Finding a family doctor
How to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner in Ontario, how the waitlists work, and what to do while you search.
Three ways to find a family doctor in Ontario: call clinics, use free directories like DocMaps and iamsick.ca, or join a waitlist like Health Care Connect.
Health Care Connect matches Ontarians with a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or primary care team. Here is how to register and what to expect.
Why so many Ontarians don't have a family doctor, how many are affected, and what the province is doing about it.
Yes, you can call clinics directly. Here is what to say, what to ask, how block fees work, and why being kind to front-desk staff helps.
Health Care Connect can help you find primary care, but it does not guarantee a match or a timeline. Here is how it works and how to stay current.
Our Find a Family Doctor page gathers the directories and waitlists in one place.
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