As your body’s first line of defense, your skin takes a lot of hits. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and protects you from germs; repels water; and covers your blood vessels, nerves, and organs. If you aren’t feeling confident or comfortable about the skin you’re in or are worried about something on your skin, you should consider seeing a Dermatologist. Whether you are struggling with stubborn acne, hair loss, or itchy patches, speak with a Virtual Health Clinic healthcare provider about obtaining a referral to a Dermatologist. They can assist in deciding what the next steps would be so that you can start feeling good about yourself again.
Book Your AppointmentSkin is the largest organ of our body and plays a crucial role in covering and protecting everything which is inside our body. It acts as the first line of defense against diseases and infections, and helps with temperature regulation, vitamin production, and muscle movement.
Many factors like poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol, smoking, irritants, hormonal changes, sun exposure, weakened immune system, and genetics can negatively impact our skin health. While minor conditions like acne, dryness, sunburn, blisters, warts, and hives can be treated by a primary care doctor and managed by medications or topical creams, some signs and symptoms can appear due to an underlying health issue which need to be evaluated.
A dermatologist can help recognize such signs, and treat many conditions including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, skin cancer, and skin infections.
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No, you cannot see a Dermatologist without a referral in Ontario. You will first need to book a consultation with one of our doctors at the Virtual Health Clinic. After your consultation with our online doctor, a referral to a Dermatologist will be emailed to you or sent to your nearest specialist’s clinic.
At the Virtual Health Clinic, virtual consultations for a referral for Dermatologists are covered if you have a valid Ontario health card (OHIP). For out-of-province patients, the consultation fee is $50.00 CDN (including all applicable taxes), per visit. Virtual Health Clinic also accepts third-party insurance 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.
With the Virtual Health Clinic, you can get a same-day or next-day appointment to get a referral for a Dermatologist. The Virtual Health Clinic has a 'Quick Book' option to choose the next available appointment and you have the option of choosing a specific healthcare provider, date and time to your convenience
If you are not covered by OHIP or if your dermatology needs are cosmetic, the price will vary from clinic to clinic. At the Virtual Health Clinic, virtual consultations for a referral for Dermatologists are covered if you have a valid Ontario health card (OHIP). But in general, you can expect to pay around $100 for a consultation. In Ontario, any non-essential dermatology procedures generally cost upwards of $400.
After your consultation with our virtual doctor, a referral to a specialist will be emailed to you or sent to your nearest specialist’s clinic. If you have a valid Ontario health card, the consultation fee with a Virtual Health Clinic virtual doctor is covered by OHIP. For uninsured patients, the consultation fee is $50 CDN (including all applicable taxes), per visit. Virtual Health Clinic also accepts 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.
Yes, you can get a referral online for a Dermatologist near you. You can book a consultation with one of our doctors at the Virtual Health Clinic. After your consultation with our virtual doctor, a referral to a specialist will be emailed to you or sent to your nearest specialist’s clinic. 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. Virtual Health Clinic also accepts 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.
You can check if Dermatologists near you are accepting new patients by visiting the Virtual Health Clinic website. The Virtual Health Clinic has a Quick Book option to choose the next available appointment, or you have the option of choosing a specific healthcare provider, date and time to your convenience. Our healthcare providers can help with assessing your skin, hair and nail concerns to plan the right course of action.
You can see a Dermatologist in Ontario by obtaining a referral from the Virtual Health Clinic. You will first need to book a consultation with one of our doctors at the Virtual Health Clinic. After your consultation with our online doctor, a referral to a Dermatologist will be emailed to you or sent to your nearest specialist’s clinic. Virtual Health Clinic is open 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm (EST), including statutory holidays. Patients can schedule appointments with our online doctors at any time between 8am to 9pm, which suits them best.
A Dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, scalp, hair, and nail conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, suspicious moles, nail disorders, and more.