Helping Canadians find medical opinions or care abroad
- Frustrated with unacceptable Canadian health care wait times?
- Want a second medical opinion but were not offered or allowed one in Canada?
- Feel helpless and want to take more control of your own health?
DoctorAbroad is completely free
We are a non-profit seeking to provide a platform where Canadians can help each other find doctors abroad so they can regain some control over their own health and bypass the Canadian bureaucracy.
More than 74,000 Canadians died waiting for health care since 2018
Click for article from the National Post.
Take your health into your own hands and seek initial or second opinions abroad.
Pros and cons of medical care abroad
Pros of Seeing a Doctor Abroad
- Shorter wait times: See a specialist in days, not months.
- Lower costs: Especially for surgeries and diagnostics.
- Access to alternative or advanced treatments: Sometimes not available in Canada.
- More personalized care: Some clinics offer 1-on-1 attention in a private setting.
Cons of Seeing a Doctor Abroad
- Upfront costs: No public coverage (in most cases).
- Quality varies: Not all clinics are created equal.
- Follow-up care challenges: Especially if complications arise after returning home.
- Travel risk: Especially for complex procedures or during recovery.
