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Book a virtual appointment and talk to an orthopedic surgeon for free with OHIP.

It's time to skip the waiting room. With Rocket Doctor, you'll be able to speak with a fully vetted physician to discuss orthopedic treatment options or get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon from the comfort of your home, completely covered by OHIP.

This service is currently available in Ontario. All consultations are free of charge for patients.

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How Rocket Doctor Works

Tell Us About You

We collect all the information we need ahead of your consultation, through our secure platform.

Tell Us What You Need

Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.

Book a Virtual Consultation

Select a time for your consultation with a medical doctor.

Pay Nothing Out of Pocket

We bill OHIP directly. You have nothing to pay for your consultation.

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Common Orthopedic Problems

  • Joint & Hip Pain (arthritis)
  • Back Pain & Muscle Strain
  • Arm & Elbow Pain (fractures & dislocations)
  • Neck Pain & Whiplash
  • Wrist Pain (carpal tunnel syndrome)
  • Foot & Ankle Injuries

If you are experiencing these or other orthopedic conditions,
book an appointment to speak with a doctor.

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Specialists

Get access to a specialist within days.

Book same-day appointments with pediatricians & addictions specialists.

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Our Patients Love Us

Over 90,000 patients seen

4.5/5

4.7 out 5 stars

Michelle

Toronto, ON

I appreciate how prompt everyone is at Rocket Doctor. Bea, the patient care coordinator communicated appointment availability and booked me in promptly. My appointment with the endocrinologist, Dr. Alexa Clark was amazing!   

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What Our Doctors Can Help You With

Primary Care Consultations

Our doctors can help you with any family medicine and primary care needs.

ePrescriptions

Our doctors can fill ePrescriptions for non-controlled substances.

Labs & Referrals

Doctors can order lab work and give you a lab work requisition.

Medical Notes

Doctors can give you a sick note for work or school for short absences.

What Our Doctors Can't Help You With

Medical Emergencies

Rocket Doctor is not intended for medical emergencies. If you believe you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.

Controlled Medication

Our doctors cannot prescribe controlled medications such as narcotics.

Disability and School

Doctors cannot fill out WSIB or specialty disability forms, such as school absence forms.

Backdated Sick Notes

Doctors cannot provide sick notes for an illness that occurred in the past.

Long-term Absence Sick Notes

Our doctors cannot provide sick notes for absences greater than a week.

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Our Founder
and Mission

Dr Cherniak - Online Doctor

Our Founder
and Mission

As a practicing Emergency Room Doctor, 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.

Our Medical Leadership

Dr. Sam Montasser

MD Alberta Lead
University of Calgary MD, CCFP

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Dr. Rohit Gandhi

MD Lead Eastern Canada
University of Ottawa MD, McGill University CCFP (EM)

Dr. Jennifer Ashley O'Driscoll (CFPC)

Head of Family Medicine
University of Toronto MD, CCFP

Dr. Shaan Pawa

MD BC Lead
McMaster University MD, CCFP (EM)

Dr. Frank Myslik

Head of POCUS
Schulich School of Medicine MD
University of Ottawa CCFP (EM)

Dr. George Mastoras

Dr. George Mastoras (FRCPC)

Head of Emergency Medicine
University of Calgary MD,
University of Ottawa FRCPC

Dr Christopher Byrne

Dr. Christopher Byrne (MSc FRCPC)

Head of Addiction Services
UWOMD, University of Toronto FRCPC,
University of Oxford MSc

FAQ

Questions and Answers

Your online virtual appointment is done via a secure video call, just like FaceTime or Skype, but on our secure HIPAA-compliant video platform. No downloads necessary! Join your appointment right from your phone or computer browser. You don’t need to be tech savvy, it’s simple and easy to use. We’ll text you a link for your appointment.

Online visits with one of our doctors are free with your provincial health card or only $65 if you do not have a health card or are visiting from out of province.

Yes, we can prescribe most medications. Our doctor will write you a prescription in real time and send it to the local pharmacy of your choice. Please come prepared with your preferred pharmacy’s contact information.

Physicians on the Rocket Doctor platform can see patients for a wide range of medical complaints, including COVID-19 symptoms, common infections (e.g., UTI, pneumonia, cellulitis), mental health concerns, colds and flu, and doctor’s notes.

Asthma, COPD, primary health care conditions like blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, pain relief (aside from controlled substances), lifestyle advice, stress, sleep issues, and much more.

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Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.


Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.

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If you do not have a referral and would like to book an appointment with our General Medicine providers please

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If you have a referral that has already been faxed to Rocket Doctor and would like to follow up on its status.

Please Call
1 867 670 2273

If you have a referral for any of the below available specializations.

  • Allergy / Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Family + Lactation Consulting
  • General Surgery
  • STI
  • Genetics
  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lifestyle Medicine for Stroke Neurology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Nephrologist
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Respirology

Please Fax
1 647 696 8973

Live Text Chat with a Doctor

Get the answers to your healthcare concerns from a licensed Ontario physician in real-time.

 

Connect with a doctor and chat in real-time via live text chat. Choose a time and connect with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, and more.

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Live Video Chat with a Doctor

Connect with a doctor via live video consultation. Speak to a licensed doctor using the video camera on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

 

Schedule your video medical consultation with a time that works for you. See the doctor without the hassle of travel and crowded waiting rooms

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Live Text Chat with a Doctor

Get the answers to your healthcare concerns from a licensed Ontario physician in real-time.

 

Connect with a doctor and chat in real-time via live text chat. Choose a time and connect with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, and more.

Appointments: $55

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Live Video Call with a Physician Assistant

Connect with a qualified Physician Assistant through live video call from your smart phone, tablet or computer.

 

Schedule your video medical consultation at a time that works for you. Rest assured, you’re in good hands. Our dedicated Physician Assistants are highly trained, and all cases are reviewed by a fully licensed Ontario doctor.

Appointments: $65

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Substance Use Services Clinic

Rocket Doctor’s Substance Use Service is dedicated to providing support, resource, and advice to individuals struggling with substance use. Our service is tailored to give individuals the freedom to seek help in a safe, secure and confidential environment.

 

If you or someone you know is dealing with substance use issues, we are here to help.

Substance Use Services appointments are completely free with OHIP

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Live Video Call with a Doctor

Connect with a Doctor via live video call from your smart phone, tablet or computer.

As a result of changes made by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ontario Ministry of Health, there are a very limited number of doctors providing appointments that are free of charge for OHIP-covered patients on Rocket Doctor.

 

Appointment wait times are expected to be significantly longer on this service, compared to our other virtual care services.

Appointments: $0 with OHIP

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Live Chat with a Doctor

Get the answers to your healthcare concerns from a licensed Ontario physician in real-time.

Connect with a doctor and chat in real-time via live text chat.

Choose a time and connect with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requistions, order imaging and more.

 

Book a one-off chat with the doctor or plan for the winter season, and the months that follow with some holiday savings.

Choose an option that’s right for you. With Rocket Doctor chat subscriptions, you get access to our live chat service all year.

Single Live Chat

$55 per visit

Chat on Demand

Book a one-off chat visit with a doctor. Choose a time that works for you.

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10% Savings

Lite

$62 /monthly cost

($744 billed annually)

15 Visits per year

$49.60 per visit

Up to 1 registered patient

Get 15 visits per year with our Lite chat membership and save $5 per visit. For individuals looking to prepare themselves for the year ahead.

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25% Savings

Plus

$82.50 /monthly cost

($990 billed annually)

Popular Deal

24 Visits per year

$41.25 per visit

Up to 2 registered patients

Get access to 24 chat visits per year with some big savings. Ideal for couples looking to plan for the year ahead. Or for individuals with more frequent health concerns.

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30% Savings

Premium

$113 /monthly cost

($1,356 billed annually)

36 Visits per year

$37.67 per visit

Up to 4 registered patients

Our biggest savings package! Get 36 virtual chat visits per year. Prepare for the year ahead of healthcare visits for the whole family. Suitable for individuals and couples with very frequent, chronic or recurring health concerns.

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Live Video Chat with a Doctor

Connect with a doctor via live video consultation. Speak to a licensed doctor using the video camera on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

 

Schedule your video medical consultation with a time that works for you. See the doctor without the hassle of travel and crowded waiting rooms

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Live Text Chat with a Doctor

Get the answers to your healthcare concerns from a licensed Ontario physician in real-time.

 

Connect with a doctor and chat in real-time via live text chat. Choose a time and connect with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, and more.

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Book an Appointment

Please fill in your details and you will be added to the waiting list for an appointment completely covered by OHIP.

Due to high demand and limited physician availability for this service, wait times are likely to be significant longer than our other virtual care services. Patients will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please do not call our support team for an update on your appointment. Our Patient Care team will contact you as soon as your appointment is ready to be scheduled.

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Please note that you may not necessarily be booked for this time and date. Your reason for booking and the clinical context of the next available physician will determine the exact appointment details. Refunds will not be issued where appointments do not align with the selected time, although we will do our best to work with your schedule.

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