Specialist Referrals
Further care and treatment!
Sometimes you need to be put in touch with a specialist who has more specialized knowledge in the area of your medical concern.
Find a Service Provider Near YouConnecting With a Healthcare Facility & Provider for a Specialist Referral Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult!
MedCare Connect provides high-quality services all through a blend of human-centred design, technology, and an exceptional patient-centred team to get you connected to a healthcare facility and provider, quickly and seamlessly.
Request an Appointment
Visit www.medcareconnect.ca to start the simple and easy process of being put in touch with a healthcare facility and provider.
Connect with a Healthcare Facility & Provider
The MedCare Connect team will put you in touch with a healthcare facility and provider and notify you of your upcoming appointment.
Receive Medical Advice, a Diagnosis and Treatment
The healthcare provider can provide you with a diagnosis, prescription, doctor’s note, specialist referral or order lab work when deemed necessary.
If you are seeking further specialized care and treatment for your medical concern, reach out to MedCare Connect.
MedCare Connect will put you in touch with a healthcare facility and provider to help you get a specialist referral.
- Convenient
No more being turned away because the clinic is full.
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Efficient
We offer a quick and easy process of requesting an appointment.
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Technology-Driven
Our system will book you with the next available healthcare facility and provider for a faster connection.
Ontario Residents
Free, 100% OHIP covered with a valid Ontario health card.
$50 CAD consultation fee without a valid Ontario health card.
Private Insurance
Direct billing available with our affiliated insurance partners.
All major insurance plans accepted for international students and uninsured individuals.
Coverage and eligibility vary by insurer. Please check your policy for coverage eligibility. For non-affiliated insurance partners, patients are required to pay a $50 CAD consultation fee. A receipt will be issued for you to reimburse to your insurance company for assessment of reimbursement.
Uninsured Services
Certain services are not covered by provincial or private insurance and may incur extra fees at the end of your appointment.
Please note that certain forms and documents may require an in-person assessment at a local healthcare facility and will be filled in at the healthcare provider’s discretion, when medically appropriate.
When you need a specialist referral, MedCare Connect can help.
In Ontario, patients must obtain a referral from a healthcare provider before they can see a specialist. If the healthcare provider deems it necessary, you can be referred to a specialist for specialized care.
There are a variety of specialists that we can connect you with based
on your symptoms,
diagnoses and/or needs. Some of these specialist are:
- Gynecologist
- Obstetrician
- Dermatologist
- Allergist
- Hematologist
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re experiencing health problems and feel that you are not getting to the bottom of it, it may be time to be referred to a specialist. The same holds true if you don’t feel better after trying treatment that your primary healthcare provider had expected to work or if you are presented with a complex medical condition.
Once the referral has been sent to the specialist and reviewed by their office, the specialist’s office will call you directly to schedule an appointment for further treatment. Please note that each specialist has their own criteria that a patient must meet before a referral is accepted.
In Ontario, you cannot self-refer to a specialist. You must first consult with a healthcare provider who will refer you to the correct specialist based on your symptoms and diagnoses.
Appointment wait times can vary depending on the specialist and the urgency of your condition. Some referrals can be scheduled within a few days, while others may take several weeks.