You are not my doctor, which is partly why I need one.
May 27, 2010 8:14 PM Subscribe
Looking for a new doctor in central or west end Toronto.
My former doctor, whom I thought was wonderful, is embroiled in an issue with the College of Physicians and Surgeons over a book he wrote. Hope he gets that worked out so he can practice again, but meanwhile I need a doctor. I live in Toronto's Junction area, in the west end. Can any Toronto MeFites recommend a doctor in central/west end Toronto?
My former doctor, whom I thought was wonderful, is embroiled in an issue with the College of Physicians and Surgeons over a book he wrote. Hope he gets that worked out so he can practice again, but meanwhile I need a doctor. I live in Toronto's Junction area, in the west end. Can any Toronto MeFites recommend a doctor in central/west end Toronto?
Check out Health Care Connect from the Government of Ontario. Apparently you do have to tell them a bit about your condition, and you will lose priority as you already have a doctor, but it's another option.
posted by cathoo at 3:39 AM on May 28, 2010
posted by cathoo at 3:39 AM on May 28, 2010
Try:
Albany Medical Clinic at 807 Broadview Ave.
from that site, "Patients are our customers - our reason for being here. New patients are always welcomed."
Then there is this article from City TV on how to find a doctor in Toronto.
posted by jmmpangaea at 7:59 AM on May 28, 2010
Albany Medical Clinic at 807 Broadview Ave.
from that site, "Patients are our customers - our reason for being here. New patients are always welcomed."
Then there is this article from City TV on how to find a doctor in Toronto.
posted by jmmpangaea at 7:59 AM on May 28, 2010
My wife was looking for a doctor as well recently, a friend told her, "Family Health Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital. We've sent almost a dozen people there and not a single one of them isn't thrilled."
posted by chunking express at 12:19 PM on May 28, 2010
posted by chunking express at 12:19 PM on May 28, 2010
There's a location-based search at the Ministry's Find Health Care Options that includes family health teams, community health centres as well as independent docs.
I can recommend the Family Health Team at St. Joe's and in general I would say a team is better for two reasons: it's easy to get an appointment in urgent situations even if it's not with your doc, but there is still continuity of care. And a team includes nurses, nurse practitioners, a nutritionist, residents etc. which means seeing the right kind of person for your needs in a coordinated way.
Having said that, I have a good friend who can't say enough good things about Dr. Lear at Yonge and Eglinton.
posted by Joad at 8:17 PM on May 28, 2010
I can recommend the Family Health Team at St. Joe's and in general I would say a team is better for two reasons: it's easy to get an appointment in urgent situations even if it's not with your doc, but there is still continuity of care. And a team includes nurses, nurse practitioners, a nutritionist, residents etc. which means seeing the right kind of person for your needs in a coordinated way.
Having said that, I have a good friend who can't say enough good things about Dr. Lear at Yonge and Eglinton.
posted by Joad at 8:17 PM on May 28, 2010
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