Question 1

Is Westview Medical open?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our office is open and is still seeing patients for appointments. We have adopted the following precautions to ensure the safety of our patients and staff:
 • Hand sanitizer stations, tissues, and masks available on entry.
 • Glass protection at our front desks.
 • Increased sanitation after every patient visit.

As people are becoming more and more vaccinated, and our numbers have been low in Thunder Bay, we are limiting the amount of telephone/video appointments we will be doing. Dr. Klassen prefers to book patients in person.

Question 2

What are Virtual Care Appointments?

Accepted Answer

The Ministry of Ontario has temporarily allowed the use of virtual appointments in the wake of COVID-19. Our office offers virtual appointments via telephone or video (link is sent via email).

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the exact time that Dr. Klassen will call, even if an appointment was originally booked at a specific time. Our office has been extremely busy in this new era. We will do our best to phone you the same day, but we do apologize in advance if it may take an extra day.

Currently we are offering very limited virtual care appointments as Dr. Klassen prefers in person now that patients are quickly being vaccinated and Thunder Bay's numbers have gone down.

Question 3

Are walk-in clinics open?

Accepted Answer

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Our office has started our walk in clinic back in full swing. We are currently offering in person walk-in's only. For more details, please visit our Walk-In (javascript:void(0))page.

Question 4

Can I get a COVID-19 test here at the office?

Accepted Answer

No, our office does not have the resources available to test for COVID-19. Please check out the question "How do I get a COVID-19 test?" on the General Information tab.

Question 5

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine here at the office?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Our current supply contains Pfizer vaccines for patients under age 30, and Moderna vaccines for patients over age 30. 
 
With limited booking availability, getting your vaccine via the Thunder Bay District Health Unit will be faster than booking with us. If you are interested in getting your COVID-19 vaccine with us, please call the office to be added to our next date we will offer to administer vaccines.

For more information, check out the COVID-19 Vaccines tab on this page.

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