WATERLOO REGION, ON – July 10, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of DoctorList.ca, a free and public web platform designed to help individuals and families across Canada quickly locate family physicians who are currently accepting new patients.
Created by a local medical IT firm in the Waterloo Region, DoctorList.ca aims to address the ongoing challenge many Canadians face in accessing primary care. The easy-to-use site offers a growing, community-sourced directory of clinics and doctors — searchable by city, region, or postal code — that are open to new patients.
“Access to family doctors is a foundational part of our healthcare system, but too many people are left guessing where to go or calling around aimlessly,” said the team behind DoctorList.ca. “We wanted to build a simple, accurate, and regularly updated resource that takes the frustration out of the process.”
Key Features:
- View clinic contact info, hours, and direct links
- Updated weekly to ensure accuracy
- Built with privacy and public benefit in mind — no signups or ads
Clinics listed on the site are verified through public notices, direct outreach, and local partnerships. Healthcare providers can also request updates or submit corrections to ensure the data remains reliable.
We also encourage doctors and clinics with a full patient roster to point unattached patients to DoctorList.ca as a helpful resource. This can help reduce the burden on clinic staff and ensure patients in need are directed to providers who are currently available.
For Ontario residents who are unable to find a physician through the site, we also recommend registering with Health Care Connect, a government service that helps people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner find one. You can learn more and register here:
👉 https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner#section-1
DoctorList.ca is already making an impact in Waterloo Region and is actively expanding to support other areas.
About DoctorList.ca
DoctorList.ca is a public service website created by a local healthcare IT team to improve access to family doctors in Waterloo Region. The site is freely available to all users and built with a focus on accessibility, simplicity, and accuracy.
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