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Surgency is a free resource for Canadian patients and caregivers. Private pathways Canadian physician in the public system to help you find the right surgeon for your needs.
As a family doctor in the public system, I believe transparency is a form of care. I created Surgency to help my patients struggling on long waitlists who wanted to understand all their options for timely medical attention.
Surgency is a free resource designed to empower and educate—helping you understand private pathways and find accredited surgeons within Canada. I hope Surgency brings you clarity.
Dr. Sean Haffey
An ultrasound (sonography) is a scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body—without radiation.
It’s especially useful for looking at organs (like the liver, gallbladder, kidneys), pelvic structures (uterus/ovaries, prostate), soft tissue lumps, and blood flow (Doppler ultrasound).
A private ultrasound means you book the scan at an accredited, fee-for-service imaging clinic instead of waiting for a publicly funded appointment. The test itself is the same—what changes is usually speed, scheduling, and appointment clarity.
Canadians might consider a private ultrasound when public wait times delay diagnosis and symptoms—abdominal pain, pelvic pain, swelling, a new lump, or pregnancy concerns—need answers sooner. Waiting can mean prolonged discomfort, anxiety, delayed treatment, and more time away from work, school, travel, or family responsibilities.
Private ultrasound offers faster access to accredited Canadian imaging clinics with clearer timelines—often within days. For many people, choosing private imaging is about getting answers early and moving forward with a plan, while putting less strain on the public healthcare system.
Ultrasound is often the first-line imaging test for many common concerns, including:
Costs vary by body part, whether Doppler is included, and the clinic location.
Typical private ranges:
Price is impacted by:
Tip: ask if the fee includes the radiologist report and how quickly it’s delivered.
Choosing the right imaging centre matters for scan quality, safety, and how quickly you get results.
Yes and no—you can reach out to any of the private surgeons listed on Surgency without a referral. Their intake teams are happy to answer questions, explain what they treat, share pricing ranges, and walk you through next steps.
However, to book a formal consultation with the surgeon, you'll typically need a referral from your family doctor or nurse practitioner. Don't have one? Many of the clinics can help coordinate a virtual GP appointment to get the referral paperwork sorted. All surgeons listed on Surgency offer virtual initial consultations, so you don't need to travel until you and the surgeon have agreed on a plan.
Before your consultation, expect the clinic to request relevant medical records and recent diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, lab work, etc.). Having these ready speeds up the process and lets the surgeon give you specific guidance on your very first call.
A radiologist reviews the images and writes a report. The report is sent to your referring provider (and often shared with you on request). Next steps depend on results:
Surgency is free for patients, funded for by surgeons.
Surgeons—who meet our listing criteria—pay a flat fee to list on the Surgency platform. To maintain objectivity, there are no commissions, referral fees, nor any ranking or recommending one surgeon over another.
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Ultrasound is considered safe:
Potential minor issues:
Preparation depends on the type of ultrasound:
Bring:
If you still have questions, then feel free to contact us directly.
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Diagnostic and screening imaging network providing MRI, CT, ultrasound, DEXA, fluoroscopy / GI studies, X-ray, paediatric imaging. 20 locations across Edmonton & Calgary.
One of Canada’s premier imaging facilities, offering rapid access to state-of-the-art MRI, CT, Ultrasound & 3D Mammography. Hospital-grade technology, sub-specialized radiologists & rapid turnaround times.
