Rideau Valley Health Centre

What Rideau Valley Health Centre does

Rideau Valley Health Centre (RVHC) is a privately operated medical practice located at 1221 Greenbank Road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The clinic provides family medicine, same-day urgent care, and a suite of co-located specialist services to registered patients in the Ottawa/Greenbank Road catchment area. Core services include primary and preventive care, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and evening (Mon-Thu 5-8 PM) and Saturday walk-in urgent care. Specialist services are delivered through on-site partnerships with Artemis Health Clinic (women's health), a gynecologist (Dr. Johnathan Huber), a pedorthist (Sal Sabbagh, C. Ped(C)), circumcision services (Dr. Gordon Kee), and Skinwithin Aesthetics; Canadian Diagnostic Network provides on-location diagnostic imaging and Barrhaven Health HUB provides physiotherapy and massage referrals. The practice operates within Ontario's publicly funded healthcare system — most insured consultations are covered by OHIP — and supplements this with a Block Fee Program for uninsured services (administered by Patient Serv), fee-for-service charges for items like prescription renewals and insurance forms, and direct vaccine sales (Shingrix, Prevnar 20, Gardasil 9, RSV, Bexsero, Trumenba, Nimenrix) priced at $110-$300 per dose.

The clinic's operating model is direct-to-consumer: patients must register with RVHC, then book appointments via the Medeo Health online portal (24/7) or by phone for same-day and evening slots. Patient acquisition is driven by community outreach, physician referrals, and a website at rvhc.ca. Several physicians (Dr. Nicoletti, Dr. Mohamdee, Dr. Wu, Dr. Boyden, Dr. Degani) use AI-powered ambient documentation to convert patient-physician dialogue into clinical notes, marketed as a tool to reduce physician burnout and increase face-time with patients. RVHC is a small operation (1-10 employees per firmographic data) with a single physical location and no disclosed funding, ownership structure, or revenue. The business is independently operated by a physician group with no parent company or institutional investment indicated in the source material.

Name

Rideau Valley Health Centre

Legal name

Rideau Valley Health Centre

Website

https://rvhc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rideau Valley Health Centre is a privately operated family medicine and urgent care clinic in Ottawa, Ontario, serving registered local patients with OHIP-covered primary care, co-located specialist services, vaccinations, and AI-assisted physician documentation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Care Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA)

Keywords

• Primary care services
• Family medicine
• Vaccination services
• Urgent care clinic
• Specialist medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Fees: Revenue from OHIP-covered medical consultations and appointments for registered patients. Standard consultation fees are covered under Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
2. Block Fee Program: Annual one-time fee covering uninsured services throughout the calendar year. Managed through third-party Patient Serv.
3. Fee for Service (Uninsured Services): Pay-per-service model for uninsured services such as prescription renewals via phone/fax and insurance forms.
4. Vaccine Sales: Sale of vaccines (Shingrix, Prevnar 20, Gardasil 9, RSV, Bexsero, Trumenba, Nimenrix) at competitive rates. OHIP coverage available for certain vaccines and eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rideau Valley Health Centre is a multi-physician family medicine clinic in Ottawa providing primary care, same-day urgent care, specialist services (women's health, gynecology, pedorthics, circumcision, aesthetics), and in-clinic vaccination programs. Services are delivered at a single clinic location with extended evening and Saturday walk-in hours, accessible via online booking (Medeo Health) or phone, with most insured services covered under OHIP.

Product overview

Rideau Valley Health Centre (RVHC) operates as a medical group offering a unified healthcare service platform centered on family medicine with integrated specialist services. The core offering includes family practice services and same-day medical appointments available through an online booking system (Medeo Health) and phone booking. The organization provides specialist care through partnerships including Artemis Health Clinic (women's health), gynecology, pedorthist services, circumcision services, and Skinwithin aesthetics. RVHC also offers vaccination services and a Block Fee Program for uninsured services. Community health partners include Canadian Diagnostic Network for on-location diagnostic imaging and Barrhaven Health HUB for physiotherapy and massage. The clinic recently implemented AI-powered ambient documentation for physician visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Booking System (Medeo Health) Web-based appointment scheduling platform that enables registered RVHC patients to book appointments with their family physicians 24/7 via Google Chrome.
• Family Medicine Services Primary care medical services covering preventive care, diagnostic tests, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions for registered patients in Ottawa.
• Same-Day Urgent Care Appointments Evening clinic Monday-Thursday 5 PM-8 PM (phone booking) and Saturday walk-in clinic 8 AM-2 PM (register before 11 AM) for acute issues of registered patients only.
• Artemis Health Clinic (Women's Health) On-site women's health clinic providing gynecology services by Dr. Lesley Spencer, Dr. Bethany Jackson, and Dr. Jesse Marshall Sheppard at the RVHC location.
• Gynecology Services Specialist gynecology consultations provided on-site by Dr. Johnathan Huber at RVHC.
• Pedorthist / Foot Clinic Foot care and custom orthotic services provided by Sal Sabbagh, C. Ped(C); referrals can be faxed to 613-746-9292.
• Circumcision Services Circumcision procedures performed by Dr. Gordon Kee at RVHC using Gentle Procedures Ottawa methods.
• Skinwithin Aesthetics Aesthetic medical services provided on-site at RVHC by Skinwithin; phone 613-880-7546.
• Block Fee Program
• Vaccination Services In-clinic vaccine administration including Shingrix ($205), Prevnar 20 ($135), Gardasil 9 ($225), RSV/Arexvy/Abrysvo ($300), Bexsero ($155), Trumenba ($130), and Nimenrix ($110); OHIP covers flu, tetanus, Shingrix for ages 65-70, and Prevnar 20 for age 65+.
• HPV Protection Program
• Canadian Diagnostic Network (CDN) Diagnostic Services
• Barrhaven Health HUB Physiotherapy and Massage

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medeo HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking scheduler platform used by RVHC for patient appointment scheduling. Patients access booking at booking.medeohealth.com/rideau-valley-health-centre. Platform provides 24/7 online booking capability.
• Patient ServminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party administrator managing the Block Fee program for uninsured services. Handles annual fee collection and program management on behalf of RVHC.
• Canadian Diagnostic Network (CDN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing on-location diagnostic services. Multiple locations throughout the Ottawa area for patient convenience. Website: cdncare.ca, Phone: 613-824-3252.
• Barrhaven Health HUBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing physiotherapy and massage services. Located in Barrhaven area. Website: barrhavenhealthhub.ca, Phone: 613-406-9001.
• Artemis Health CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's health clinic with physicians Dr. Lesley Spencer, Dr. Bethany Jackson, and Dr. Jesse Marshall Sheppard providing gynecology services on-site at RVHC.
• Skinwithin AestheticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAesthetics services provider operating at RVHC location. Contact: 613-880-7546, www.skinwithinaesthetics.ca

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maple: Canadian DTC virtual care platform providing on-demand physician consultations; directly competes for primary care visits from Ottawa patients, especially those seeking convenience over in-person care.
• Appletree Medical Group: Ottawa-headquartered multi-location family medicine and walk-in clinic operator offering in-person primary care, specialist services, and extended-hours urgent care—directly comparable geography, model, and service mix to RVHC.
• Centretown Community Health Centre: Ottawa-based primary care provider offering family medicine, preventive care, and multidisciplinary health services to a registered patient roster, with similar OHIP-funded community-clinic positioning.

Broad incumbents

• TELUS Health MyCare: Canada-wide virtual primary care platform offering on-demand physician visits and chronic care management; competes for the same Ottawa-area primary care demand, particularly for virtual-visit-seeking patients.
• WELL Health Technologies: Canadian digital health owner/operator of a large network of primary care and allied health clinics plus telehealth assets; competing comparable in scale and omni-channel care delivery within Ontario.
• CloudMD Software & Services: Canadian hybrid primary care and mental health platform combining in-person clinics with telehealth; comparable in offering family medicine plus allied services in Ontario markets.
• Shoppers Drug Mart / Loblaw Healthcare Clinics: National retail pharmacy chain operating in-store walk-in medical clinics across Canada, including Ottawa locations; overlaps with RVHC on family medicine and vaccination services at convenient retail settings.

Regional players

• Ottawa Family Physicians Network: Loose network of independent Ottawa family medicine practices providing rostered primary care to local residents; comparable in scope and patient-roster model though lacking RVHC's on-site specialist partners.

Emerging players

• Bayshore HealthCare: Canadian home and community health services provider with personal care, clinic, and digital health offerings; adjacent to RVHC's primary care scope with overlap on chronic disease management and preventive care.

Others

• CDN Care (Canadian Diagnostic Network): Ottawa-area diagnostic imaging partner already integrated into RVHC's service stack; comparable patient base and Ottawa footprint, though focused on diagnostics rather than primary care delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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