Westside Doctors
27 Roncesvalles Avenue, Suite 308 M6R 3B2 Toronto, ON, Canada

FLU SHOTS are finally in! We got 200 doses this batch and will not receive anymore until the week of October 26, so it's first come-first serve for now. Please call if you'd like to book for the vaccine. For those that don't get one in the next couple weeks, don't worry. There are no flu cases here yet so we may have a delayed or mild year and early vaccination is not necessary.

Hope everyone had a healthy summer. This is our fall update: We are still offering telephone appointments for most and in-person visits for those requiring an exam or procedure. Bloodwork is still being done in our office but this must be pre-booked. Dr. Rabbani is back from maternity leave!... Dr. Reilly will be staying on for now to care for Dr. Selke's patients, as Dr. Selke has closed her family practice in order to focus on her environmental health practice downtown. Flu shots are on their way but we do not have a delivery date yet. Patients over age 65 will be called when the adjuvanted version is available for them and all others can check this page, our voice message, or call in October to inquire. Stay safe!

We want to remind everyone that we are still open during this time, just that many appointments are done by phone instead of in person. Physicals and preventive health care appointments are postponed in order to promote social distancing and so we can address more medical issues in a timely manner. You may continue to call and make appointments for your doctor's usual schedule.

In order to lessen the burden on ERs and walk in clinics, Westside Doctors will open on Sundays from 10am to 12pm for telephone care, including prescription renewals. In-person visits cannot be done on Sundays as the building is locked. For some facts about Covid-19 from the Ontario Medical Association, please see this link: https://www.virusfacts.ca/

St. Joseph’s Health Centre has opened a COVID-19 Assessment Site where you can go if you think you may need testing. They are allowing mildly symptomatic patients to self-refer. This is not a replacement for the ER if your symptoms are severe and require urgent medical care. Sunnyside Building, 1st floor enter through the Sunnyside Avenue entrance Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., last patient to be registered at 8:30 p.m.

Office Policy Change during COVID-19 Crisis: Starting Monday, we will be providing OHIP-covered telephone advice in lieu of in-person visits for patients with fever and/or respiratory symptoms, or anyone else who can have their issue safely dealt with over the phone. Please call as normal to book an appointment and you will be advised if you can have a doctor call you instead of coming in. If you are ill and need to cancel an appointment within a 24hr timeframe, the fee is ...waived for now, as long as you inform reception of your cancelation before your actual appointment time. There should be a COVID-19 testing centre set up at St. Joseph's Healthcare Centre this coming week. Please call Public health at 416-338-7600 for guidance if you think you have contracted it. Remember to practice social distancing and avoid unnecessary outings or travel during this pandemic. Please stay safe and healthy!