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How to find a Farsi-speaking family doctor
Three practical ways to find a doctor you can talk to comfortably.
1 min readLast updated Oct 18, 2026
Talking to your doctor in your mother tongue matters, especially for parents and grandparents.
1. Search IrooniMap
Browse doctors and dentists with the "Speaks Farsi" and "Accepting new clients" filters.
2. The CPSO register
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario lets you search doctors and see the languages they work in.
3. Health Care Connect
If you don't have a family doctor yet, register with Ontario's Health Care Connect program.
Meanwhile
Walk-in clinics help with non-urgent issues, and Health811 (dial 811) gives free nurse advice. In an emergency, always call 911.
This guide is general information, not legal, medical or financial advice. Always check official details on the relevant agency's website.