For Albertans experiencing pain, stress, or uncertainty while waiting for diagnostic scans or treatment, the delay can feel overwhelming, especially when answers are urgently needed.
When you’re struggling with mobility issues, chronic discomfort, or anxiety over an unresolved health concern, every week matters. That’s why private medical services like those offered at CAMIS can help, delivering timely, expert-driven care when waiting simply isn’t an option.
Why CAMIS Private Medical Services Exist in Alberta
Alberta’s publicly funded healthcare system is one of the most comprehensive in Canada. It provides many essential services, including MRI and CT scans, as well as pain management treatments, at no cost to patients. But while the public system is designed to be accessible to all, demand often exceeds capacity. This can lead to long wait times, even for those with urgent health concerns.
For patients in pain or those waiting for answers, these delays can significantly impact daily life. Lost time at work, physical and mental strain, and delayed treatment plans are all real consequences of prolonged waits. That’s where private healthcare services come in.
In Alberta, you can always seek out private medical services if you choose to self-pay for services that are either not insured or not immediately available through the public system. Some services like Body Mass Composition (BMC) scans and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) pain treatments are only offered privately. Others, like MRIs and CT scans, are covered by public healthcare but may come with long wait times unless accessed privately. These services aren’t meant to replace the public system, but rather to complement it, offering faster options for those who need or prefer them.
What’s the Difference Between Public and Private Medical Services?
In Alberta, most essential health care services are publicly funded, meaning you don’t have to pay out of pocket for hospital visits, to see your family doctor or diagnostic scans in hospitals or clinics. However not all diagnostic imaging services are available through clinics under the public system. This can lead to long wait times.
Private medical services give you the option to pay directly for faster access to some diagnostic and pain management services. Choosing private care doesn’t mean opting out of the public system — it simply adds another pathway to get the answers and relief you need sooner.
Can I still access public care if I choose private services?
Absolutely. Private services are an optional way to access faster care. They don’t replace or interfere with your access to Alberta’s public healthcare system — they simply give you more control over your care timeline.
Faster Answers, Same Trusted Experts: CAMIS Private Services
CAMIS is a trusted name in Alberta’s medical diagnostic landscape. We are proud to offer private medical services that provide patients with faster access, personalized care, and peace of mind. Our services include:
Body Mass Composition Scan
A non-invasive scan for a detailed breakdown of your body’s fat, muscle, and bone composition. This service is only available privately and is ideal for patients monitoring chronic conditions, tracking fitness progress, or establishing baselines for treatment.
MRI & CT Scans
Our advanced imaging technology, which allows for accurate and timely diagnosis of a wide range of conditions, includes prostate MRIs. Plus, CAMIS is one of the only providers of cardiac MRIs in Western Canada. So, whether you’re investigating joint pain, neurological symptoms, or other internal issues, CAMIS provides prompt imaging by expert radiologists using the same high-quality equipment trusted by Alberta’s public medical system.
Pain Management Services
Living with chronic pain can be exhausting. CAMIS offers privately accessed, image-guided pain management procedures, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments, to target specific pain sources and provide long-lasting relief.
The Benefits of Choosing Private Services at CAMIS
Private healthcare isn’t about luxury. It’s all about access, clarity, and control. Here’s how CAMIS can support you or the person you’re caring for through our private care path:
- Faster Access
Skip the queue. CAMIS private services give you access to imaging or treatment in weeks, not months. - Peace of Mind
Fast results mean less time spent worrying. Early answers can lead to earlier treatment and reduce the mental burden of uncertainty. - Improved Quality of Life
Whether you’re looking to return to work, keep up with family, or simply feel better faster, timely care can make all the difference. - Care on Your Terms
Choose your preferred location and schedule, and work with CAMIS to tailor your care to fit your life. - The Same Experts You Trust
Our radiologists and technicians are the same professionals who deliver care in the public system. The only difference is the speed and flexibility you choose through CAMIS.
Why CAMIS Is the Trusted Choice for Private Diagnostics and Pain Management
At CAMIS, we’re more than just a provider. That’s why when you trust us with your medical care, you’re choosing experience, compassion, and a commitment to your healthcare.
- Deep Roots in Alberta
CAMIS has long been a key part of Alberta’s healthcare community, built on a foundation of medical expertise and patient trust, with many convenient locations to serve you. - Expert Radiologists & Advanced Equipment
Our private services use the same diagnostic tools and professionals trusted in hospitals across the province. Your health deserves nothing less. - Fast Results
CAMIS works with you to provide quick appointment times, but we also deliver your quality imaging results so that you can share them with your medical team of doctors and specialists. - Growing to Meet Your Needs
More private services are coming soon. As Alberta’s healthcare needs evolve, CAMIS is enhancing our range of services to ensure patients have the most up-to-date options for fast, effective care.
Take Control of Your Immediate Healthcare Needs
CAMIS shares your goal of getting the best imaging possible, quickly, to help you on your healthcare journey, because we believe your health shouldn’t have to wait. Compassionate, expert-driven care is available right now.
