Medical Clinic
Do you have medically related questions about your skin? Connect with healthcare practitioners
What Is GetSkinHelp?
GetSkinHelpis our medical clinic that offers both in-person and virtual consultations(covered by OHIP), allowing people to connect with healthcare practitioners.
Our Medical Team
Dr. Juthika Thakur
Dr. Collin Hong
Dr. Manasi Parikh
Dr. Oscar Karbi
Dr. Ambika Agrawal
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Does A Virtual Clinic Work?
To access our virtual clinic, you will have to log in on to our new GetSkinHelp and click on the appointments tab located on the left hand menu of the screen.
You will then see the list of your upcoming appointments, including the status of your appointment, date, time, and skin concern type.
Please click on the button: “join call”. Here you will be placed into a virtual waiting room where the practitioner will see you in a few moments.
Is Virtual Healthcare As Effective As In-Person Visits?
Yes.Virtual healthcare has proven highly effective, offering patientsnumerousbenefits. You will appreciate the ease of access and reduced travel time.TheAmerican Medical Association (AMA)and theWorld Health Organization (WHO)has proven that for many common conditions, virtual consultations are as effective as in-person visits.And if necessary, yourpractitionermay suggest an in-person visit to move forward with your treatment.
Can I Choose A Doctor On My Own?
The initial consultation will be scheduled with one of our general practitioners. Once they have assessed the severity of your condition, they will then refer you to a specialist of your choice or one of our in-house specialists.
If you are not required to see a specialist but are undergoing treatment with one of the general physicians, you will be required to continue treatment under the care of that same physician to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Do I Need A Referral?
If you already have a family doctor, we kindly request that you ask your family doctor to fax GetSkinHelp a referral at 1-888-593-0807
If you do not have a family doctor, you can create your GetSkinHelp account using the registration tab located on the top left side of the screen. Once you’ve registered,and selected an appointment time with one of our general practitioners, they will provide you with a referral depending on the severity of your condition.
Is My Personal Information Secure In A Virtual Clinic?
Yes! Whether it be email, prescriptions, or diagnoses, we hold ourselves to the same government standards as any “brick & mortar” medical clinic and are compliant with all Ontario regulations when it comes to the privacy and security of our patient’s digital information.
