Downtown Doctors Walk-In Medical Centre

Called ahead on a Wednesday afternoon to see if they could see me the same day. Receptionist answered promptly and was polite, told me I didn’t need an appointment, just that they stop taking patients at 5:30 (they closed at 6). When I went there about an hour later, there was almost no one in the waiting room and the reception was again polite. I was seen within 10 minutes; they asked if I was ok with a medical student also seeing me and I said that was fine. The med student came in first and listened to my breathing and checked my throat after I described that I was there because I’d had cold symptoms for the past 2 weeks. She told me she thought it was most likely viral as my throat had no spots and breathing sounded fine. Then the doctor saw me and did the same thing, checked my temperature, came to the same conclusion. Both said it was normal for me to still be getting over it after 2 weeks, but to come back if I got a fever or started to feel worse again. They were friendly and I didn’t feel they were rushed or not listening. Also liked the fact that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a little table right as you walk in with a sign politely asking people to use it before they entered; I am always hesitant to go to a walk-​in even if I’m sick as the idea of sitting somewhere with a lot of other sick people around me doesn’t make a lot of sense. Only downside I could see of this place is they had a list of fees they charge for stuff that seemed pretty basic, like proof of vaccines I think was one of them. My husband had accompanied me and he was seen just as promptly, for the same symptoms. They also gave him the booster shot for hep A. Initially they flat out said they wouldn’t give him the booster– they don’t do travel vaccines. When he explained he’d come in several months ago for the initial shot and it wasn’t for travel, it was because he’d eaten food from a contaminated restaurant, then they relented and said ok. Seems kind of stupid that they would split hairs like that– I mean if they have the vaccine there what’s the difference why you need it? I’m guessing it has something to do with how they’re reimbursed but whatever, it didn’t affect us. Overall I was satisfied with the service and would come back if I need another walk-​in.

I only come here because it’s right next to my house and to uni. I always feel super rushed when I’m here ON TOP of the long wait times. It’s as if the doctors are on a mission to rush you out as fast as possible without properly diagnosing you.
I really don’t think they’re that great — my mother had a really bad experience here as they incorrectly referred her for a torn ligament and she ended up being in pain for much longer. Easily could have been avoided with proper medical attention from quality doctors.
However, I WOULD recommend to come here if you’re feeling ill with something very minor and need a prescription or just a medical opinion. Don’t come here for anything serious!

FASTEST VISIT TO THE DOCTOR OF LIFE. I didn’t even have an appointment. Walk-​in morning on a weekday. There was no sitting, no waiting. Within ten minutes they had:
–registered me as a new client
–pre-​screened my symptoms by the nurse
–done tests to confirm diagnosis
–confirmed condition by doctor
–provided script
No joke. All under ten minutes.
But due to their McDonald’s style fast-​food operation, they don’t offer a number of services, i.e. travel vaccinations, certain kinds of testing. And there’s a fee for everything — tests requested by patient, notes for work or school, so on.
But in the future, I am fo shizzle coming back here when my Family Doc is full up.

Staff were super friendly and helpful and the overall atmosphere from arrival to departure was great.
The staff really made sure you felt comfortable and were always willing to answer any questions/​concerns.
Overall, wait time was average for me (about an hour on a Monday afternoon), but the people who work here really made it a 5 star experience.

hesitated. after reviews — I have private medical elsewhere am used to reasonably high standards. used clinic today. after failing to find a doc who would reg us. it’s a basic facility in a physical sense. but staff were decent courteous. and did what they were meant to do. the doctor was great — within minutes he arranged an appointment. at one of canadas top hospitals for my situ IN FOUR DAYS. I have been trying to find a doctor for four days to no avail. — and my situ is serious. my anxiety levels have been building and they dropped considerably after this appointment. can’t say how much I appreciate his straight forward manner and ability to get the job done when higher rated docs /​clinics didn’t give me the time of day. (which by the way is very sad, Canada).

I’ve been coming to this place for about 5 years now because it is the only place I trust. Its in a convenient location close to the subway, its in a nice clean building and I find the doctors to be very caring. The wait varies from day to day but I’ve never waited over an hour, I think they make a good effort to have everyone in to see a doctor in a timely manner. My favorite doctor is Dr. Strigler, I always try to get him when I go. The doctors are very professional and caring. I have issues with the cost of buying prescriptions and by mentioning that top the doctor, they help me out as much as they can.

Quick, efficient and friendly. I’ve been here twice, both times in the mid-​afternoon during the week. I call before I go just to ensure that there isn’t a long wait. The doctor I saw is quick to refer to subject matter experts if he doesn’t know what the issue is.
The small office is located in unit 418 on the fourth floor.

i don’t have a family doctor in toronto yet. the staff and the doctors here have been patient and helpful. i get off work at 5 and they accept their last patient at 5:30 so i usually end up running there and making it just in time. they are friendly and the wait times haven’t been ridiculous… so don’t change that based on this review (haha)… seriously.

Before finding a family doctor I used the Downtown Doctor’s clinic for my health needs. The clinic is a small space tucked in a big office building. I’ve been to the office twice and have never had to wait long to see a doctor (an FYI — I visited the office midweek, early in the afternoon). I had encounters with 2 doctors, both were extreme opposites. The first doctor I encountered was (hot,) friendly, didn’t rush my appointment and spent time asking me questions to thoroughly understand my health issues. My encounter with the second doctor wasn’t so great. He made little to no eye contact, didn’t ask much and unsurprisingly, ended up misdiagnosing me. If it weren’t for the first doctor I would have given Downtown Doctors 2 stars.

After discovering some weird bumps on my back, and addressing the fact that I was a compulsive hypochondriac, I decided I better get them checked out. However, I don’t have a family doctor in Toronto so my only other option was to head to a walk in clinic.
This was literally the first one I found on 411. It’s on the corner of Bloor and Bathurst in a nice, clean building. I showed up and waited about 45 for a doctor to see me. There were quite a few people their waiting to be seen, and it seemed like it wasn’t always first come, first served but depended on your condition.
Anyway I went in to see the doctor. She was relatively kind but seemed eager to get me in and out. I explained my symptoms (which at the time I had self-​diagnosed as bed bugs) she said she wasn’t sure what they were but she would prescribe me some topical cream. I asked her more questions but she seemed hesitant to answer. The most annoying thing was I went to have the prescription filled and the cream cost $ 50, which I didn’t find out until I had to pay for it.
Canada’s healthcare system isn’t in great shape and as a result clinics tend to be understaffed and overwhelmed with patients. This place wasn’t great, but if you’re looking for a place in a hurry, it’s not that bad either.