An Easier Way to Request an Appointment
We are trialing appointment requests by email for patient's of Dr. Parent only to help improve access to booking non-urgent appointments.
Simply CLICK HERE to email our office, please include:
Full Patient Name
Date of birth OR Health PEI Medicare number
Brief reason for your appointment request, in 3 lines or less
Our team will contact you within 2–3 business days to arrange an appointment.
A Note About Privacy
Our office uses a secure email system. However, as with any electronic communication, there are potential privacy risks when sending personal health information by email. Please include only the information requested above and avoid sending detailed medical information, photographs, documents, or other sensitive information unless specifically requested by our office.
Urgent Medical Concerns
Email is not monitored for urgent medical concerns. If your concern is urgent, please call our office directly. If you require more immediate medical attention, please visit the nearest Emergency Department or walk-in clinic.
A brief reason for your appointment is all we need. We will discuss the details with you when appropriate.
Dr. Marc-Antoine Parent
CCFP — Family Physician
Originally from Gatineau, Quebec, Dr. Marc-Antoine Parent studied medicine at Université de Sherbrooke before completing postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Montreal.
His early career included work at the Montreal Heart Institute and Hôpital Fleury, followed by 15 years of practice in the Magdalen Islands, where he worked in emergency and family medicine and established the Islands’ first clinic dedicated exclusively to children.
In 2020, Dr. Parent and his family moved to Prince Edward Island, where he has been part of the Patient Medical Home team for the past four years. He is a strong believer in the collaborative medical home model and the comprehensive, team-based primary care it provides.
A father of five, Dr. Parent is an avid cyclist and reader who enjoys tennis, soccer, green tea, caring for his pool and deck, and washing his car by hand. His household also includes Timmy Tough Nuckles, the family’s newest kitten.
Sarah O'Connell
RN, NP - Nurse Practitioner
Sarah O’Connell is a Nurse Practitioner at the Charlottetown Medical Home. She began her nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2011, gaining several years of experience in acute care before completing her Master of Nursing and becoming a Family/All Ages Nurse Practitioner in 2018. She brings a strong nursing foundation and a commitment to comprehensive, patient-centred primary care.
Areas of Focus
Family Medicine
Comprehensive care for all ages, focusing on long-term wellness and preventative health strategies.
Open Clinic
No appointment necessary for patients of Dr. Parent seeking care for one issue only on Mondays and Thursdays
Clinic Contact Details
The Polyclinic
199 Grafton St, Suite 101
Charlottetown, PE
Phone: 1 902 629 8841 ext 1
Office Hours
Monday — Friday: 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM