I have had several friends and acquaintances ask me at recent functions whether there is a cost for them or their child to see me for a dermatology appointment. Many of them seem surprised that there is no cost, that seeing a dermatologist in Ontario is an OHIP-covered service, so that anyone requiring expert skin, hair or nails care can see a dermatologist at no cost. That said, for medical concerns about the skin, a referral from a family doctor (GP) or any walk-in clinic or any doctor for that matter, is required to see a dermatologist.
