Dr. Morgan Lyttle Departure Update
As of July 24th, Dr, Lyttle is no longer practicing at Three Cedars MD. We know how unsettling it is to be without a family physician.
Primary care in British Columbia remains under-resourced, and when a physician can no longer care for their patients, there is no system in place to attach those patients to another provider. Doing so takes considerable time and staff resources, and there are no measures available to us to speed it up.
Dr. Salehabadi is taking on patients from Dr. Lyttle’s former list, working through it in a random order. This will likely take several months, and he is unlikely to be able to take everyone. If you are randomly selected, our office will reach out to you directly to arrange an intake appointment
We ask that you not call or visit to check on your status. We understand the wish for news, but each inquiry takes a staff member away from contacting and booking patients, and it does not change when an appointment may become available. We ask too that you continue to treat our staff with the courtesy and respect that allows them to keep supporting patients well.
For your care while you wait:
• For non-urgent medical advice, call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse, any time.
• For urgent concerns, attend an urgent and primary care centre or a walk-in clinic.
• In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Thank you for your understanding,
Three Cedars MD
Dr. Morgan Lyttle Departure
As of July 24th, Dr, Lyttle is no longer practicing at Three Cedars MD. Former patients of Dr. Lyttle are currently unattached and can access healthcare at the following locations:
- Local urgent/primary care centres, such as Peninsula Primary Care Access Clinic (1-833-688-8722)
- Telehealth options, such as Telus Health, Rocket Doctor, or Tia Health
- 8-1-1, the nursing hotline
- Local hospital emergency departments (phone 9-1-1 for emergencies)
Patients originally received communication that their records would be sent to MedRecords. However, patients were later notified that their records would remain securely stored at Three Cedars MD and will continue to be handled in accordance with privacy requirements. Patients will be notified upon any change in record storage location. No action is needed at this time, but patients can request record transfers to other healthcare providers with signed consent. Please have your new clinic fax us a records request to (250) 475-3530.
Starting in mid-September, former patients of Dr. Lyttle will be contacted directly by Three Cedars MD staff to book intakes with Dr. Salehadabi. Please do not reach out to the clinic at this time. We are not taking on patients who were not previously attached to Dr. Lyttle. If you do not have a family doctor and were not a former patient of Dr. Lyttle’s, please join the Health Connect Registry (call 8-1-1 or access the HCR online).
Thank you for your understanding,
Three Cedars MD
Sports Medicine Physician Referrals Open!
We are excited to have Dr. Alex Brothers, MD CCFP (SEM) join Three Cedars! He brings expertise in ultrasound-guided injections to treat conditions such as frozen shoulders, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis and more! Patients can be referred by physicians or physiotherapists.
Mask Policies
Masks are no-longer required to enter the clinic.
If you have symptoms of a respiratory or stomach infection (e.g. new cough, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, shortness of breath) we ask that you take a mask from the station at the front entrance.
You may also, of course, continue to wear a mask if that is your preference.
Looking for a family doctor?
If you are looking for a Family Doctor, the province requests that you add your name to the Health Connect Registry for your neighbourhood: physicians accepting patients will take names from that registry.
Please do not contact our office as we are unable to help you.
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Please call the office for urgent or semi-urgent concerns: same-day appointments may be available if you call us.