Finding a Family Physician in Kingston
If you are a Kingston resident looking for information on finding a family physician, there are a few options for you to consider:
Health Care Connect
Health Care Connect is designed to help you find a family health care provider. To register with the program, simply call 1-800-445-1822. you will need a pen, some paper and your OHIP card when you call Health Care Connect.
To learn more about Province of Ontario's Health Care Connect program, please visit their website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/ms/healthcareconnect/public/index.html
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has an online family doctor database which allows you to search for information about family physicians, including their practice addresses, telephone numbers, qualifications and whether they are accepting new patients. Please visit their website at: http://www.cpso.on.ca/docsearch/
Frequently Asked Questions About Finding a Doctor
I recently moved to Ontario and don't have a valid Ontario Health Card. What do I do?
A valid Ontario Health Card or proof that you have applied for an Ontario Health Card is required. If you have applied for one, the Ministry would have provided you with paper receipt -- please use this in lieu of the actual health card.
If you do not have nor have applied for an Ontario Health Card, please contact an OHIP office and submit an application. The Kingston OHIP office is located at 1055 Princess Street, Suite 401 (near Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd., across from the Kingston Shopping Centre). The OHIP office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Telephone: 613-546-3811
I have a family doctor in the area, but I would like to switch to a new doctor. Can I switch doctors?
Health Care Connect and Health Team rostering activities are to connect Kingston's new family doctors with patients who are currently without a family physician.
My doctor is retiring and I'm worried that I won't be able to find a new doctor - should I get a new doctor?
If you have received written notification from your doctor that he/she is retiring, then you are considered to be without an family physician. If you are concerned that your doctor may be retiring but have not received notice, please speak with your doctor and/or the clinic which you go to prior to rostering with a new physician.
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation oversees the Family Physician Recruitment and Retention portfolio for the City of Kingston.
