FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Why do I need a family physician?

In Canada, your family doctor is your main entry point to the healthcare system. We have expert knowledge of the wide range of common problems experienced by patients. We recognize and consider personal and professional stress that may affect you. We know that providing you with the best care requires us to diagnose and treat your condition and understand who you are and how your illness affects you. We want to help work with you to prevent chronic illness and support a healthy, functional and fulfilling lifestyle. We work with other specialist physicians and allied health professionals such as nurses, social workers, dieticians, pharmacists and therapists to provide the best healthcare services.

How can I get a family physician?

If you do not have a family physician, you can find one through Ontario's Online Portal or by searching the CPSO database. Please note we are not accepting patients at this time as our current waitlist is over 3500 patients as over 30% of the population in midtown Toronto do not have a family doctor. Please contact your local MPP and ask why it is so difficult to obtain a family doctor and to obtain their suggestions on how to obtain care. There are also many private options like the Bay Street located Medcan, the online Maple (owned by Loblaws) and Medicio Healthcare which provide healthcare not covered by OHIP for those with financial means looking for more comprehensive preventative care than currently provided publicly.

I have a family physician, but I’m interested in being seen at Unify Health

Patients may wish to switch or transfer to a new family physician for various reasons. It is in the interest of everyone involved that the patient/doctor relationship be positive. If patients are unhappy with their current family physician, they are encouraged to speak with their family doctor directly about any concerns. There is currently an extensive waitlist for family physicians at our clinic. However, if you want to be seen by one of our specialists, please see your family physician to discuss and if deemed appropriate, obtain a referral.

Can my wife and kids have the same family physician as me?

Of course! There are some significant advantages to having the entire family be cared for by the same family physician. The doctor would still treat everyone confidentially as required but would understand the many interconnected social and emotional aspects affecting your family’s wellness. Speak to your family physician and you can ask if they can accept to have your family members enrolled as patients. Most family doctors have full practices and are not accepting patients at this time.

I have a medical issue, and it's urgent but not an emergency. Can I be seen?

Please call 911 or go to your local emergency department for any emergency. For urgent issues, we run a same-day appointment-based walk-in service for patients who are registered with our family practice. Examples of issues commonly seen are urinary infections, sore throats, joint pain, rashes and small cuts requiring stitches. Click the “Make an Appointment” button below to make an appointment to be seen.