Over 800,000 Torontonians are currently without a family doctor. Here's how to get medical documentation without waiting months for a GP.
Toronto has the highest absolute number of unattached patients in Canada. The Ontario Health Care Connect program has over 400,000 Torontonians waiting for a family doctor, with average wait times exceeding 2 years in many neighbourhoods. Walk-in clinics are overwhelmed, particularly in Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke where physician density is lowest.
| Clinic | Area | Typical Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Appletree Medical Group | Multiple locations | 2-4 hours |
| MCI The Doctor's Office | Downtown | 2-3 hours |
| Medcan | Yorkville | 1-2 hours (private) |
| Cleveland Clinic Walk-In | Midtown | 2-4 hours |
| Scarborough Walk-In Clinics | Scarborough | 3-5 hours |
While finding a family doctor in Toronto remains a years-long process, you don't need to wait to get medical documentation. MedLetter connects you with a CPSO-registered physician who provides same-day sick notes, return-to-work letters, and medical absence documentation — all online for $49. No clinic visit, no 3-hour wait.
Very few. Ontario Health Care Connect has over 400,000 Torontonians on the waitlist with typical wait times of 12-36 months. For immediate medical documentation needs, MedLetter provides same-day service from CPSO-registered physicians for $49.
Walk-in clinics (3-6 hour wait, often $20-30 fee), virtual clinics ($50-80), or MedLetter ($49, same-day delivery, no appointment). MedLetter is the fastest for documentation needs.
Appletree and MCI have weekend hours but expect 3-5 hour waits. MedLetter is available 7 days a week with same-day delivery — no waiting room required.
Yes, but wait times are 12-36 months. For immediate sick note needs, use MedLetter — $49, same-day delivery from a CPSO-registered physician.
Yes. MedLetter sick notes are signed by CPSO-registered physicians and accepted by all Toronto employers including the City of Toronto, TTC, major banks, and all Ontario businesses.
Yes. MedLetter provides same-day delivery — fill out the online form in 2 minutes and receive your signed sick note within hours. Available 7 days a week.
Get Your Sick Note in Toronto — $49