Welcome to the Family Practice at MSVU
The Health Office is not accepting walk-in appointments. Patients who arrive must have a confirmed appointment time.
Please note: Unfortunately Dr. Cumming, Dr Veerassamy and Dr D’Souza are no longer accepting new patients. If you do not have a family doctor, please call 1 855 444 4415 to be added to a waitlist.
COVID-19 Policy
Due to a resurgence in the number of infections, the MSVU Health Office requires all people entering the clinic to wear a mask. Please bring your own. As we continue to provide in-person care, there are numerous elderly and vulnerable patients attending our clinic, and we have a duty to protect them.
Learn more about Nova Scotia Public Health’s COVID-19 response.
Dr. Andrew Cumming
Dr. Cumming currently works Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (can be subject to change) excluding public holidays, for both in person and phone appointments.
As a patient of Dr. Cumming, you have the ability to register through Pomelo which will enable you to book and cancel appointments online, receive appointment reminders as well as message staff at the office securely and receive important updates.
You are also welcome to book your appointment by calling: 902 457 6354 and press option #2. You may need to leave a message but someone will return your call within the next business day.
Dr. Shalini Veerassamy
Dr. Veerassamy routinely works Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (can be subject to change) excluding public holidays and offers both in person and phone appointments.
If you would like to book an appointment with Dr. Veerassamy, please call 902 457 6354 and press option #3 or register through Pomelo which will enable you to book and cancel appointments online, receive appointment reminders as well as message staff at the office securely and receive important updates.
Dr. Vivian D’Souza
Dr. D’Souza currently works Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (can be subject to change) excluding public holidays, for both in person and phone appointments.
As a patient of Dr. D’Souza, you have the ability to register through Pomelo which will enable you to book and cancel appointments online, receive appointment reminders as well as message staff at the office securely and receive important updates.
You are also welcome to book your appointment by calling: 902 457 6354 and press option #1. You may need to leave a message but someone will return your call within the next business day to assist you.
Arriving and preparing for your appointment
- Complete any documents sent to you in advance of your appointment.
- There is a fee for parking: MSVU Parking
- For in-person appointments, please arrive at the clinic 10 minutes before your appointment time and check-in with our prescreening clerk or reception
- For phone appointments, please have your ringer turned on and monitor your phone in the minutes before your scheduled call.
- If you require a copy of results or health documents, all requests are to be sent via Pomelo as we are unable to release through email. A fee may also be charged depending on the request.
Following your appointment you may be required to have blood work or an x-ray. To book an appointment at a blood collection clinic you can call 902 473 2074 or toll-free 1 833 942 2298 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) or visit https://booking.nshealth.ca