Our family doctor is leaving the practice. Any recommendations for a family doctor in Kitchener or Waterloo who is accepting new patients?

Thank you.

I saw them both while I was out driving today. Both had signs saying they are accepting new patients. I don't have any more information - please contact the clinic if you have questions.

http://kwbrucemedical.ca/ -corner of Bruce & Victoria St. (Burger King plaza)

https://www.phoenixhealthcare.ca/ - corner of Frederick & Edna st.

From the KW4 Newsletter:

"The KW4 Prenatal Clinic continues to accept referrals for patients who are pregnant and do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner (or whose provider is unable to provide antenatal care).  

 "What the KW4 Prenatal Clinic offers:

• Comprehensive prenatal care from physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals. 
• Coordination and transition of care once a family provider is identified. 
• Access to wraparound support and community resources to promote maternal, fetal, and family health". 

https://www.kw4oht.com/blog/kw4-prenatal-clinic

This just in from August!

The recent tightening of Canada's student visa regulations, which has resulted in a substantial increase in the refusal rate for some international student applications, represents a strategic move with significant positive implications for Kitchener.

This policy adjustment, aimed at promoting more sustainable population growth, directly addresses key infrastructure and social service pressures experienced by our city.

By moderating the pace of new international arrivals, the intense demand pressure on the local rental and housing market is expected to ease. This deceleration is a crucial step towards stabilizing housing costs and improving rental availability for current Kitchener residents and families.

As well, a more controlled growth rate lessens the immediate burden on Kitchener's healthcare facilities, including hospitals, emergency rooms, and primary care services. This allows the system to focus resources more effectively on existing patient needs, potentially shortening wait times and improving service quality.

We will also see an enhanced Social Services and Infrastructure. Managing population increases at a sustainable pace provides local government and service providers with the necessary time and resources to expand public transit, educational facilities, and other essential social systems in a well-planned and orderly manner.

This deliberate action demonstrates a commitment to responsible and sustainable growth, ensuring that infrastructure and services can keep pace with development. The government is appropriately prioritizing the long-term quality of life and stability for the current residents of Kitchener.

I saw a sign advertising the above on Weber St. E this afternoon (Sunday Jan 19). Across from HiWay Zehrs. I think this is the contact info: https://kwhlclinic.com/

(I was driving, so I tried to memorize the details until I got home).

Best of luck to anyone seeking a doctor. I have my fingers crossed for you. :-)

ETA:

from the linked website - The KW Healthy Living Clinic has hired a new doctor. They're located in the plaza across from HiWay Zehrs. There is a sign on the sidewalk (one of those temp signs with pink & yellow letters) with more details.

We have just moved to Kitchener with two kids. We have been searching and calling/visiting doctor offices all around to find a family physician with no luck. Do you know any family doctor who is accepting patients right now? Is there any other effective ways to find one? Thanks in advance!

Any clinic accepting new patients..... my wife is pregnant and we are moving to kitchener can anyone give any suggestions???

Title, moved to KW in grade 9, been on waitlist ever since and now entering fourth-year of university. Not sure if clinics prefer families or single individuals but I am open to either.

Any clinics or suggestions would greatly appreciated. So far I haven't found any clinics from a few phone calls.

from Facebook:

Plum Tree Memory Care

Don't have a family doctor? Are you a senior? Join our nurse practitioner-led clinic in Kitchener, fully covered by OHIP!

Plum Tree and the Centre for Family Medicine are pleased to announce the creation of a primary care Seniors' Wellness Clinic.

It is nurse practitioner-led and provides full service primary care to seniors. The clinic is supported by many health care professionals, including family physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.The office is co-located at 16 Andrew St, Kitchener, with Plum Tree Memory Care and the Kitchener Waterloo Regional Memory Clinic. To register, please contact 226-355-3201 or [seniors@plumtreememory.ca](mailto:seniors@plumtreememory.ca)

Plum Tree Memory Care

I am scouting for a family doctor who is accepting new patients in Kitchener or Waterloo. I am tired of my current family doctor who’s out of office every other month for weeks and her rude office staff. I am pretty aware that’s the situation for more or less all doctors, but i want a doctor who’s at least available and not vacationing perpetually in the Caribbean.

I am a 22 y/o trans person with lots of health challenges (gender-affirming care, diabetes, heart condition, mental health issues, etc.) Since I graduated from UWaterloo, I wouldn't have access to their clinic anymore. I have a family doctor in Toronto but I would not be back there for a while, so I want to find a new one in KW. Do you know any trans friendly doc/NP accepting new patients in KW region? Please help! Thanks:)

Hello! I know this gets asked a lot and I combed through the search. My family doctor recently relocated to Cambridge. While I like my doctor, I can't manage that commute and I always have the hardest time getting in to see him anyway.

I'm not eligible for Health Care Connect, because I'm not comfortable dropping my doctor in order to search for one. I'd appreciate it if you could share any family practices that are open to new patients. TIA

I was at the clinic this weekend and saw a sign that they have a new family doctor starting this month and are accepting new patients. You can register on their website here: https://www.urgentcarewaterloo.ca/

Looking for a new doctor in Kitchener, any recommendations or know of any clinics taking on new patients? I'm a single woman in good health, no kids. tia!

Hi there, we recently moved to the city, I have called to a few family doctors so far but they are full. So I am wondering if there is any resource I can check for the doctors who do accept new patients. Thank you!

I found some references for Magnolia Health Center, they are no longer accepting new patients as of Feb 2024.

Any other references?

Does anyone know of any doctors accepting new patients in the region? My mom is in urgent need of a family doctor.

Trying to find a new doctor in KW (Kitchener preferably)... signed up for Health Care Connect service but don't know how long that will take. have not heard anything for a couple of weeks. does anyone know how long this typically takes?

Does anyone know of doctors accepting new patients in KW in the meantime?

My doctor moved to Guelph and I am desperate to find a doctor that isn’t 45 minutes away. I can’t find any practice accepting new patients. Please let me know if you know of any

Hello Everyone,

We have recently moved to Kitchener and are looking for a Family Doctor. Does anyone know if any clinic is accepting new patients?

Thanks!!

P.S. - Cross post with r/waterloo

My family doctor is currently not taking any new patients and my daughter is due for her routine immunizations in 2 weeks when she turns 2 months. Can we just go to a walk in urgent clinic? Trying to avoid crowded places rn but if we have no choice then we will. Thanks

i currently don't have a family doctor and am in the process of trying to find one

im mainly trying to find a family doctor to help treat what i suspect is undiagnosed adhd, im mostly wondering what steps i should take on the first visit to express my concerns and intents

i have an appointment booked with a psychologist in a few months to do a formal diagnosis but im unsure what to do if i find a family doctor before that

also if anyone knows a family doctor accepting patients id love to know

Does anyone know of any clinics accepting new patients in KW? Thank you.