Can I Register For Family Medicine At The Clinic at Christie?

No, we are currently only accepting Walk-in patients.

Dr. Jared Smiley - Practice Full - Accepting Walk-in Patients

Dr. Bineh Karan-Singh Kalra - Practice Full - Accepting Walk-in Patients

Dr. Timothy Rindlisbacher - Sports Medicine Consults only

Dr. Yeuda Habaz - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Referral needed

Dr. Oleksandra Dzyubak - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Referral needed

Can I Make An Appointment If I Don’t Have An OHIP Card ?

Yes! We welcome the opportunity to help all those visiting. However, without a valid OHIP card, each medical visit will cost $87.

What is the Clinic at Christie's Code of Conduct ?

It is important to us that all patients of The Clinic at Christie are treated with politeness and respect. All physicians and staff will conduct themselves in a courteous, dignified, and civil manner. We expect that this be reciprocated. Any verbal or physical action that is disrespectful, discourteous, threatening, or uncivil will be addressed and are potential grounds for ending the relationship a patient has at our clinic.

How long are appointments at the Clinic at Christie?

Standard appointments are 15 minutes. In that time, we expect to cover one issue comprehensively.  If you have multiple issues, we may ask you to book another appointment. We appreciate your patience on occasions where you are waiting to see the doctor. This means that we are giving extra time to another patient who needs it unexpectedly, the same as we would do for you. If you are accompanying a child/relative to their appointment and also have questions for your doctor, please book an appointment time for yourself.

What if I miss an appointment or cancel last minute? 

You will be charged if you miss an appointment or cancel last minute. The fee for a missed appointment is $37 for a routine appointment and $87 for a periodic health exam or counseling appointment.  When you have an appointment, this time is reserved especially for you. If you do not cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, it does not allow us to re-book the appointment for another patient that may need it. Recurrent no-shows are very disruptive and is grounds for dismissal from the practice.

Are there any other fees and charges not covered by OHIP? 

Some services are not covered by OHIP. You will be informed if a form, test or procedure is not covered. Please see the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Guide to Third Party Billing for a full list.

Will I get a call when my test results are available?

For blood work results, we generally do not call to inform you of normal results.  If you have questions about your test results, please book a follow-up appointment or call the clinic to inquire if the results can be given over the phone.

For any imaging, we recommend booking a follow-up appointment 1-2 weeks after the test to review results.  If you have not heard about your imaging results 2 weeks after the test, please contact the office.

How are referrals handled at The Clinic at Christie?

We will usually fax a referral to a specialist at the time of your appointment and then provide you with the information to follow-up. You can facilitate booking by contacting the specialist to book/confirm/change/cancel your appointment.  We will always do our best to explain to you if and when a referral is necessary and to find the best person to see you for your particular health problem. If you have not received information about your specialist appointment within 3 weeks of the referral being made, please let us know.