Questions or Comments? Email: abfast@ahs.ca.
Resources: Facts, FAQs, Referral Infographic & Alberta Referral Directory
FAST is available to answer questions Monday to Friday by email and telephone.
Standardized forms and referral pathways were co-designed with primary care providers, surgeons and patients.
Referrals can be distributed to the next available surgical specialist with the shortest wait time.
Resources to help referring providers understand the referral process and submit referrals to FAST.
Resources to help specialists and their surgical support staff participate with FAST.
Need a surgical referral? Work with your referring provider to choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest wait time, a named provider/clinic/site or an out-of-zone provider.
Other Specialties will join FAST by 2025 with some zonal exceptions
| Specialty (Alphabetical Order) | North | Edmonton | Central | Calgary | South |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Surgery | |||||
| General Surgery | |||||
| Gynecology | |||||
| Neurosurgery | |||||
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | |||||
| Orthopedic Surgery | |||||
| Otolaryngology | |||||
| Pediatric Surgery | |||||
| Plastic Surgery | |||||
| Podiatry (Calgary) | |||||
| Thoracic Surgery | |||||
| Urology | |||||
| Vascular Surgery |
Note: Referral exceptions exist in each Zone. Review the Referral Instructions in each Zone linked above for specific referral criteria.
