The Ministry of Health has newly announced that it will be funding the 2- dose shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX), starting late 2020 for those currently age 65 years old to 70 years old (and age 71 year olds can also receive if prior to Dec 2021).

Please contact our office if you would like to have this vaccine.

If you are outside of this age category, and would like to proceed with getting SHINGRIX though private pay, please call our office to book an appointment with our nurse. The cost is 300$.

Patients who have received Zostavax (the older Shingles vaccine, one dose only) covered thru the Ministry of Health are NOT eligible for Shingrix through the Minstry of Health, but may choose to pay for Shingrix.

Patients who have already received Shingrix 2-dose series do not need to have it again.

If you have questions, please contact your doctor.

If your doctor is able to offer you a telemedicine appointment for your concern, please be sure to read this consent prior to your consultation.

Consent for Telemedicine Visit

We remember Dr. Peter Morse (1930 – 2019)

Dr Peter Morse was a most trusted family physician, who started Thornhill Medical Centre in 1958. From delivering babies, to doing psychotherapy, he exercised all aspects of family practice to support his patients and was a respected member of the medical community. He was a role model for the next generation of family physicians, instilling values of kindness, patience, compassion and holistic care.  He retired in 1995 after 37 years of dedicated practice at which time his daughter, Janet and son-in-law Darren, joined Thornhill Medical Centre.

Peter and his wife, Joan were active in the community, through their own lives and those of their children. He was an avid tennis player, skier and loved the outdoors. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Joan. He was proud father of Michael (Heather Nicol), Janet (Darren Larsen) and Jonathan (Ginette Fisher), and very proud Poppa to Graeme, Lauren and Jeremy Larsen, and Kathryn, Andrew, Ben, Sasha and Theo Morse. He is survived by his sister, Muriel Stone.

He touched so many in our community. He will be sorely missed.

Donations can be made to Hill House Hospice (HillHouseHospice.com), or Parkinson Canada (parkinson.ca). Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca

Please be aware of your prescription refill needs each time you come to see your physician in person. Ask your physician for enough refills till you are next expected to be seen in the office.

The volume of faxed prescription renewals and urgency of these requests are becoming problematic. Please assist by noting your refill needs early.  There is a 5 day turnaround for fax prescription renewals. Your pharmacist may be able to advance you a few days’ supply if urgently required for some types of medications.

We would also like to remind our patients that we are a fragrance-free office. Thank you for your consideration.

We are inviting all our patients to participate in our Health Myself portal. This is a website to allow online appointment bookings and is a secure way to get messages out to our patients.  Once you are registered, you will also receive automatic appointment reminders by email and occasional updates about our office hours and policies.

If you have NOT received your invitation, please call us to let us know. 905-889-3634

If you have changed your email address, please login to Health Myself to update your settings.

If you have trouble remembering your password, use the “Tech Support” button within the Health Myself website for assistance.

We are extremely proud to announce that our very own Dr. Nicholas Voudouris has been awarded the Order of Vaughan. This award is the highest honour in the City of Vaughan, and presented to those individuals who have made a significant and long-lasting contribution to this community.  Congratulations, Nick!

Welcome Back, Daniella Wolf. Daniella is a registered dietician who is available to see patients on Wednesdays at Thornhill Medical Centre, by self- referral or physician referral. Her services are covered by some insurance plans.

You can contact her directly at

Telephone:    416.569.0873

Email:       daniella@foodfitforyou.com

By appointment only.

Don’t Forget Your Health Card!
Please present your Health Card at every visit. It is important to ensure that your Health Card is valid by checking the expiry date. For more information, please visit ServiceOntario.

**INVALID HEALTH CARDS WILL BE CHARGED $70.00 DEPOSIT PER VISIT UNTIL A NEW HEALTH CARD IS ISSUED. THE DEPOSIT WILL THEN BE REFUNDED AFTER PROOF OF RENEWAL AND VALIDITY FOR DATE OF SERVICE.**

There are some services that may not be covered by your Health Card/OHIP. For more details, view our Uninsured Services information page.