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How to Find - Doctors Accepting New Patients

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Description

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A family doctor or nurse practitioner is your primary health care clinician, meaning they are the person you make an appointment with when you have a new, non-emergency health concern.

To find a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in Halton:

Health Care Connect

  • register for Health Care Connect and a nurse will search for a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in the local community
  • register online or call Health811 at 8-1-1 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • for more information, see website

Halton Physicians Accepting New Patients

  • Halton Region web page provides listings (by municipality) of family physicians who are accepting new patients
  • for more information, see website

Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team

  • interactive map displays healthcare providers accepting new patients in Halton Hills, Oakville, and Milton
  • for more information, see website

CareFinder

  • a free online platform created by Kevin Dzisah, a registered nurse in Halton Region, to help residents find family doctors who are currently accepting new patients
  • for more information, see website
Eligibility

No restrictions

Application Process

Registration required if using Health Care Connect

Office
No public telephone number
Languages
English
Fees
None
Agency Information
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Updated On
March 22, 2026
Last Verified On
November 4, 2025
Location
Halton
Accessibility
Not Applicable
Hours of Operation

Online service Mon-Sun 24 hours

Service Area(s)
Halton Region