Clinics in Prince George

Finding a Doctor in Prince George

Prince George is the largest city in Northern BC with a population of approximately 89,000. It serves as the healthcare capital of the north, falling under Northern Health. University Hospital of Northern BC provides regional acute care, and the city is home to the Northern Medical Program through UBC's distributed medical education, training doctors who often stay to practise in the region. Northern BC faces some of the most acute family doctor shortages in the province. Prince George, while better served than smaller northern communities, still has thousands of residents without a regular family doctor. Northern Health operates a UPCC in Prince George and actively recruits physicians through incentive programs. Residents without a family doctor in Prince George should search mydoctorbc.ca for local clinics, register with Health Connect Registry through Northern Health, and consider visiting the UPCC for same-day care. The city has family practices, walk-in clinics, and community health services spread across the Bowl, Hart, and College Heights areas. Northern Health's recruitment efforts mean new providers periodically begin accepting patients — checking regularly gives you the best chance of finding a spot.