Find a Doctor

If you have a severe injury or potentially life-threatening problem, you should always go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.
If you're not certain what sort of medical support you need, visit Know Your Care Options

Find a family doctor

Register with Health Care Connect to find a family doctor who is accepting new patients in Waterloo Region. Register online or call 1-800-445-1822 to sign up for the program.

Public Health does not keep a list of family doctors accepting new patients.

Health811

Health811 is a provincial health advice service for non-emergency issues. It is available at any time of the day or night. Call 811 (TTY: 711) to talk to a registered nurse. You can also visit the Health811 website to use the online chat and for a searchable database of health care services, including walk-in clinics.


Hospitals

Visit Hospitals in Waterloo Region for local hospital information.


Walk-in clinics

Walk-in clinics provide medical care for people who are sick and do not have a family doctor or are unable to reach their family doctor. Generally, appointments are not needed. It is best to call before you go to confirm the clinic's location, hours and criteria for visiting. Visit Health811 for a searchable database of walk-in clinics.


Find a dentist

Visit Access Dental Care for tips on finding dental services.

Contact Us

Region of Waterloo
150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4481

For general inquiries:
Regionalinquiries@regionofwaterloo.ca