Skip the waiting room. With Rocket Doctor, you'll be able to speak to a licensed physician from the comfort of your own home, the same day.
This service is currently available in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
Completely covered by OHIP, MSP & AHCIP.
*Same day appointments subject to availability
Rocket Doctor appointments are free of charge for patients with OHIP, MSP & AHCIP
with provincial health insurance
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without provincial health insurance
* price varies depending on which province you reside in
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
Fill out most of your info beforehand, so your appointment is spent focusing on your current diagnosis and future treatment options.
Rest easy knowing you have an answer without the cost, time or challenge of visiting a hospital. You can also easily call your doctor for help if you aren’t feeling well – no more waiting on hold for an appointment or going back to the office.
We collect all the information we need ahead of your consultation.
Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Select a time for your consultation with a medical doctor.
We bill OHIP and Alberta Health directly. You have nothing to pay for your consultation.
Our doctors can help you with any family medicine and primary care needs.
Our doctors can fill ePrescriptions for non-controlled substances.
Doctors can order lab work and give you a lab work requisition.
Doctors can give you a sick note for work or school for short absences.
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.
Our doctors cannot prescribe controlled medications such as narcotics.
Doctors cannot fill out WSIB or specialty disability forms, such as school absence forms.
Doctors cannot provide sick notes for an illness that occurred in the past.
Our Doctors cannot provide sick notes for absences greater than a week.
We are a community of fully-licensed board-certified doctors ready to provide virtual care 24/7. We want to make the process of receiving healthcare more peaceful, more accurate, and more convenient.
At the touch of a button, you’re able to schedule an appointment and speak to a doctor face-to-face to get important diagnosis, prescriptions and care instructions so you or your child can start to feel better, faster.
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.
Dr. Sam Montasser
MD Lead, Alberta
University of Calgary MD, CCFP
Dr. Rohit Gandhi
MD Lead, Eastern Canada
University of Ottawa MD, McGill University CCFP (EM)
Dr. Jennifer Ashley O’Driscoll
MD Lead, Family Medicine
University of Toronto MD, CCFP
Dr. Shaan Pawa
MD Lead, British Columbia
McMaster University MD, CCFP (EM)
Dr. Matthew Sakumoto
MD Lead, Primary Care USA
Northwestern MD, Scripps Mercy FACP
Dr. Christopher Byrne
MD Lead, Ontario
Substance Use Services
Western University MD, University of Toronto FRCPC
Dr. Frank Myslik
Head of POCUS
Schulich School of Medicine MD, University of Ottawa CCFP (EM)
Dr. George Mastoras
MD Lead, Emergency Medicine
University of Calgary MD, University of Ottawa FRCPC
Dr. Febin Edwin
MD Lead, Psychiatry
University of Ottawa MD, FRCPC
Dr. Malik Burnett
MD Lead, Addictions Medicine USA
Duke University MD MBA,
Johns Hopkins MPH, ABPM
Dr. Holden Sheffield
MD Lead, Pediatrics
McMaster MD, FRCPC
University of Toronto
Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
Primary Care Appointment with a Doctor
Connect with a doctor in British Columbia for a primary care consultation. Through Rocket Doctor’s platform, you can see and speak to the doctor virtually, just like you’re in the clinic.
The doctor can assess symptoms or concerns through a video or audio visit in order to diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, refer to a specialist and more.
Physicians’ calendars are currently full, please check back for updated availabilities, these can change hour to hour. Currently, we are prioritizing patients in need of a follow up visit. If you are a patient who has been seen by a doctor on the platform before and require a follow-up appointment, kindly review your email, and register your account on Rocket Doctor’s patient portal.
Please click on Forgot Password and input your email address. After completing this step, you will be able to access your account and chat with our patient care team to arrange a follow-up appointment.
Mental Health Counselling (Mental Health Nurse)
Struggling with low mood? Unable to sleep? Experiencing a challenging time in life? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out?
Book an appointment virtually or via phone with a mental health professional. Registered mental health nurses provide counselling and comprehensive care. Chat with a trusted medical professional and receive tailored support to start feeling like yourself again.
Primary Care Appointment with a Doctor
Connect with a doctor in British Columbia for a primary care consultation. Through Rocket Doctor’s platform, you can see and speak to the doctor virtually, just like you’re in the clinic.
The doctor can assess symptoms or concerns through a video or audio visit in order to diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, refer to a specialist and more.
Physicians’ calendars are currently full, please check back for updated availabilities, these can change hour to hour. Currently, we are prioritizing patients in need of a follow up visit. If you are a patient who has been seen by a doctor on the platform before and require a follow-up appointment, kindly review your email, and register your account on Rocket Doctor’s patient portal.
Please click on Forgot Password and input your email address. After completing this step, you will be able to access your account and chat with our patient care team to arrange a follow-up appointment.
Mental Health Counselling (Mental Health Nurse)
Struggling with low mood? Unable to sleep? Experiencing a challenging time in life? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out?
Book an appointment virtually or via phone with a mental health professional. Registered mental health nurses provide counselling and comprehensive care. Chat with a trusted medical professional and receive tailored support to start feeling like yourself again.
Primary Care Appointment with a Doctor
Connect with a doctor in Alberta for a primary care consultation. Through Rocket Doctor’s platform, you can see and speak to the doctor virtually, just like you’re in the clinic.
The doctor can assess symptoms or concerns through a video or audio visit in order to diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, refer to a specialist and more.
Accepted plans that cover this service include:
In some cases you may be required to pay for your appointment and then submit a claim for reimbursement, for more details, please contact your provider.
