FOR COVID-19 INFO PLEASE GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AND THE AFTER HOURS CARE TAB
A general note in regard to getting urgent appointments at OUR OFFICE (ONLY for current family practice patients):
A general note in regard to Walk In Clinics
A general note in regard to getting urgent appointments at OUR OFFICE (ONLY for current family practice patients):
- Please call the office if you require an urgent assessment (in the next 24-48 hours)
- If you do not reach someone by phone then leave a message (other than on weekends) and we will get back to you shortly (within a business day). You can always send an email to the clinic as well (don't include confidential medical info)
- Though you may not see any availability online for urgent appointments we reserve time in our schedule for these types of appointments on a daily basis
- For after hours and other options to get care see our after hours care tab on the website
- For an emergency go to the emergency department/call 911
A general note in regard to Walk In Clinics
- Please do not go to “Walk In Clinics” if possible; instead please use the resources on our after hours care tab
- We do not get reports from these clinics, it is not good continuity of care, nor do we find these medical encounters are as effective (they don't have access to your records, recent blood work etc...)
- When you need help after hours (certain evenings, and weekends) please refer to the after hours care tab on our website
Book an appointment
We are NOT currently accepting new Family Practice patients. This may change from time to time. To speak with someone at our office please call (416)-282-5773
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Clinic Email: direnfeldfamilymedicine@gmail.com
(note: email is only for communication regarding/for current patients of Direnfeld Family Medicine, other emails will be deleted)
Keep the following in mind if you choose to communicate with our office via email: This email address is for administrative inquiries only (appointment setting, contact with admin etc....). To send personal medical information please use Medeo messaging (if needed ask the staff to open a thread by phone/email). If/when you use email, especially when sending sensitive information, please be aware that email is not considered secure. This office cannot be held responsible if there is any security breech, or lost information during correspondence with this office via email. If you are not comfortable with the non-secure nature of email, please use the telephone (416-282-5773) or ask the office to open a Medeo thread with you (Medeo is secure and is our preferred method of electronic communication for health related matters.
Emails and phone calls
Please keep in mind that non-urgent emails & phone calls will be answered within 2 business days. We are not able to answer emails or return phone calls after hours (e.g. evenings and weekends)
(note: email is only for communication regarding/for current patients of Direnfeld Family Medicine, other emails will be deleted)
Keep the following in mind if you choose to communicate with our office via email: This email address is for administrative inquiries only (appointment setting, contact with admin etc....). To send personal medical information please use Medeo messaging (if needed ask the staff to open a thread by phone/email). If/when you use email, especially when sending sensitive information, please be aware that email is not considered secure. This office cannot be held responsible if there is any security breech, or lost information during correspondence with this office via email. If you are not comfortable with the non-secure nature of email, please use the telephone (416-282-5773) or ask the office to open a Medeo thread with you (Medeo is secure and is our preferred method of electronic communication for health related matters.
Emails and phone calls
Please keep in mind that non-urgent emails & phone calls will be answered within 2 business days. We are not able to answer emails or return phone calls after hours (e.g. evenings and weekends)
Get in touch
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ADDRESS: 1265 Morningside Ave, Suite 107 Toronto, ON, M1B 3V9 PHONE: 416-282-5773 FAX: 416-282-9545 HOURS: Monday 9:00am-7:30pm Tuesday 9:00am-2:00pm Wednesday 4:00pm-7:30pm Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:30am-12:00pm |
About our clinic
At Direnfeld Family Medicine we are pleased to provide comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine in a respectful, non-judgemental environment. Our goal is to help patients achieve a state of wellness. We have a special interest in approaching medicine from a holistic, whole person perspective and pride ourselves on our nutritional and lifestyle approach to medicine. This clinic is a teaching site; you may see resident/student doctors as part of your care.
INFORMATION ON COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination
To book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment across Ontario please go to:
https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca
The Scarborough Health Network has now launched their covid vaccine clinic website. They are vaccinating out of numerous locations including Centenary Hospital and Centennial College.
The website is:
WWW.SCARBVACCINE.CA
YOU CAN BOOK A COVID-19 VACCINE THROUGH THE SCARBOROUGH HEALTH NETWORK AT WWW.SCARBVACCINE.CA. (please book through this website or phone number as different booking systems have different criteria)
GENERAL INFO ON COVID-19
GREAT RESOURCE IF GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 - WHAT TO DO IF SICK, WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED GO TO THIS LINK: confused about covid
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE SICK?
If you are mildly ill (i.e. cold symptoms, mild flu symptoms), stay home and please go to the public health website to fill out the COVID-19 Assessment Questionnaire (click here). After answering a few questions, you will be given instructions to self-monitor, self-isolate, call our office, go to an assessment centre or go to the ER. We do not want you to be exposed to possible COVID-19 patients at an assessment centre unless absolutely necessary.
If you have shortness of breath, chest pain or light headedness, put on a mask and proceed to the hospital. Do not take public transit if possible.
▪PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE OFFICE WITHOUT CALLING/BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT FIRST IF YOU HAVE INFECTIOUS SYMPTOMS. Please understand that appointments must be scheduled this way so that we can keep our pregnant, higher risk patients and newborns, who must come in safe. Please do not come in early for your appointment.
A few important updates about seeking urgent care or seeking care for influenza (flu) - like - illnesses (ILI):
COVID-19 vaccination
To book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment across Ontario please go to:
https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca
The Scarborough Health Network has now launched their covid vaccine clinic website. They are vaccinating out of numerous locations including Centenary Hospital and Centennial College.
The website is:
WWW.SCARBVACCINE.CA
YOU CAN BOOK A COVID-19 VACCINE THROUGH THE SCARBOROUGH HEALTH NETWORK AT WWW.SCARBVACCINE.CA. (please book through this website or phone number as different booking systems have different criteria)
GENERAL INFO ON COVID-19
GREAT RESOURCE IF GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 - WHAT TO DO IF SICK, WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED GO TO THIS LINK: confused about covid
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE SICK?
If you are mildly ill (i.e. cold symptoms, mild flu symptoms), stay home and please go to the public health website to fill out the COVID-19 Assessment Questionnaire (click here). After answering a few questions, you will be given instructions to self-monitor, self-isolate, call our office, go to an assessment centre or go to the ER. We do not want you to be exposed to possible COVID-19 patients at an assessment centre unless absolutely necessary.
If you have shortness of breath, chest pain or light headedness, put on a mask and proceed to the hospital. Do not take public transit if possible.
▪PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE OFFICE WITHOUT CALLING/BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT FIRST IF YOU HAVE INFECTIOUS SYMPTOMS. Please understand that appointments must be scheduled this way so that we can keep our pregnant, higher risk patients and newborns, who must come in safe. Please do not come in early for your appointment.
A few important updates about seeking urgent care or seeking care for influenza (flu) - like - illnesses (ILI):
- Recently SHN Emergency Department and our East GTA Family Health Team have partnered up to start a program called EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VIRTUAL URGENT CARE.
- This program welcomes patients to register online for a virtual (phone or video) visit on the same day with an emergency department doctor.
- To book go to:
- https://www.shn.ca/virtual-urgent-care/
- you must fill out the consent form on the right side of the website and then follow the link to book an appointment
- Note you need a Medeo account to use this service (this is the service our office uses for electronic communications)
- ILI (see above) Cold/ Flu/ Covid-19 clinic at Scarborough General Hospital:
- website: https://www.shn.ca/cold-flu-covid19-clinic/
- This is for patients who have moderate symptoms (cough, fever etc…) who need an assessment by a doctor to direct further management of their illness.
- Who should go:
- Fever 37.8 or higher
- any worsening - cough, sore throat, hoarse voice, nasal congestion, loss of taste/smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, pink eye etc….
- Who should go:
- A covid test/flu shot can be provided at this assessment as appropriate with consideration of provincial guidelines.
- Book an appointment at the above link. The website also provides information on where to park, where to go etc…..