You're Not Searching Alone
With 2.5 million Ontarians without a family doctor, many are actively searching right now. FindYourDoctor brings the community together to help everyone find care faster.
The search can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our community-powered approach means every search, every phone call, and every status update helps someone else get closer to finding a doctor.
How FindYourDoctor Makes Searching Easier
Finding a family doctor in Ontario takes persistence, but FindYourDoctor helps you search smarter. Instead of calling dozens of clinics hoping for a "yes," you can see which ones are accepting patients before you pick up the phone.
Here's how it works, and how you can be part of a community that's helping each other find care.
Search for Clinics in Your Area
Enter your city or postal code to browse family doctor clinics near you. Our map and directory show each clinic's current accepting status, so you know who to call first.
What You'll See:
- Clinic name and location
- Current accepting status (Accepting, Not Accepting, Waitlist, or Unknown)
- Contact information to call the clinic
- When the status was last updated
Why This Helps:
Instead of calling clinic after clinic, you can focus your time on which ones are actually accepting patients. It's not a guarantee, but it saves you from dozens of unnecessary calls.
Searching is completely free. No signup required.
Call the Clinic Directly
When you find a clinic that appears to be accepting patients, call them to confirm. Ask if they're accepting new patients and whether you meet any specific requirements.
Why You Still Need to Call:
We show you which clinics are likely accepting, but they manage their own patient rosters. Availability can change daily, and some have specific criteria (age groups, specific conditions, geographic restrictions).
What to Ask When You Call:
- "Are you accepting new patients?"
- "Do you have any requirements or restrictions?"
- "What's the process to register as a new patient?"
- "How soon can I get my first appointment?"
Important Note:
Even if a status shows "Not Accepting," circumstances can change. If you're nearby or the clinic specializes in something you need, it may still be worth a call to ask about waitlists.
Help Keep Information Updated
This is where you help the community. After calling a clinic, whether they're accepting patients or not, take 30 seconds to update their status on FindYourDoctor.
Why This Matters:
Your 30-second update saves the next person hours of searching. When everyone contributes what they learn, the whole community benefits. That's how we keep information current and helpful.
How to Update:
- Find the clinic's listing
- Click "Update Status"
- Select the current status
- Submit (no account required)
You're Helping Someone:
When you update a status, someone else searching tomorrow won't waste time calling a clinic that's closed to new patients. You're paying forward the help you received from the last person who updated before you.
Subscribe to Alert Service
If you want to be notified the moment a clinic starts accepting patients, you can subscribe to our Alert Service. Get email alerts for up to 3 cities so you never miss an opportunity.
How Alert Service Works:
- Choose up to 3 Ontario cities to monitor in your area
- Receive email alerts when a clinic's status changes to "Accepting"
- Email includes clinic location, contact info, and distance from city center
- Act fast. You'll be among the first to know
- $7.99/month, cancel anytime
Who Alert Service Is For:
Alert Service is designed for people who are actively searching for a family doctor, whether for themselves or for loved ones in other cities. Many subscribers use alerts to help aging parents, family members, or friends find doctors in their area.
Free Search Still Works:
You don't need Alert Service to use FindYourDoctor. Searching is always free, and you can check as often as you like. Alert Service just automates the checking for you.
Community-Powered, Always Current
FindYourDoctor works because it's built on community participation. We don't scrape outdated directories or wait months between updates. Our information stays current because real people, just like you, share what they learn.
Someone searches and calls a clinic
They learn whether the doctor is accepting patients right now.
They update the status on FindYourDoctor
Takes 30 seconds. No account required.
The next person searching sees current information
They save time by knowing who to call first.
The cycle continues
Every person who updates helps the next person searching.
What Each Status Means
Accepting New Patients
The clinic is currently accepting new patients. Call soon. Rosters can fill quickly.
Not Accepting Patients
The clinic's roster is full and they're not taking new patients right now. This can change, but it may be weeks or months.
Waitlist Only
The roster is full, but you can join a waitlist. Ask them how long the wait typically is.
Status Unknown
We don't have current information. This usually means no one has called recently. You could be the first to update it.
When Status Was Updated: Each listing shows when the status was last confirmed. More recent updates are more reliable.
Your Questions Answered
Do I have to create an account to search?
No. Searching is completely free and requires no signup. Just visit the site, enter your location, and start browsing.
Is the information really accurate?
Our accuracy depends on community participation. The more people update statuses after calling clinics, the more current the information stays. We show when each status was last updated so you can decide how much to trust it.
What if the status is wrong when I call?
Things can change quickly. If you find incorrect information, please update the status after your call. That's how we keep the community informed.
Can I search without subscribing to alerts?
Absolutely. Searching is free forever. Alerts are optional for people who want automated notifications.
How quickly do alerts go out?
Email alerts are sent within minutes of a status change. This gives you a time advantage to call before the roster fills.
What if no doctors near me are accepting?
This is common right now. Consider setting up alerts for your area so you're notified the moment someone starts accepting. Also, try expanding your search radius or checking back regularly.
How to Improve Your Chances
Be Persistent
Finding a family doctor often takes time. Check regularly, call promptly when you see "Accepting" status, and don't get discouraged.
Expand Your Search Area
If your immediate area has no accepting doctors, widen your radius. Some people travel 30+ minutes to see their family doctor.
Call Early in the Day
Clinic phone lines are often busiest mid-morning. Try calling right when they open or in early afternoon.
Ask About Waitlists
Even if a clinic isn't accepting, ask if they have a waitlist. Some waitlists move faster than others.
Consider New Doctors
Newly graduated doctors or doctors new to an area are more likely to be accepting patients. They're just as qualified.
Register with Available Services
While you search on FindYourDoctor, also register with provincial or regional programs. Use every tool available.
Help Others While You Search
Update every status after you call. The community you help today will help you tomorrow.
Your Privacy Matters
What We Collect:
- Search location (city/postal code)
- For alert subscribers: email address and monitored cities
- Anonymous usage data to improve the site
What We Don't Collect:
- Your medical information
- Your personal health details
- Your phone calls or conversations with clinics
How We Use Information:
- To show you relevant clinics near you
- To send you email alerts (if subscribed)
- To improve the site for everyone
Your search history is yours. We don't sell data. We don't share personal information.
Ready to Start Your Search?
Thousands of Ontarians are searching right now. Join the community and help each other find care.
Start Searching Now
Browse clinics, see who's accepting, call.
- No signup required
- Always free
- Instant access
Get Notified Instantly
Monitor up to 3 cities and receive alerts when clinics start accepting.
- $7.99/month
- Cancel anytime
- Time advantage
You Will Find a Doctor
The search takes time, and it can feel discouraging. But doctors do accept new patients every week. When you combine FindYourDoctor's community updates with persistence and a bit of luck, you improve your chances.
You're part of a community of people helping each other navigate this challenge. Every status update, every search, and every shared bit of information moves everyone closer to finding care.
Keep searching. Stay hopeful. We're here to help.