The Appletree difference
Founded in 1992, Appletree Medical Group is one of Canada’s largest multi-specialty groups. Our growing network of modern medical facilities across Ontario enables our doctors to provide world-class medical care to our patients.
Working with highly-trained staff and the latest technology, our physicians are able to deliver the best care possible for patients and their families in our communities.
Our Mission
Appletree Medical Group exists to professionalise, and improve access to, community healthcare in Canada. We provide comprehensive healthcare solutions when, and where, they are needed. We use technology and efficient clinic workflows to optimize medical practices for physicians, while creating flexible and accessible healthcare experiences for our patients.
Our Values
Support, Collaboration, Client-First, Innovation, Trust, Quality of Service & Dependability.
Flexible care, 7 days a week
Whether you need same-day medical care, comprehensive family medicine, access to specialists or chronic disease management, the Appletree Medical Group is your complete health destination.
Our team of over 200 family doctors and specialists work in a connected group format to provide you with the highest quality of care, 7 days a week, through both Telemedicine Access and in-person care at our network of Health Centres.
Technology to get you feeling well, faster
We respect our patients’ time. We have developed and pioneered the use of enabling technology that allows us to see our patients at their time of need.
We also provide comprehensive care, Family Medicine, Pediatric care: Screening and Preventive Care visits, Acute Care, Chronic Disease Management and direct navigation to the appropriate Sub-Specialists and their services as needed.
Our mission is to be available to care for our patients at their time of need.
The Appletree Story
Founded in 1992, Appletree Medical Group is one of Canada’s largest multi-specialty groups. Our growing network of modern medical facilities across Ontario enables our doctors to provide world-class medical care to our patients.
2019
Appletree operates 38 Medical Centres in Ontario and is the nation’s largest provider of Telemedicine services.
2016
Appletree introduces the first AI-supported Remote Data Capture tool designed to improve patient engagement.
2015
A first for Appletree patients, the Patient Portal launches and aim to help patients self-manage their care, specifically improving home monitoring of chronic diseases. Connected to Appletree’s EMR system, the Patient Portal allows patients to be more engaged in their overall care.
2011
Appletree begins doing real-world evidence research to identify best practices that lead to the best outcomes for our patients. Over the years, Appletree has been continuously a lead investigator in published papers informing best practices on flu shot campaigns, STI screening, and more.
2009
Patients may now connect with Appletree Doctors via video through the launch of Telemedicine, helping underserved communities in Ontario get access to healthcare and helping to alleviate physician shortage across Ontario. Today, Appletree offers Telemedicine services at all clinics and sites across communities in Ontario making it the #1 Telemedicine provider in Canada. In 2009, Appletree also grows its network of clinics by partnering with physicians wanting to expand the Appletree model into the Greater Toronto Area.
2007
Introduced the first Auto Acoustic Emission Testing (hearing testing) for newborns which was later adopted by hospitals.
2005
Appletree launched the first real-time wait-time tool designed for patients with acute illness in mind; allowing them to better navigate the healthcare system, find in-clinic openings in real-time, and avoid unnecessary visits to an emergency.
1995
AppletreeU is a dedicated training facility created as a unique resource to teach modern practice management principles to a new generation of medical assistants and facility managers.
1994
Appletree introduces the first touch-screen patient registration kiosk into the Canadian Healthcare system. The kiosk’s multilingual ability allows patients to be served in their language of choice and in a more private and confidential environment.
1992
Appletree Medical Group’s first medical centre opens its doors to serve the Bayshore community in Ottawa.
Appletree in the News
Read articles relating to Appletree Medical Group in the news.
Our Medical Director, Dr. Abhishek Raut, talks to Nima Rajan from Forum Daily (The News Forum) to discuss the three new COVID-19 variants, how do they differ in terms of their spread in comparison to the original virus, new vaccine guidance from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), and more.
Appletree Medical Director Dr. Abhishek Raut Speaks to Forum Daily About the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Our Medical Director, Dr. Abhishek Raut, talks to Nima Rajan from Forum Daily (The News Forum) about the AstraZeneca vaccine, how it works compared to the already approved vaccines, as well as viral loads and how vaccines work on the viral loads of patients.
Appletree Partners With LifeLabs To Provide Convenient Virtual Care to Over 2.6 Million Ontarians
Appletree is thrilled to partner with LifeLabs to offer Ontarians even greater access to comprehensive, patient-centered care, whether they’re visiting in-person or online.
Pure Global Launches Groundbreaking Medical Cannabis Research Study with Appletree Medical Group
Together with Appletree and a leading Clinical Research Organization, PureSinse is launching a large-scale, peer-reviewed study on the efficacy of medical cannabis in the treatment of certain medical conditions.
Blog.TO recommends Appletree Virtual Care for online doctor consultations.
Online doctor options in Ontario where you can get virtual appointments are undoubtedly in high demand as the vast majority of us do our best to avoid leaving the house and heading to a healthcare centre of any kind.
