Find a Family Doctor or Get Care Without One
Whether you're looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, or need healthcare while you're waiting to find one, there are options available across Peterborough City and County.
Help finding a doctor or nurse practitioner
For severe illness, serious injury, chest pain, difficulty breathing, or life-threatening situations
Get care without a family doctor
Access care through walk-in clinics, virtual care, and community services available without a primary care provider.
Need care while you're waiting?
You can still access healthcare services and community supports while you are waiting to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner?
Health Care Connect
Find a family doctor or nurse practitioner
Health Care Connect is a provincial program that helps people find a family doctor or nurse practitioner. You can register at any time, even if you currently have a healthcare provider and are looking for a different option.
How It Works
Register online or call Health811.
Your name is added to a provincial registry.
When a provider becomes available in your area, they may contact you directly.
Last Updated: May 27, 2026
Clinics Accepting New Patients
These local clinics may be accepting new patients or maintaining enrolment waitlists. Contact the clinic directly to learn about current availability.
Northcrest Clinic
Provides family practice services for registered patients during regular and after-hours sessions, including urgent care
Ontario Health Card:
Required
Appointment:
Required (Phone or Online)
First time patients must visit the clinic in-person to register before booking an appointment
Registration:
Required
Phone:
705) 743-1004 (ext. 2)
Location:
184 Marina Blvd #6, Peterborough
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Hours:
Monday- Friday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Springdale Medical Centre
Provides family practice services for enrolled patients, including in-person and virtual appointments. Accepting new patients and offering family doctor enrolment.
Ontario Health Card:
Required
Appointment:
Required
First-time patients must complete enrolment form before accessing services.
First-time patients must complete enrolment form before accessing services.
Registration:
Required
Phone:
705-408-3211
Location:
743 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
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Hours:
Monday - Tuesday
(9:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.)
Wednesday - Thursday
(9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Valley View Medical Centre
Provides walk-in services, family medicine care, prescription renewals, chronic disease management, and access to specialized services, including cardiology clinics. Services are available at two Peterborough Locations.
Ontario Health Card:
Required
Walk-In Clinic Services:
Appointment not required
Family Doctor Services:
Registration required
Visit the Peterborough Compounding Pharmacy and Clinic in person to complete a registration form for family doctor enrolment
Patients will be contacted to schedule an appointment following registration
Valley View Medical Centre
(above Superstore at Lansdowne Place):
645 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
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Phone: 905-434-1912
Peterborough Compounding Pharmacy and Clinic:
1774 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough
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Phone: 705-813-8000
Monday - Friday
(9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday - Sunday
(10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Not Sure Where To Start?
Use Ontario's step-by-step guide to learn practical ways to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner in Peterborough City and County.
Care Options Without a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
If you need care now, these services can help.
In-Person Care While You Wait
Need medical care while waiting to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner? These services can help with urgent but non-emergency health concerns.
Peterborough Family Health Team – Connect Clinic
Provides ongoing primary care for people in Peterborough City and County who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. The clinic offers access to family physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered practical nurses while patients wait to be connected with a permanent primary care provider.
Patients can book an intake appointment online or by phone to determine eligibility and access care.
Ontario Health Card: Required
Appointment: Required by phone or
online
Phone: 705-651-4866 (phone closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Streamlined Treatment & Evaluation Pathway (STEP)
Provides care for non-urgent symptoms, minor illnesses, and injuries, including cough, congestion, sore throat, ear pain, urinary tract infections, and minor limb injuries.
Complete the online eligibility survey and receive a confirmation message before coming to the hospital.
Ontario Health Card: Required
Appointment: Required
Location: 1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
East City Medical Centre and Walk-In Clinic
Provides care for minor illnesses and non-life-threatening health concerns. Services include assessment and treatment of common health concerns, prescription renewals, laboratory requisitions, sick notes, and medical forms.
Ontario Health Card: Required
Appointment: Not Required
Phone: 705-740-1695
Location: 880 Armour Road, Unit 4, Peterborough (Beside East City Pharmacy)
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Northcrest Weekend Community Health Clinic
Provides family practice services for registered patients during regular and after-hours sessions, including urgent care.
Ontario Health Card: Required
Appointment: Required (Phone or Online)
First time patients must visit the clinic in-person to register before booking an appointment
Phone: 705-743-1004 (ext. 2)
Location: 184 Marina Blvd #6, Peterborough
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Hours: Monday- Friday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.); Saturday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Need Care Today?
Need urgent or virtual care for a non-emergency health concern?
Pharmacy Care
Pharmacists can help with more than prescriptions. Many common health concerns can now be assessed and treated directly through participating pharmacies.
Minor Illness Assessment & Treatment
Participating pharmacists can assess and prescribe medications for a range of common health concerns, including:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Cold sores
- Pink eye
- Hay fever
- Tick bites
- Sprains and strains
- Menstrual cramps
- Acid reflux
- And more
Vaccinations
Many pharmacies provide flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other routine vaccinations.
Smoking Cessation Support
Many pharmacies offer counselling and nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit smoking.
MedsCheck
Book a free medication review with a pharmacist to better understand your medications and how they work together.
Women's Health & Pregnancy Care
Access specialized services without needing an ongoing family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Women's Healthcare Centre (PRHC)
Birth control, sexual health services, IUDs, pap tests, pregnancy support, and women's health care.
Evolve Women's Health Care
Pregnancy care, gynecology, family planning, sexual health services, and surgical care.
Partners in Pregnancy Clinic
Complete prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care for parents and newborns.
Kawartha Community Midwives
Pregnancy, birth, and newborn care provided by registered midwives.
Cancer Screening & Preventive Care
Regular screening can help detect health concerns early and improve outcomes.
Cervical Screening
HPV testing through Connect Clinic for people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Breast Screening (Peterborough Regional Health Centre)
A screening program for people ages 40-74 of average risk of breast cancer (no family or personal history).
Breast Screening (The Medical Centre)
A screening program for people ages 40-74 of average risk of breast cancer (no family or personal history).
Colon Screening
A free, safe, at-home test that checks your stool (poop) for tiny amounts of blood to help find colon cancer early.
Lung Screening
Screening for eligible adults at higher risk of lung cancer.
Sexual Health Clinic
Provides STI testing, HPV testing, and birth control services for those aged 25 years and younger.
Immunization Clinic
Provides routine immunizations for all ages.
Community Navigation & Support
Not sure where to start? These organizations can help connect you to the right services.
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Free, confidential service connecting people with community, social, government, and health services.
Finding Your Way
Tips, tools, and practical information to help you navigate healthcare services across Peterborough City and County.
Need Care While You're Waiting?
You can still access healthcare services and community supports while you are waiting to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
I need Hospital & Urgent Care Services
Find information about hospitals, urgent care, emergency services, and virtual medical support options.
I need Mental Health & Addictions Support
Access mental health services, counselling, addictions supports, crisis resources, and wellness programs.
I need Community & In-Home Support
Find supports that help individuals remain safe, healthy, and independent at home and in the community.
I need Chronic Disease Management Support
Access programs, education, and healthcare supports for ongoing and chronic health conditions.
I need Older Adult Services
Find seniors services, aging-at-home supports, caregiver assistance, and long-term care resources.
I need Support for Families & Caregivers
Find supports that help individuals remain safe, healthy, and independent at home and in the community.
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