BridgePoint FENIX

IRON NAVIGATION

Helping Patients and Physicians Navigate Iron Deficiency

Approximately 1 in 10 Canadians suffers from iron deficiency, making it a common nutritional issue. Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance, brain fog, restless legs, and poor quality of life but navigating clinical pathways for iron replacement can feel overwhelming without guidance.

BridgePoint FeNix provides a focused Internal Medicine medical assessment for iron deficiency. We review symptoms, bloodwork, and previous treatments. We investigate the potential causes of a patient’s iron deficiency and whether oral or intravenous (IV) iron treatment may be appropriate.

We can help answer key questions like:

• Why is my iron low?
• Do I need more testing?
• Is oral iron enough?
• Could IV iron be appropriate for me?
• Do I need additional referrals?
• What is the most cost-effective and accessible treatment pathway?

Please note: BridgePoint FeNix accepts patients by physician referral only. We are not a replacement for your family physician. Our role is to provide a focused assessment and a clear navigation plan that can be shared with your care team

What to expect when booking:

① Book and Prepare

Complete a short intake form and book online

② Attend Screening Visit

Meet with a clinician to review risks and create a personalized screening plan

③ Complete Testing

Attend recommended blood work and imaging

④ Review & Discuss Next Steps

Discuss results & arrange any follow-up tests or referrals

Reasons for Referral

‍ ‍✓ Confirmed low ferritin or iron deficiency anemia

‍ ‍✓ Intolerance or poor clinical response to oral iron supplementation

‍ ‍✓‍ ‍Fatigue or reduced energy with confirmed iron deficiency

‍ ‍✓‍ ‍Gastrointestinal conditions affecting iron absorption

‍ ‍✓‍ ‍Recurrent or unexplained iron deficiency

‍ ‍✓ Evaluation for intravenous (IV) iron therapy candidacy

Our Process

What to expect:

‍ ‍① Physician Referral

Your primary care provider submits a clinical referral alongside your recent laboratory results

② Secure Online Booking

Once your referral is triaged and accepted by our clinic, you will receive a secure Cortico booking link to schedule your consultation

③ Medical Assessment

A physician will review your symptoms, medical history, prior laboratory results, and previous trials of oral iron

④ Treatment Pathway

We will provide medical recommendations. Depending on your clinical presentation, this may include optimizing oral iron therapy, arranging further medical investigations or transitioning to IV iron

WHAT BRIDGEPOINT FENIX PROVIDES

For Iron Deficient Patients

Low iron can affect your energy, concentration, exercise tolerance, mood, sleep, and daily functioning. But many patients are unsure what their ferritin levels mean, what options are available, what their public and private options are, etc

At BridgePoint FeNix, we provide a focused medical review of your iron deficiency and help create a practical next-step plan. Upon referral, you will be provided with a secure Cortico booking link to schedule your appointment with us.

Your assessment may include:

• Reviewing your bloodwork
• Explaining ferritin and iron studies
• Reviewing oral iron options
• Identifying reasons oral iron may not be working
• Determining whether IV iron may be appropriate
• Helping coordinate next steps with your care team

For Referring Physicians

At BridgePoint FeNix we support physicians by providing focused assessment and navigation for patients with iron deficiency, low ferritin, or iron deficiency anemia. Upon referral, your patient will be provided with a secure Cortico booking link to schedule their appointment with us. Our service is designed to reduce administrative burden and help patients access a clear plan.

We can assist with:

• Symptom and lab review
• Assessment of oral iron response or intolerance
• Determining whether IV iron is clinically appropriate
• Identifying practical treatment pathways
• Navigating coverage and infusion options
• Providing a consult note with recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. BridgePoint FeNix is a specialist medical service requiring a formal referral from a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure continuity of care and access to your medical history
After we receive and process your doctor's referral, we will send you a secure Cortico booking link via e-mail or SMS text message so you can select a convenient appointment time that works best for you.
No. BridgePoint FeNix conducts a medical assessment to determine if IV iron is clinically appropriate. If it is, we assist in coordinating your care with an external infusion clinic.
Helpful bloodwork may include CBC, ferritin, iron studies, transferrin saturation, B12, and other testing depending on your situation
No, not always. Fatigue can have many causes. We review your symptoms and bloodwork to determine whether iron deficiency is likely contributing
No. BridgePoint FeNix provides focused episodic assessment and navigation. We do not replace your family physician or specialist.

Phone: +1.780.540.5244 | Fax: +1.780.230.0870

Email: fenix@bridgepointmedical.ca

11010-101 Street | Suite 204

Edmonton, Alberta | T5H 4B9