the news
Rural Alberta doctors face challenges
Rural Alberta doctors, led by Dr. Rithesh Ram, face challenges in accessing big city care for their patients due to bureaucratic roadblocks. Dr. Ram advocates for a non-refusal policy to streamline patient transfers, as delays are often caused by convincing tertiary care centers rather than identifying patient needs promptly.
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Why you should be a rural preceptor
The team at Riverside Medical Clinic in Drumheller, Alberta looks forward to working with new medical students or residents.
“I quite enjoy the spontaneity of reviewing cases with learners,” added Dr. Rithesh Ram, rural generalist physician, Drumheller, AB. “They will always bring very unique perspectives. It’s because they are right at the forefront of whatever new treatments, whatever new management strategies, new presentations of what is happening.”
Essential Information for Patients
Frequent Questions
Are you taking new patients?
Riverside Medical is not accepting new patients at this time, but we do have a waitlist available. Please call the clinic at 403-823-5000 to be placed on the waitlist.
Why it is necessary for me to complete a questionnaire at every visit?
If you do not complete these forms fully, appropriately and to the best of your knowledge, you will be asked to redo them before a provider will see you. If you refuse, you will not be seen.
Can I book a meet and greet appointment before formally transferring my file?
Of course! We understand that patients want to ensure that a physician is a good fit for their goals and values. Booking a meet and greet appointment is a reasonable request and strongly encouraged. This will also provide us with an opportunity to relay our practice philosophies and introduce you to our outstanding staff.
What is the model of the “Patient Medical Home”?
As noted at www.patientsmedicalhome.ca, in this vision, every family practice across Canada offers the medical care that Canadians wants: seamless care that is centered on individual patients’ needs, within their community, throughout every stage of life, and integrated with other health services.
9 year anniversary!
This year, our clinic celebrated 9 years serving the Drumheller community!
What is The SPARK Tool?
The SPARK Tool is a survey that your family doctor and primary care team can use to understand how social determinants impact your health. It can help your doctor understand your unique needs and avoid assumptions about you/your healthcare.