April 2, 2026
The following is a paid advertisement from Vital Surgical.
CALGARY — Vital Surgical announces that Dr. Montasser Ghazy has opted out of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (the "Plan"), effective April 2, 2026. This notice is published pursuant to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act.
As an opted-out physician, Dr. Montasser Ghazy will not bill Alberta Health for insured medical services.
Patients seeking care from Dr. Montasser Ghazy will be responsible for payment directly.
Patients are encouraged to contact the clinic directly for information regarding fees and billing arrangements.
Dr. Montasser Ghazy intends to practise in Alberta.
The required written notification to the Minister has been completed in accordance with section 3(a) of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act. This publication fulfils the requirement under section 3(b) of the Act.
Correction: This notice has been updated April 2, 2026, to reflect the correct legislative references under section 8(3)(a) and 8(3)(b) of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act and to clarify that the physicians named are commencing practice in Alberta for the first time.
