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Residents of ON

OHIP-covered Virtual Visits

OHIP Dermatology Visits require a Doctor's Referral

Need a Referral?

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Audio/Video-Visit with our Family Doctor, who can Refer you to our Dermatologists

• Same/next-weekday
  appointments available
   

• Requires valid OHIP or UHIP
   

• Visits with our Family Doctor does not affect your own Family Doctor (e.g. no negation)

If you are Referred by your own Doctor:

• Once your Doctor submits via our Online Referral Form, you'll get a email link to book your Audio/Video Visit with our Dermatologist.
   

• You must register using this specific email link
   

• Please note: we do NOT accept faxed referrals. All Referrals must be entered via our Online Referral Form. We strongly encourage everyone to embrace modern technology. 
   

• Requires valid OHIP or UHIP
   

• In the uncommon case that in-person care is required, you will be referred into a Dermatologist's physical clinic

If you don't have OHIP / UHIP and desire an audio/video visit, book a Dermatologist Virtual Visit here (no referral required, receipt for insurance submission provided)

What can be cared for virtually?

DermCafé CAN'T safely provide virtual care for:​

• Inadequately captured on photo:

  • Mole/skin cancer/lesion concerns

  • Concerns inside the mouth

  • Concerns in the genital region

  • Concerns on the scalp

  • Full or regional skin checks

  • Rarer, scarring types of hair loss

• Requires in-person care from the onset:

  • Widespread and complex rashes 

  • Wounds

  • Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer removals)

• Medical emergencies

• Prescription for controlled substances

These concerns require in-person care at physical Dermatologist offices

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DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for:

• Acne and acne scarring

• Rosacea

• Eczema 

• Psoriasis

• Other localized itchy skin rashes (Contact dermatitis)

• Other facial rashes (Seborrheic dermatitis)

• Hemangiomas 

• Facial skin discolouration (Melasma)

• Localized superficial skin infection (e.g. tinea)

• Female/male pattern hair loss

• Vitiligo

• Hives

• Benign lesion removals (e.g. moles) in the GTA and Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices

DermCafé is a VIRTUAL clinic. All OHIP/UHIP visits are conducted via audio/video phone call and diagnoses made via submitted photos. We do NOT provide expedited follow-ups to in-person Dermatology clinics. All follow-ups must be arranged through DermCafé unless otherwise specified