A referral from a family doctor or healthcare provider is generally required for an obstetric or gynecologic specialist consultation.
Referrals are reviewed based on the patient’s needs, provider availability, and clinic location.
Ask your family doctor or healthcare provider to send a referral to our clinic. Once received, our team will review it and contact the patient regarding next steps.
You can book an appointment at one of our clinics. A healthcare provider can assess your concern and determine whether a referral to an obstetrician-gynecologist is appropriate.
Looking for a Pap test or Pap smear appointment? MedCare Clinics offers cervical screening appointments at select locations. In Ontario, routine cervical screening now uses an HPV-based test instead of the traditional Pap test. The sample is collected from the cervix during an appointment with a healthcare provider, as with the familiar Pap test procedure.
Ontario’s screening program recommends screening for most eligible people with a cervix beginning at age 25. For people at average risk with a normal result, screening is generally recommended every five years. Screening intervals may differ based on personal health history or previous results.
Routine cervical screening is intended for people without symptoms. If you have bleeding between periods or after sex, unusual discharge, or persistent pelvic pain, book an assessment with a healthcare provider rather than waiting for a routine screening appointment.
A referral is generally required for a specialist consultation. Referrals are reviewed based on clinical need, provider availability, and location.
The terms “Pap test” and “Pap smear” are still commonly used when booking. Ontario’s routine screening program now uses an HPV-based cervical screening test.
Ontario recommends cervical screening for most eligible people with a cervix starting at age 25. Your recommended screening schedule may depend on your previous results and health history. Contact your healthcare provider if you’re unsure whether you’re due.
No. Cervical screening does not replace STI testing. Ask our healthcare provider about separate testing if needed.
Ontario’s Cervical Screening Program covers eligible screening for people with OHIP coverage. Please contact the clinic to confirm eligibility and appointment details.
No. Obstetric, gynecologic, and cervical screening appointments are offered at select locations and depend on provider availability. Please contact your preferred clinic to confirm which services are available.