We offer a one-stop centre for your Canada Visa Medical, where your medical, chest x ray and blood tests can all be carried out in our conveniently located central Glasgow centre.

We aim to provide an efficient, well-organised, friendly and prompt service. To make an appointment for your medical or to ask any questions please email us at admin@brydenmedical.com or call on 0141 226 2530,

The panel doctor consultation, blood tests and the chest x ray may all be carried out in our clinic, Bryden Medical Limited, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1BA, right in the centre of Glasgow.

Please bring with you

Any forms Canadian Immigration have sent you (in particular your IME number if you have one). If you are an upfront medical for example in a student, temporary worker, visitor or family class, you will just need your original passport.

  • Your passport
  • Glasses or contact lenses
  • Immunisation Record
  • Specialist/GP letters if you have a significant health issue.

The Medical Examination

This is a straight forward medical examination which includes:

  • A chaperone, if required (this will be offered to you but please also ask if you would like one).
  • A translator, if required. If you don’t speak English fluently, please let us know when you book, so that a suitable translator can be arranged for the appointment.
  • Height, weight and distance vision testing.
  • A medical history followed by a general medical examination (you will need to undress down to your underwear for the doctor’s examination, but a gown and sheet/ blanket will be offered).

Some people may require other tests depending on their medical history or age, for example the ADL (activities of daily living) or a Mini-mental health assessment.

As part of the medical there are three standard blood tests for adults, HIV, Syphilis and creatinine.

Our centre is easy to find just across the road from Queen Street Station, Glasgow and a few minutes walk from Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station and the Underground. It is on the airport Glasgow 500 bus and many local bus routes, it is near the M8 motorway and there is car parking in nearby car parks such as Buchanan Galleries Carpark.