Need to see a specialist
about health concern?

Book an appointment at our virtual clinic to get your specialist referral online. Chat with a Virtual Health Clinic virtual doctor by phone, video-call, or secure messaging about your health concerns. Get an assessment and have your specialist referral sent directly to our affiliated medical specialist.

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Get Answers and Prevent Unnecessary Trips to Busy Clinics.

With The Virtual Health Clinic’s easy-to-use platform, you can seamlessly book an appointment at our virtual clinic to speak to a doctor online from anywhere on any device 7-days a week.

The power of telemedicine allows you to get your new specialist referral online at a time that is convenient to you. If our online doctor requires a medical specialist from our team to provide consultation, an internal requisition will be sent to them directly and you will be notified once a virtual appointment is available with the specialist.

Explore the Benefits of Virtual Care

Our virtual clinic delivers positive health outcomes.

See your healthcare provider from the comfort of your own home.
Save time and money by not needing to commute and park for appointments.
Avoid having to wait in a doctor’s office when you’re sick or be exposed to illnesses.
Avoid having to take time off work or find childcare.

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your telehealth consultation?

Book your appointment for
your online specialist referral today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To get your specialist referral, simply book an appointment at a time that is convenient for you and chat with our virtual doctor by phone or video-call. If medically appropriate, our online doctor will send the referral to the specialist after which their office will contact you with the date and time of your appointment.

There are certain specialist services that may not be covered by your provincial health insurance, such as Registered Massage Therapists, Mental Health Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Physiotherapists. In these scenarios, you will be sent a referral letter directly for easy download and print to be shared with the specialist of your choice.

Yes, you are entitled to ask for a referral for specialist treatment; however, whether you'll get the referral depends on what your virtual doctor feels is clinically necessary in your case.

Generally, you cannot self-refer to a specialist. A specialist will only see you with a letter of referral from your General Practitioner.

You can connect with a Healthcare Provider 7-days a week between 8am to 9pm EST in 15 minutes or less from the time you requested your appointment. If medically appropriate your referral will be sent directly to the specialist after which their office will contact you with the date and time of your appointment.

If you have a valid Ontario health card, the consultation fee is covered by OHIP. For uninsured patients, the consultation fee is $50 CDN (including all applicable taxes), per visit. We also accept all major insurance plans where you may be fully covered or have reduced pricing. Please check your coverage with your insurance provider to see if this applies to you.

The Virtual Health Clinic’s virtual doctors work out of various medical clinics across Ontario. If our Healthcare Provider recommends in-person physical care, he or she will refer you to one of our affiliated medical clinics closest to you. With convenient evening and weekend hours, you can easily book an appointment to be seen by a doctor at a time that suits you.