Yes.
In Ontario, OHIP regulations require that all patients must be referred to a dermatologist by their family physician for treatment of medical dermatological conditions.
Cosmetic dermatology treatments do not require a referral..
DO I NEED A REFERRAL TO SEE THE DERMATOLOGIST AT TORONTO DERMATOLOGY CENTRE? All medical skin conditions (e.g. acne, rosacea, psoriasis, warts, skin cancer) require a referral letter from your family physician or walk-in clinic (or any medical doctor)..
Patients with troubling skin issues deserve a professional diagnosis and rapid access to a treatment plan.
But wait times for dermatological care in Toronto can average a few weeks..
Many of them seem surprised that there is no cost, that seeing a dermatologist in Ontario is an OHIP-covered service, so that anyone requiring expert skin, hair or nails care can see a dermatologist at no cost..
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The Toronto Dermatology Centre (TDC) practice philosophy is putting the patient first
Our team of talented & experienced Toronto dermatologists, are dedicated to providing the highest standard of dermatologic care for all skin types and ages
We are located in a very accessible part of Toronto (Bathurst & Sheppard), close to the 401 and with a TTC bus stop in front of our building
And very importantly, there is an abundance of parking behind and around the medical building
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We ensure that all patients are given the highest standard of skin care and treatment at our world-class dermatology clinic
Your skin is our obsessionOur 13,000 square foot Toronto dermatology facility is the largest and most comprehensive skin-care clinic in Canada
We provide top notch medical, surgical and cosmetic care of the skin in Canada
