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Primary & Urgent Care
Connect to a fully licensed Canadian physician for a medical consultation. Primary care services include:
- Routine checkups/preventative health
- Prescription refills
- Specialist referrals
- Sick notes
- Sexual health consultations
- Diabetes and hypertension
- Cold & flu, allergies and other illnesses
- Depression and anxiety issues
- More
For specialist referrals, please fax to 647-696-8973
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Specialist Care
Access a range of specialist healthcare providers from the comfort of your own home. Specialist services include:
- Pediatrics
- Dietary & Nutrition
- Cardiology
- Pain
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Internal medicine & nephrology
- Psychiatry
- ADHD Assessment
- Allergy & clinical immunology
- More
Specialist care clinics are completely free and covered by provincial healthcare (OHIP, MSP, AHCIP).
Availability of specialist services will vary, depending on the province you reside in.
For patients referrals, please fax to 647-696-8973
Substance Use and Addictions
Rocket Doctor’s Substance Use Service is dedicated to providing support, advice and treatment to individuals struggling with substance use in a safe, secure and confidential environment.
We offer substance use treatment and advice for
a wide range of substance use concerns including:
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Cocaine
- Opioids
- Cannabis
- Benzodiazepines
- Methamphetamine
- Many More
The Substance Use Services clinic is currently only available in Ontario. Appointments are completely free with OHIP.
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New to Virtual Care?
Read our guide on virtual healthcare which includes some tips on how to prepare for your appointment
Are you looking for a quick, easy and trusted way to connect with a Canadian licensed doctor from the comfort own your own home?
Rocket Doctor offers virtual doctor appointments in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta for all your health concerns.
When you book an appointment with Rocket Doctor, we’ll match you with the best suited doctor for you, based on the information you provide.
Skip the long lines, skip the waiting room at a walk-in clinic. Our virtual clinic is available so you can get the care you need when you need it. Whether you need a consultation for a minor issue from a family doctor or a specialist appointment with an orthopedic doctor, highly qualified health professionals are working on Rocket Doctor to provide you with care you need.
Get matched with the best suited doctor for your healthcare needs
With Rocket Doctor, you can access family doctors emergency doctors or specialists online from anywhere. Online doctors in your province are available to provide you with the medical advice you need. You can get a medical advice, prescriptions, specialist treatment and more from doctors licensed in your province.
Healthcare providers in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta are working on our platform to provide you with quick and easy access to care. Most of our services are covered by your provincial health cover so there is no cost to you*. At Rocket Doctor, we know how important your health is, and we’re here to help you maintain it.
* Rocket Doctor’s primary and emergency care services in Ontario are no longer covered by OHIP due to recent changes made by the OMA and Ontario Ministry of Health. Specialist care services are still covered by OHIP. For more information, and to sign the petition to see these changes reversed visit save virtual clinic
Book your virtual appointment with a family doctor or specialist today and experience the convenience and quality of care that virtual care offers.
Providing Access for Rural and Underserved Communities
Learn how Rocket Doctor is helping bridge the healthcare gap, particularly for people in rural communities who struggle to access healthcare altogether.
What our Patients Have to Say
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" Staff were very attentive and listened to my concerns. Offered not only a solution but advice on a couple of items that were noted from my intake questions. Thank you for all of you advice and help. "
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rocket Doctor is a virtual health platform that allows you to book an online doctor appointment in Canada from the comfort of your own home. It works by connecting you with Canadian licensed physicians who can provide medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment through secure video call or text chat (text chat is currently available in Ontario only)
Currently, Rocket Doctor is available to patients in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
A Rocket Doctor physician licensed and located in your province will speak to you where you can discuss any symptoms or concerns that you are feeling with a virtual visit. The doctor will assess you and put together the best care plan for you. If a prescription is required, arrangements will be made to send it to a pharmacy of your choice.
Waiting times depend on the availability of doctors in your province. In most cases, when you request an appointment, it will be scheduled for either that same day, or the following day.
Rocket Doctor’s virtual care online appointments can address a range of medical conditions, including acute illnesses, mental health concerns, sexual health concerns, allergies and much more. However, there are some medical issues that may require an in-person visit with a doctor or specialist
We have built our cloud-based technology platform in a way that enables each doctor to view the records of all of your previous visits with Rocket Doctor in order to assist with the best possible care. While each doctor may not have time to review these records in-depth in advance of your visit, the system ensures that access to the information that will assist in your care as streamlined and efficient as possible.
All doctors on Rocket Doctor are fully licensed Canadian physicians, qualified to practice medicine in Canada. They are required to meet the same standards and regulations as doctors who work in traditional brick-and-mortar clinics or hospitals.
Yes, you can obtain a prescription through Rocket Doctor’s online appointments, regardless of which province you are located in. If the doctor deems it necessary, they can send your prescription directly to your pharmacy for collection. Whether you are in Ontario, British Columbia, or Alberta, Rocket Doctor provides a convenient and accessible alternative to in-person doctor visits for prescriptions and prescription refills.
If you need to see a specialist, you can get a referral from a physician through Rocket Doctor. There are also a number of specialists working on the platform meaning accessing specialist care much can be much quicker and more convenient.
If you need additional testing after your online doctor appointment with Rocket Doctor, the doctor may request blood work, imaging, or other diagnostic tests. You may be required to visit a physical clinic or hospital for these services.
In Alberta and British Columbia, appointments are completely covered by provincial health plans.
For Ontario patients, specialist care services including our Substance Use Services clinic are fully covered by OHIP, however, unfortunately due to changes made by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ontario Ministry of Health, primary care and urgent care services on Rocket Doctor are no longer funded by OHIP. Rocket Doctor offers a range of care options ranging from $55-$65 for an appointment.
When you first book an appointment, the smart platform will match you with the most appropriate licensed health professional available for your medical concerns. This ensures that you receive the best possible care and advice during your virtual appointment, whether you need to see an online doctor for a routine check-up or have a more urgent medical concern.
For any follow up appointments, you can request to meet with the same physician. The team will do their best to arrange an appointment with your chosen physician however it will depend on the specific doctor’s availability.
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About Rocket Doctor
Rocket doctor is a digital health platform that allows physicians to provide comprehensive care virtually.
Through our efficient and automated digital health platform, we're making high-quality healthcare affordable, accessible, quick and convenient.
Dr. William Cherniak
ER Physician, CEO & Founder of Rocket Doctor
As a practicing Emergency Room Doctor, Rocket Doctor's founder, Dr. William Cherniak saw first-hand how the lack of options to in-person care negatively impact patients, families, and doctors.
With Rocket Doctor, Dr. Cherniak is creating an accessible and comfortable way for patients and families to access the care they need.
