Does my health plan cover your sports medicine services?

If you are a Canadian resident, your provincial health plan covers consultations with our sports medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons. All of our other services are private, and may be covered by your workplace extended health care plan. Please see Our Services for more information.

Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?

No. All of our physiotherapists, are trained to be the first point of contact. Some insurance companies may require a doctor’s referral for reimbursement from your extended health benefits.

Is PRP covered by OHIP?

The consultation with one of our Injection physicians regarding PRP is covered by OHIP, however all fees for these procedures itself are private and paid out of pocket.

Is there parking available?

Our parking entrance is located off Doris Avenue, one block east of Yonge, just north of Sheppard, UNDERNEATH THE SHEPPARD CENTRE. Our office is located in the South Tower of the Sheppard Centre on the 6th floor. Please bring your parking stub to our office for 90 minutes of FREE validation.

Sports Medicine DoctorsDouglas W. Stoddard MD, M Sp Med, Dip Sport Med, ES2023-09-21T09:28:12-04:00

What is Sports Medicine and What Injuries and Conditions Does it Treat?

Many people associate the field of sports medicine with competitive athletes. This is unfortunate, as sports medicine applies to many classes of people, in addition to competitive athletes. Because of this, it would more appropriately be called “activity medicine”.

The sports medicine specialty deals with diagnosis and treatment of activity related injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments, bones and joints, whether they be from sports, work or other “nonsport” related causes.

Sport Medicine is especially concerned with nonsurgical approaches to treating these injuries. In addition, sports medicine doctors require indepth understanding and knowledge of several other areas, including nutrition, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, internal medicine, pregnancy and exercise as well as biomechanics.

Who Qualifies as a Sport Medicine Physician in Canada?

To be a sport medicine physician in Canada, first one must be a Medical Doctor registered with the local provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons. The individual must then pass a rigorous certification exam administered by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM). Successful completion of this exam confers the designation of “Diploma of Sport Medicine” after the doctor’s name, often abbreviated as “Dip Sp Med.”

Are There Any Other Certifications For Sport Medicine Physicians?

Yes. Many Canadian Sport Medicine Physicians have acquired fellowship or postgraduate training in Sport Medicine from various national and international universities and other institutions. One such postgraduate degree is a Master Degree in Sport Medicine, designated as “M Sp Med”.

How Do I Find a Qualified Sport Medicine Doctor in my Area?

You may contact your family doctor, who may know of an individual with appropriate training and credentials and thus arrange a referral. Alternatively, the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine can be contacted for more information about qualified sports doctors in your area.

Does SEMI Offer Sport Medicine Consultation?

Yes, SEMI offers sport medicine consultations, with sport medicine doctors who have been certified by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM), in addition to possessing many other relevant credentials.

Do I Need a Referral to See a Sports Medicine Doctor at SEMI?

We always encourage involving your family doctor, but strictly speaking, you do not need a referral to consult with the sport medicine doctors at SEMI.

Is a Sport Medicine Consultation Covered By My Health Plan?

Currently, in Canada, consulting with a sports medicine doctor is covered by our health plan. The following apply for a sports medicine consultation:

Coverage from the Provincial Health Plan for Canadian Residents (OHIP inOntario)
Private fees apply for non Canadian Residents

Contact SEMI to schedule a sports medicine consultation with one of our highly qualified sports medicine doctors. SEMI is highly specialized in the sports medicine field, and has some of Toronto’s most esteemed sports medicine physicians on staff.

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Lorne Marr

19:21 02 May 22

I want to give a 'Big Thanks" to Dr. Stoddard and his team. They did a great job. Tony... Keum helped with my Physio - he knows his stuff and really helped get me back to 100%.I can't say enough good things about them!read more

Matthew Cohn

20:48 22 Apr 22

I have been playing high level tennis for several years and have seen many healthcare... professionals, and Timothy Lee is the gold standard. I had a significant sports injury that posed a huge threat to my ability to resume sport, and worked with Tim extensively. Throughout the process, Tim provided the utmost effort, dedication, and professionalism to help me overcome my injury. Tim is extremely knowledgable and is able to communicate that knowledge effectively to help get to the root of the issue and get you on a personal path to success and recovery.Thank you for everything Tim, I am very grateful for you leading me down the road of recovery.read more

Claudette Germain

18:19 21 Mar 22

A very good experience dealing with Tony Keum, Physiotherapist. What I liked is that a... plan was discussed first. Also, after few sessions, I was given exercises to do on my own. That helped me to get where I wanted to be. Checks against the plan were done regularly so that when the plan goal was met, time to end the sessions! Thanks Tony...read more

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