Reviews of Dr. Douglas Fonteyne (Doctor)

Victoria Sadler

Great GP, takes his time, and he cares. Very busy office, book your appointments ahead of time. Thankful to have a great family doctor close by.

Robert Sawaryn

Amazing doctor. One of the best in the city. However I cant even begin to describe how bad the staff is there. But I will try. When you call...your on hold for 45 minutes. Sometimes they pick up right away. Why? Well go in and you'll see. ALL of them fool around make jokes walk away from their desks as I even hear the phone ringing and they slam everyone on hold. Noone is ever there to answer the phone because they are busy comparing dog photos or something. Then you get an appointment and same thing. They fool around and EVENTUALLY get to you. They regularly empty the entire rooms and dont add more people. It's simple math and the amount of times I've been there. It shouldn't be a 1 hour process to set an appointment for 2-3 weeks away. My SPECIALIST doctors office has a hold time of about 30 seconds-2 minutes and book me for my understandable 1 month+ wait. This has been a problem for about 5 years now and still no improvement.

Keith Franklin

Absolutely fantastic GP. Have seen him for many years, after struggling to find someone whom I trust. He's very approachable and down to earth. Many of my family and friends now see him as well, and I'm not aware of anyone who's had a poor experience. Only negative is the wait time (to make appt, lead time for appt, and wait time while at clinic). Could be better, but the quality of care is worth the wait IMHO.

Rick

I am 64, and over the years I have seen many Doctors. Dr. Fontyene is the best ive ever had. My son and friends see him as well.

Kevin Murray

I've been a patient of Dr. Fontenye for just under 20 years. He really does take the time to listen to the patient's (me) subjective concerns. He's detailed in providing insight from test results, and I get the sense he cares about my best interests.

Swaran Deep

Dr Fonteyne is the best family doctor a one can ask for. Great knowledge and fabulous staff. During my visits i feel friendly and like i am being taken care of in no rush. Will definitely recommend Dr Fonteyne if you are looking for family clinic.

Christine Dahlgren

Getting a new doc.

D Johnson

Dr Fonteyne has been my Doctor for many years is very professional and easy to talk. He ensures that you are taken care of and he runs all the appropriate tests needed. I trust him fully with my care People need to understand that the government keeps cutting Doctor fees. That’s why they can only treat you for one ailment at on appointment. I highly recommended Dr Fonteyne to anyone. I wish they could clone him.

Lorna King

So sad to hear of his retirement. I have been going there for almost 20 years and Dr. Fonteyne was so good. Very attentive and always listed to mine and my families concerns.

Rick & Lee-Anne Sadler

Best doctor in Edmonton. Incredible knowledge and experience combined with friendly personalized care. Highest recommendation. So fortunate to have such a highly trained professional left in Alberta. Thank-you!

Paul B

Dr. Michaels gets it. Excellent bedside manner, no wait time, investigative mind and ability to connect, you know where you stand immediately and what next steps look like. A true world class Doctor.

Cj Oshae

Awesome doctor, very comfortable around him and he has your best interests at heart in my opinion.

Rachael Lynn

20 years ago Dr. Fonteyne was a good doctor that cared. That has all changed. He is now a glorified drug dealer. He rushes you in and out without even listening to your concerns. He throws a prescription in your face and moves on to the next poor soul needing medical attention that they won't get. He is negligent and often rude. The staff there are even worse. Do yourself a favor and see another doctor at another clinic. If I could give him and this clinic zero stars I would have but that's not an option.

Skully

I like this doctor but almost always I need to wait for 2 weeks to see him and I end up go to random walkin clinic..seems he has too many patients.. and his office receptionists are worst part..even today I was on phone waiting 40min then someone just hang up on me and when I call back it says office is closed ... other than poor office service ..extremely long wait time..doctor himself I'm satisfied with.

Sherry Canada

Pretty much I'm in quite a lot of pain from him not ever examining me properly as I had asked him to and just shoved more and more prescriptions at me. If you want to be double booked and constantly wait 45 minutes past your appointment see this crook. Care more about making money than his patients for the past few years. See someone else