Anyone Visited Dr. Francis Li in Toronto recently?

[$Juliet$]

Hi my dear friends,

Does any one know whether this Dr. Li could do eMedical? I called his office but no one pick up. Do I need to bring 4 photographs?

Also, does it allow to eat some food in the morning?

Thank you all for your responses.

 

[EU_2010]

Hello Juliet,

Yes, this is where I went. When I called there was a voice mail explaining the process. The advantage is you can go on a Saturday and don't need an appointment. I had read about some of the downtown doctors that people were waiting 2 hours despite having appointments.

They actually do eMedical, so don't waste your money on the 4 passport photos like I did. (Somewhere else on the web a post from 2012 said to bring photos).

It is important to note that it is cash only. You will get proper receipts for everything, I guess they are just a bit old school and don't have the machines for debit or credit cards. I paid 200$ for the medical exam (including the fee for receiving a copy of the report) and 50$ for the X-ray. You can have everything done in one day. When I arrived, it was packed and I had to wait a long time. The actual exam is very quick, just takes a long time until it is your turn.

If I had to do it again, I would go there early in the morning, probably before they open just to cut down on the waiting process.

Good luck!

 

[data]

Hey,

I called them and I had trouble understanding the receptionist. What do I need to bring for an upfront medical?

Passport, and cash? That's all?

Thanks

 

[dbss]

Hey,

I called them and I had trouble understanding the receptionist. What do I need to bring for an upfront medical?

Passport, and cash? That's all?

Thanks

i would like to know too........

 

[data]

I did my upfront medical there.

Total time spent there is about 4 hours. Receptionists very easy going. They are all chinese so you could occasionally hear them yell at others jokingly. But other than that they're pretty cool.

The examination with Dr. Li was very fast. He told me he gave me a good grade.. what does that mean? Doesn't the medical officer decides everything?

 

[EU_2010]

Hey,

I called them and I had trouble understanding the receptionist. What do I need to bring for an upfront medical?

Passport, and cash? That's all?

Thanks

Passport or any other eligible type of ID (I used Ontario driver's licence). Pls read the email you or your lawyer received from CIC. ID and Cash is most important but they will also want to know about severe previous illness, any medication (and dosage) you are currently on, prescription glasses/contacts. This is what I remember from the top of my head, but always better to check that email.

 

[EU_2010]

Also, does it allow to eat some food in the morning?

Sorry I did not answer this question in my previous post. Yes, you can (and should) eat and drink something before you go there. The wait can be very long and you will likely be starving without any food in you.

There were some people going into the nearby Tim Horton's for coffee and snacks since the wait ended up being extremely long but then did not have the courtesy to also eat it there. One guy walked right into the x-ray place, put his coffee on the receptionist's desk, unpacked his sandwich and started eating leaving crumbs all over. Absolutely disgusting and disrespectful to the receptionist and the other people waiting. I was surprised the receptionist did not ask him to leave and have his food in a more appropriate place...

 

[kushari]

I did my upfront medical there.

Total time spent there is about 4 hours. Receptionists very easy going. They are all chinese so you could occasionally hear them yell at others jokingly. But other than that they're pretty cool.

The examination with Dr. Li was very fast. He told me he gave me a good grade.. what does that mean? Doesn't the medical officer decides everything?

There is no medical officer, they are immigration officers. The doctor is the one that makes the recommendation, and they either approve or decline your application based on it if my understanding is correct.

 

[lpc19800]

There is no medical officer, they are immigration officers. The doctor is the one that makes the recommendation, and they either approve or decline your application based on it if my understanding is correct.

There is indeed a medical officer:
Dr does tests and interacts with patient etc
Uploads results
Medical Officer or Health Branch staff member reviews results and sends verdict to Visa Officer

VO's are not trained to interpret medical exams.
Dr's are not trained in whether to make the decision on whether someone is admissible - they are simply approved to carry out tests. In some case dr's are approved to conduct testing for multiple countries such as US and Australia

I suspect the dr was making a joke

 

[kushari]

There is indeed a medical officer:
Dr does tests and interacts with patient etc
Uploads results
Medical Officer or Health Branch staff member reviews results and sends verdict to Visa Officer

VO's are not trained to interpret medical exams.
Dr's are not trained in whether to make the decision on whether someone is admissible - they are simply approved to carry out tests. In some case dr's are approved to conduct testing for multiple countries such as US and Australia

I suspect the dr was making a joke

Oh wow, thanks, I guess I was wrong indeed. Well, I learned something new today.

 

[venugopalt]

Hi EU_2010

In your response you mentioned that people were having food before the test.
I was under the impression that the tests are done in fasting to see the sugar levels. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I am diabetic and am little worried about my medicals. Can you explain what all the tests they do?

Also if you don't mind can you let me know how much Dr Francis is charging for kids.

 

[lpc19800]

Hi EU_2010

In your response you mentioned that people were having food before the test.
I was under the impression that the tests are done in fasting to see the sugar levels. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I am diabetic and am little worried about my medicals. Can you explain what all the tests they do?

Also if you don't mind can you let me know how much Dr Francis is charging for kids.

you are not required to fast before testing.

 

[kushari]

Hi EU_2010

In your response you mentioned that people were having food before the test.
I was under the impression that the tests are done in fasting to see the sugar levels. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I am diabetic and am little worried about my medicals. Can you explain what all the tests they do?

Also if you don't mind can you let me know how much Dr Francis is charging for kids.

Yeah I was not required to fast before I did my Medical (although I went to another doctor).

 

[dbss]

hey guys

I tried calling Dr. Francis but his office phone is going straight to voicemail.

I wanted to know for upfront medicals what are the things I should take with me?

Is anybody sure that I can do a drop in to his clinic on Saturday?

 

[data]

hey guys

I tried calling Dr. Francis but his office phone is going straight to voicemail.

I wanted to know for upfront medicals what are the things I should take with me?

Is anybody sure that I can do a drop in to his clinic on Saturday?

250 cash and passport

You can go there on saturday morning 9 to 12.