Are there doctors who speak Ukrainian or Russian?

Calgary is a city with a large Ukrainian and Russian-speaking diaspora, so you can find doctors who are fluent in these languages. Here's how to find such specialists, where they accept patients, and what resources to look for.

How to find a Ukrainian- or Russian-speaking doctor?

1. Official register of doctors in Alberta (CPSA)

College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) — the main resource for your search.

  • Instructions:
  1. In the “Language” field, select Russian or Ukrainian.
  2. Specify the city (Calgary) and specialization (for example, Family Medicine).
  • Examples of doctors:
  • Maryana Apel (profile) — physical rehabilitation (Russian).
  • Ann Zalucky (profile) — internal medicine (Ukrainian).
  • Orest Kutskyy (profile) — family doctor (Ukrainian, Russian, Polish).

2. Social networks and forums

  • Telegram groups:
  • Ukrainians in Calgary
  • Russian speakers in Calgary
  • Facebook:
  • Groups such as Ukrainian Calgary Community where doctors' contact details are shared.

3. Medical centers with Ukrainian-Russian staff

Clinic Address Languages
Total Health Medical Centre 200-10101 Southport Rd SW Russian, Ukrainian

| Calgary Medical Clinic | 101-4411 6 St NE | Russian | | Savanna Medical Center | 128-500 Country Hills Blvd NE | Russian (Dr. Andy Singh) |

Top 5 doctors in Calgary who speak Ukrainian/Russian

  1. Tamila Shymanska
  • Specialization: Family medicine.
  • Address: 1851 Sirocco Dr SW.
  • Contact: 403-454-7550.
  1. Olga Stankova
  • Specialization: General practice.
  • Address: 100 Rainbow Rd, Chestermere.
  • Languages: Russian, Ukrainian.
  1. Boris Goshovsky
  • Specialization: Otolaryngology.
  • Address: 2210 2 St SW.
  • Languages: Ukrainian.
  1. Amandip Singh Brar
  • Specialization: Family medicine.
  • Address: 1221 Canyon Meadows Dr SE.
  • Languages: Russian, Punjabi, Hindi.
  1. Oliver David
  • Specialization: General practice.
  • Address: 2897 17 Ave SE.
  • Languages: Ukrainian, Tagalog.

Additional resources

  • Health Link 811: Free hotline with interpreters (say “Ukrainian” or “Russian”).
  • The Alex Community Health Centre: Free services for low-income individuals, including translation.
  • Primary Care Networks (PCNs): For example, Mosaic PCN has doctors with knowledge of Eastern European languages.

Tips

  • Specify your language when making an appointment: Some doctors have a basic vocabulary — it is best to make sure they understand medical terms.
  • Use translated documents: Services such as Russian Translation Calgary (http://russiantranslationcalgary.com) can help with medical certificates.
  • Emergencies: If necessary, call 911 and ask for an interpreter.

Conclusion

There are dozens of doctors in Calgary who speak Ukrainian or Russian fluently. Use CPSA, social media, and community recommendations to find the best specialist. Don't be shy about asking for language services — it's your right!