Need a PCP or Family doctor in Toronto for blood test

Good morning

I'm from Switzerland and from mid June 2018 until summer 2019 I'm studying in Toronto. I got my RNY in December 2010 and I'm just feel great about the chance I got.

My doctor back here recommended that I also have my half-yearly blood tests done in Toronto. Now I'm searching for a Family docotor or a PCP in Toronto wich is familiar with blood testing and supplements after a RNY-surgery.

Does anyone have an idea - for a doctor in the GTA?

Thank you for your support and best regards from Switzerland!

Gabriela

Welcome Gabriela!

I am in Mississauga, so a bit of a hike from Toronto. If you don't find someone closer, and still need someone, let me know. My doctor is super supportive, and I have found him to be quite thorough.

Good luck!

Dear oneatatime

Thanks for your answer - I will come back if I can't find a doctor closer to downtown. Mississauga is not just around the corner but for 1 appointment in 12 months - is not so far away ;-)

Kindes regards from Switzerland.

Gabriela

Hi!

Welcome to our family. I have used the following link to find many different doctors. Also used this site to check their credentials. It's the Ontario College of physicians and surgeons website.

http://www.cpso.on.ca/public-register/all-doctors-search

Hope this helps

Hi Squishy

Thanks for the link - I go and check the site.

Greatings from Switzerland

Can you have your doctor there print out a list of all the blood work that would normally be requested there? Then worst case scenario you can go to a walk in clinic in Toronto and have them write up the requisition based on your normal testing. Just in case it could be good to have on hand. Would also allow you to double check that nothing has been missed if you do find a PCP here who isn't as familiar with it.

Hi Stitch

Yes my Doctor from Switzterland will give me a case history short befor I'm leaving. So the doctor in Toronto will se what he has to do. But the tests over here are quite similar like at your place. Also the whole procedures to get a surgery are almost the same.

Gabriela

I'm happy to share with you what the bloodwork requisition is from Toronto Western Hospital, where I had my surgery, so any doctor can replicate it. I'm also happy to share the vitamins I take, per their guidelines.

I understand that moving countries is hard... while similar, there are differences.

Happy to meet up once you get here if that helps!! :)

Hi oneatatime

I got in contact with the TWH to ask they if thei can recommend me a doctor - unfortunately, they give me no information because first I have to have a family doctor who transfers me - but excactly this was my question to them....

I am very well-adjusted with my medications - it would be a routine test. I take the following stuff:

iron, b12, calcium with D3 and once a month I inject myself vitamin B12

This moving for a year is not hard - I'm really looking forward to the time in Toronto and it would be nice if we can meet once.

Gabriela

Sounds like you're super well adjusted! And yes... that's all the same vitamins we take.

No doubt you'll find a great doctor too. :)