Don't let a busy day block your care. See a licensed online doctor in Thunder Bay.
Our 24/7 telehealth service connects you instantly to licensed physicians in Thunder Bay for diagnosis, e-prescriptions, and ongoing care, on your schedule.
Your Thunder Bay virtual healthcare visits include:
- Online medical consultations for routine check-ups and preventive screenings.
- Same-day virtual doctor visits for non-emergency issues such as rashes or minor injuries.
- E-scripts for antibiotics and chronic disease medications are sent instantly.
- Digital sick notes, specialist referrals, and work notes after an online session.
- Lab requisitions & imaging requests with follow-up care plans.
- Mental wellness visits with licensed therapists via chat or video.
- Personalized nutrition assessments and weight-management coaching.
Three steps to see a virtual doctor in Thunder Bay
Describe your issue
Explain your symptoms during your online doctor visit in our secure online chat.
Connect right away
Our licensed physician appears via telehealth for instant diagnosis.
Collect your medication
Approved online prescriptions go directly to your chosen Thunder Bay pharmacy.
Your YDO online doctors in Thunder Bay are available 24/7. Chat with a virtual GP within 5 minutes.
Why waste hours in a crowded clinic when you can start an online medical consultation in five minutes? Just describe your symptoms, talk to a licensed physician for diagnosis, receive e-prescriptions or digital sick notes, and get back to life.
Your Doctors Online
- Anywhere in Ontario
- ~No wait time
Algoma Walk-In Clinic
- 153 Algoma Street South, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3B7
- ~3 hours wait time
Boreal Urgent Care Clinic
- 603 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z3
- ~2 hours wait time
Ridgeway Clinic
- 1001 Ridgeway Street E, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5H8
- ~4 hours wait time
When Lake Superior chills hit, Thunder Bay's online doctors warm you up
Thunder Bay sits on the shores of Lake Superior, home to over 110,000 residents, yet challenged by harsh winters, remote communities, and strained hospital capacity at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Many patients endure long drives or crowded emergency rooms for non-urgent issues, while family doctor shortages leave gaps in primary care.
Your Doctors Online bridges this divide. You can start a secure virtual consultation in under five minutes, describe your symptoms, and connect with a licensed online doctor in Thunder Bay for prescriptions, referrals, or digital sick notes. From chronic care check-ins to urgent advice, telehealth in Thunder Bay delivers expert care straight to your screen, wherever you are.
FAQs related to our online doctors in Thunder Bay
Where can I find doctors accepting new patients in Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay is currently experiencing a shortage of family physicians. It is hard to find an in-person doctor who accepts patients. Alternatively, you can contact an online doctor in Thunder Bay using our telehealth app to get connected within 5 minutes. Here is how you can reach out:
- Download our app
- Describe your medical condition
- Talk to a doctor instantly
Can an online Thunder Bay doctor give me a specialist referral?
Yes, our licensed doctors can refer you to Ontario specialists if medically appropriate. After assessing your symptoms during a virtual consultation, they’ll issue a doctor’s referral letter within minutes.
Can I get antibiotics online in Thunder Bay?
Yes, our virtual GP can prescribe antibiotics across the province. Your virtual visit will start with a quick consultation to assess your symptoms. If appropriate, the doctor will send your antibiotic prescription to your preferred pharmacy in Thunder Bay.
Do I need a health card (OHIP) to use an online doctor in Thunder Bay?
No. With Your Doctors Online, you can talk to a licensed physician without an OHIP card. Our private telehealth clinic provides 24/7 virtual care to everyone in Thunder Bay. Whether or not you have insurance, simply start a chat or video visit and connect with a doctor in under five minutes.
Can I arrange same-day antibiotic treatment for UTIs through telehealth in Thunder Bay?
Yes. Urinary tract infections are common and uncomfortable. During your online medical consultation, a licensed physician evaluates your symptoms, orders a rapid urine test if needed, and issues an antibiotic prescription online. Your antibiotic e-script is sent to your chosen Thunder Bay pharmacy for same-day pickup.
Can a virtual doctor treat sudden vision loss or eye trauma in Thunder Bay?
Sudden vision changes or injuries to the eye may signal retinal detachment or serious damage that requires urgent in-person assessment. While Your Doctors Online can help with minor eye issues, telehealth clinics cannot diagnose or treat acute visual emergencies.
How do I access after-hours urgent care in Thunder Bay through telehealth?
When local clinics close, Your Doctors Online stays open. You can talk to a doctor online for non-emergency urgent issues, sprains, infections, and allergic reactions in minutes. You can receive same-day e-prescriptions, digital referrals, and home-care instructions without waiting for morning clinic hours.
Meet our Ontario-licensed telehealth doctors
Dr. Cheema is a distinguished, board-certified Cardiology and Internal Medicine specialist who brings nearly 30+ years of extensive clinical experience to his practice. A proud graduate of Nishtar Medical College, he has been operating as an independent practitioner since 2001. He focuses on the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of complex cardiovascular and internal medicine conditions.
Dr. Marsha Dunkley has been committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive medical care to patients across a broad spectrum of health concerns for more than five years. Her clinical experience spans both chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol and acute illnesses, including the common cold, seasonal allergies, influenza, and COVID-19.
Dr. Sohail Cheema is a seasoned pediatrician with 30+ years of experience. A 1987 graduate of Nishtar Medical College, he’s recognized for patient-centered care and clear communication. He's a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK & Ireland) and certified in Ontario. He practices at Halton Healthcare – Georgetown and St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.
Dr. Leideman is an internal medicine physician with 30+ years of experience, currently focused on long-term care and chronic disease prevention. Known for her ethical, research-based approach, she holds certifications in human research ethics. A graduate of UWO and U of T, she completed residency at St. Joseph’s and remains active in research and professional medical organizations.
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