How to get a family doctor in Ontario
Ontario's Health Care Connect refers residents without a family doctor to one accepting patients in their area. A Care Connector does the matching; registration is free and requires a valid OHIP number.
The official registry
Health Care Connect
Step by step
- Register for Health Care Connect online or by calling 1-800-445-1822.
- Have your OHIP number ready.
- A Care Connector searches for a provider near you and contacts you.
- Respond promptly to a referral — offers can expire.
While you wait
- Health811 gives free 24/7 nurse advice.
- Community Health Centres accept patients in some areas regardless of roster status.
- Nurse practitioner-led clinics may have shorter lists than physician practices.
Clinics reported accepting patients in Ontario
Community-reported status, updated as people call and tell us what they heard. Always confirm by phone.
Registry details last verified . Programs change — confirm with the official source before relying on this. This page is information, not medical advice.