Private providers in Canada
Curtis Myden
Fellowship-trained sports and arthroscopy surgeon treating knee and shoulder injuries in athletes of every level. Olympian. Private consults in Edmonton.
Jesse Slade-Shantz
Dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary & Edmonton. Arthroscopic shoulder, knee and elbow surgery for sports injuries.
Don Dick
Orthopedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement. Past president of the Alberta Orthopaedic Society and founding member of the Alberta Bone & Joint Health Institute.
Matthew Snider
Has performed thousands of sports knee surgeries and thousands of hip and knee replacements in his 14 years in orthopedic surgical practice.
Daniel Halayko
Podiatric foot and ankle surgeon in Vancouver, focused on minimally invasive bunion and forefoot reconstruction. Able to treat BC residents.
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Why are there no surgeons listed in my province?+
Due to the Canada Health Act and specific provincial regulations, private surgical options for "medically necessary" procedures are not available for Canadians within their home province.
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Wait times in the private sector are significantly shorter than the public system.
While timelines vary by procedure and surgeon availability, most patients can secure a consultation within a few days or weeks and schedule surgery within weeks of the consultation, compared to the months or years often required in the public system.
Will my provincial health plan cover the cost?+
Generally, private surgeries performed in Canada are paid for out-of-pocket or via private insurance/ employer benefits.
Provincial plans (like OHIP, MSP, or AHCIP) typically do not cover procedures at private clinics, though some exceptions exist for WCB (Workers' Compensation) claims or specific inter-provincial programs.
That said, in Canada, you can generally claim eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses (including many private surgery costs) for the federal Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC), and most provinces/territories have a parallel credit.
Learn more about claiming the METC here.
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Yes, you can reach out to private clinics without a referral. But in order to meet for an initial consultation (all surgeons listed on Surgency offer virtual appointments), you will need a referral from your doctor, or the clinic may be able to help coordinate a doctor's appointment for you if needed.
The surgeon/clinic will likely require medical information and diagnostics (imaging, lab tests, etc.) before the consultation.