Book a same-day virtual appointment with an Ontario doctor
Why Rocket Doctor?
- Convenience & privacy
- Access to fully-licensed doctors in 10+ specialties
Book a telehealth consultation with a licensed Ontario doctor
Skip the waiting room. With Rocket Doctor, you'll be able to speak with a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment from the comfort of your home.
This service is currently available in Ontario.
Quick, Personalized & Safe
Skip the waiting room
Schedule a live text chat with a Rocket Doctor to get answers to your healthcare concerns.
Personalized advice
Dedicated physicians are working on our platform to provide you with personalized advice and treatment.
Safe and Secure
Get the answers to your healthcare concerns from a licensed Ontario physician in real-time. We take privacy seriously, and our system utilizes secure platforms and policies.
If you have a valid OHIP Card...
Choose a time that suits you for a live text chat appointment.
Text Chat in real-time with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, and more.
Information: Rocket Doctor is no longer able to offer video appointments to OHIP patients, this due to the recent changes to the Physicians Service Agreement effective December 1st, 2022.
If you would like these changes reversed so that virtual care is fully-funded by OHIP, please sign our petition here.
If you dont have a valid OHIP Card...
Choose a time that suits you for a live video chat appointment.
Video Chat with a doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medication, handle refills, write lab requisitions, order imaging, and more.
Information: If you choose this service and you do have a valid OHIP card. You will be scheduled for a live text chat. In these cases Rocket Doctor will not refund the difference in cost.
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 doctor.
With Rocket Doctor, Dr. Cherniak is creating an accessible and comfortable way for patients and families to access the care they need.
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.
Specialists
Get access to a specialist within days.
Book same-day appointments with pediatricians & addictions specialists.
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! 
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.
Our Founder
and Mission
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
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 (FRCPC)
Head of Emergency Medicine
University of Calgary MD,
University of Ottawa FRCPC
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 $50 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.
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.
Book an Appointment
Tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
