Medical dermatology, covered by your health plan.
Eligible Ontario residents pay nothing out-of-pocket for medically necessary dermatology visits. Dr. Baath bills OHIP directly — you just need a referral from your family physician.
Conditions treated under OHIP
The following medically necessary dermatology conditions are billed directly to OHIP for eligible Ontario residents.
Acne
All grades, including cystic and hormonal acne
Rosacea
Flushing, papulopustular, and phymatous subtypes
Psoriasis
Plaque, guttate, and scalp variants
Eczema / Dermatitis
Atopic, contact, and seborrheic dermatitis
Alopecia
Including alopecia areata and other hair loss conditions
Skin cancer
Melanoma, basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic keratosis
Pre-cancerous lesions from UV exposure
Skin lesions & mole assessment
Clinically indicated evaluation of lesions
Warts
Common, plantar, and filiform warts
Vitiligo
Assessment and management of pigment loss
Rashes
Unexplained or persistent skin rashes
Seborrheic dermatitis
Scalp, face, and body variants
Coverage is determined by OHIP based on medical necessity. Cosmetic procedures and preventative services such as mole mapping are not covered. If you're unsure whether your concern qualifies, speak with your family doctor.
Getting your referral
Booking an OHIP-covered dermatology visit is a straightforward process.
See your family doctor
Discuss your skin concern and ask for a referral to Dr. Baath's clinic.
Referral faxed to clinic
Your GP faxes the referral to our office at 226-896-0071.
We contact you
Our team reviews the referral and calls you to schedule your appointment.
Your appointment
Bring your health card. The visit is billed directly to OHIP — no cost to you.
Ask your physician to fax the referral to Dr. Baath's office.
Fax: 226-896-0071
- Valid Ontario health card
- List of current medications
- Relevant medical history
OHIP coverage FAQs
Yes. OHIP-covered dermatology visits require a referral from a family physician or nurse practitioner. Once received, our team will contact you to schedule.
Please bring your valid Ontario health card (OHIP card), a list of current medications, and any relevant medical history or previous test results related to your skin condition.
Wait times vary. Our team will contact you after the referral is received to discuss scheduling. For urgent concerns, please indicate this on the referral.
Some services — such as cosmetic procedures and preventative mole mapping — are not OHIP-covered. We will always let you know before proceeding with any non-covered service.
OHIP covers Ontario residents. Patients from other provinces may be covered through reciprocal billing agreements — please contact the clinic to confirm before booking.
Take a proactive step in your skin health
Book your annual mole mapping appointment with Dr. Baath. No referral required.