Camrose (CAM / Smith Clinic)

Clinic Address: 1 - 6601 48th Avenue, Camrose, AB

Telephone: (780) 608-5891

Clerks:  Yes

UCLIC:  No

Obstetrics:  No

EM: Yes

Indigenous Health: Yes

Distance from Calgary: 278 km

Distance from Lethbridge: 435 km

Distance from Medicine Hat: 430 km

Overview

Camrose is a town that is located 150km northeast of Red Deer.  It has a population of 16,000 people and is continuing to grow.  It is the main referral/regional centre in central Alberta and the hospital has 76 beds, CT scanner, an active emergency department and OR.  Mobile MRI is available on a monthly basis.  The community has over 400 deliveries per year.  Camrose has been used by the University of Alberta residents who are mostly involved with the other main clinic in Camrose.  Dr. Babatunde (Babs) Awakan has a busy and diverse family practice at the Smith Clinic.  Dr. Awakan no longer does obstetrics, however, he can arrange obstetrical experiences with his colleagues for interested residents.