Patient in Ontario using the Doctor Fran app to see a doctor without a health card
Ontario telemedicine · No OHIP required

See a doctor in Ontario — no OHIP, no health card needed

Doctor Fran connects patients in Ontario with licensed Ontario physicians by phone. No OHIP coverage? No health card? No family doctor? Get sick notes, referrals, mental health support and more — with a simple card payment, from your phone.

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Available on iOS & Android  ·  Ontario, Canada only

Who it's for

Healthcare for people in Ontario without OHIP

More than a million people in Ontario have no OHIP coverage. Doctor Fran was built so that anyone in Ontario can see a doctor — whether you're uninsured, between health cards, or simply can't find a family doctor.

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International students

Studying in Ontario without OHIP or with UHIP? See a licensed doctor and pay directly — no provincial health card required. Learn more

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Visitors to Ontario

Visiting family or travelling in Ontario? Get medical care without OHIP while you're in the province. Learn more

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Waiting for your OHIP card

Just moved to Ontario and your OHIP application is processing, or you're not yet eligible? See a doctor while you wait. Learn more

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Work permit holders

Temporary foreign workers and work permit holders in Ontario without provincial coverage can book a consultation directly.

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Expired or lost health cards

Health card expired or missing? You can still see a doctor today while you sort out your OHIP paperwork.

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No family doctor

Have OHIP but no family doctor, or need a service OHIP doesn't cover? Book a private consultation in minutes.

🩺 Licensed Ontario physicians
🔒 PHIPA-compliant & private
⚡ Same-day consultations
💳 Simple card payment — no OHIP needed

How it works

See a doctor without a health card in three steps

Doctor Fran is built for people who do not have OHIP coverage, or who need services not covered by OHIP. From opening the app to booking an appointment, the whole process takes minutes.

Step 01

Create your account

Register in minutes. We'll verify your identity and set up your secure health profile. No health card number required.

Step 02

Describe your needs & pay

Tell us what you need — a sick note, referral, or any other consultation — and complete a simple card payment.

Step 03

Hear from your doctor

A licensed Ontario physician will call you to complete your appointment — typically the same day, often within minutes of booking.

What we help with

Doctor services in Ontario — with or without OHIP

Our licensed Ontario physicians handle a wide range of requests for uninsured and insured patients alike, all through the app.

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Sick notes

Physician-issued notes for work or school — flat $82, note included, no subscription.

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Specialist referrals

Get a referral letter to see the specialist you need.

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Mental health

Talk to a physician about anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

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Insurance forms

Physician-completed insurance and disability forms, without the office visit.

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Lab test requests

Get a requisition for blood work and other lab tests ordered by your doctor.

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Prescription refills

Repeat medications, renewals, and pharmacy transfers — reviewed by a licensed physician.

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General consultation

Any health question or concern — talk to a licensed doctor today.

FAQ

Seeing a doctor in Ontario without OHIP — common questions

Everything you need to know before your first appointment.

Yes. Doctor Fran connects you with licensed Ontario physicians without requiring OHIP or a health card. You pay for your consultation directly in the app with a credit or debit card.
No. Doctor Fran is designed for people without OHIP coverage — including international students, visitors to Ontario, newcomers waiting for their OHIP card, and work permit holders — as well as anyone who needs services not covered by OHIP.
Yes. International students in Ontario can see a licensed physician through the app without OHIP. If you have private or university insurance such as UHIP, you may be able to submit your receipt for reimbursement — check your plan's terms.
Yes. If your OHIP application is still processing, your card hasn't arrived, or you're not yet eligible, you can see a doctor through Doctor Fran and pay directly in the app.
Yes. Every physician on Doctor Fran is licensed to practise medicine in Ontario and registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
After you book and pay through the app, an Ontario physician calls you directly on your phone — typically the same day. The consultation happens over a phone call, so there's no travel and no waiting room.
Doctor Fran currently serves patients located in Ontario, Canada only. We're working to expand to other provinces.

No health card? You can still see a doctor today.

Download Doctor Fran and book a consultation with a licensed Ontario physician in minutes — no OHIP required.

Download the app

Available on iOS & Android  ·  Ontario, Canada only