Immigration Panel Physicians in East York, Canada
East York is home to some of Toronto’s most established newcomer neighbourhoods — Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park among them — and our Riverdale clinic sits on its doorstep. From anywhere along the Danforth, Line 2 runs straight to Broadview Station, beside the clinic door; from Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park, the 25 and 100 buses come down Broadview Avenue to the same corner. No transfer, no downtown detour — your immigration medical exam, one short ride away.
The full exam, one visit
Our IRCC panel physicians complete immigration medical exams for every application type — permanent residency, Express Entry, sponsorship, work permits, student visas, visitor visas and refugee claims. Everything happens on-site in about 1.5 hours:
Physician exam
Medical history, physical exam, vision — with staff who speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Farsi, Korean and Tagalog.
Blood tests
Required ages 15+. No fasting needed — wear a loose-fitting top.
Chest X-ray
Required ages 11+. Pregnant applicants may defer; our physicians will guide you.
Results go directly to IRCC via eMedical, and you leave with proof of completion. Walk-ins are welcome until 30 minutes before closing; booked visits get priority.
Pricing for East York applicants
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Immigration doctor exam Age 0–10 $150 -
Immigration doctor exam Age 11–14 $150 -
Immigration doctor exam Age 15–74 $150 -
Immigration doctor exam Age 75+ $200 -
Furtherance visit $70Book only if requested by IRCC or by your panel physician after your exam has been submitted. If a chest X-ray is required for it, that is $50, paid to the imaging provider.
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Refugee medical exam No chargeNo charge with valid Interim Federal Health documentation, for the first exam. Every component is covered, chest X-ray included — the imaging provider does not bill claimants covered by Interim Federal Health either.
- The same price every day we’re open — no weekend or holiday rate.
- Costs are for the standard exam — additional tests may be required based on your medical history.
- Interac debit — no fee. Credit and international cards — $5 fee.
Tests required by age
Blood work and the chest X-ray are done on-site, in the same visit — no requisition to take elsewhere and no second appointment.
| Age | Doctor’s exam | Blood test | Chest X-ray |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–10 | Required | Not required | Not required |
| 11–14 | Required | Not required | Required — $50 additional charge |
| 15–74 | Required | Required — $30 additional charge | Required — $50 additional charge |
| 75+ | Required | Required — $30 additional charge | Required — $50 additional charge |
The chest X-ray is performed on-site and paid directly to the imaging provider, separately from what you pay the clinic.
All payment methods are accepted at both clinics — Interac debit is free of charge, and credit cards and international cards carry a $5 surcharge. We provide itemized receipts — useful for insurance claims.
Our clinics
855 Broadview Ave, Suite 403
Toronto, ON M4K 3Z1
| Mon–Fri | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Sun | Closed |
790 Bay St, Suite 716
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
| Mon–Fri | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Sun | Closed |
Ready to book your exam?
The exam, bloodwork and chest X-ray happen on-site, in one visit.
Immigration panel physicians serving East York
Applicants come to us from across East York for a practical reason — both of our clinics sit at TTC subway stations. The Riverdale clinic is beside Broadview Station on Line 2; the downtown clinic at Bay and Carlton is steps from College and Queen's Park stations on Line 1. If you drive, the Riverdale location has street parking and a Green P lot nearby.
Our clinics have completed immigration medical exams for more than 30 years, for applicants of every age — infants, children, teens and seniors. Families from East York can book together — every component is on-site. Staff can answer questions about the process before you book.
The immigration medical exam in one trip
Coming in from East York, you make the trip once. The laboratory and the X-ray suite are inside the clinic, so there are no requisitions to carry to an outside lab and no second appointment across town. You arrive, complete every component, and go home.
The tests themselves are specific. Bloodwork screens for conditions such as HIV and syphilis and checks kidney function through serum creatinine. The chest X-ray screens for tuberculosis — a condition that can develop without symptoms. Your panel physician reviews everything as part of the exam.
If a component has to wait — a deferral is sometimes the right choice — the follow-up is scheduled before you leave, and we submit the completed results afterward.
What happens at your appointment
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and drink some fluids beforehand — it makes the bloodwork easier. Applicants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and any patient may request a chaperone.
A copy of your report is available on request afterward, at posted pricing.
- Check-in — we verify your government-issued ID and photograph you at the clinic, so you don't need to bring printed photos.
- A medical history questionnaire covering current conditions and medications.
- A physical exam for every applicant regardless of age — blood pressure, weight, mobility, skin and general health.
- The age-based tests your exam requires, completed on-site.
- Payment after the exam — posted pricing is in the fee table, and we can print receipts for insurance claims.
Preparing for your immigration medical exam
A few minutes of preparation at home in East York keeps the visit short.
No IRCC paperwork yet? That's common — you can complete an upfront medical exam before you submit your application. Bring your ID and the clinic handles the paperwork.
- Government-issued ID — a passport is ideal.
- Your IRCC medical report form (IMM 1017) if you received one, and any other IRCC correspondence.
- Your Express Entry invitation letter, if you have one.
- Glasses, contact lenses or hearing aids, if you use them.
- Current medications in their original packaging, plus any specialist reports for pre-existing conditions.
- For refugee claimants — your Acknowledgement of Claim letter or Interim Federal Health Certificate.
What an IRCC panel physician is
An immigration medical exam can only be completed by a panel physician — a doctor designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Your family doctor cannot perform the IME, however complete their records. The physicians at both of our clinics hold this designation.
Whether your application needs an exam — and when to complete it — is set by IRCC's published requirements. We link to the official IRCC page rather than summarize it, and we're glad to explain what happens inside the clinic.