Prince Edward Island is now short another family doctor, the province’s health agency confirmed Thursday.
Dr. Harold Molyneaux has taken an immediate leave due to medical reasons, Health P.E.I. said in a statement.
As a result his Summerside clinic, which served around 2,500 patients, will close immediately.
The health agency said any patients impacted by the closure will be mailed information within the next several days with instructions on how to access care, including virtual care.
In the meantime, information about accessing health care can be found on Health P.E.I.’s website.