Looking to learn more about a specific foot or ankle procedure? Click "See Procedures" below. If you're interested in speaking with a private surgeon, click "See Surgeons" for a list of accredited foot and ankle surgeons in Canada. You can explore their profiles, and reach out to them directly.
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 clear 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
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Learn more about specific foot and ankle surgeries by clicking into our procedure guides below. Each provides an in-depth overview of the surgery process, cost estimates, recovery timelines, how to choose a surgeon, and the risks involved.
It is important to note that healthcare regulations vary by province. Generally speaking, you will need to travel out-of-province for foot and ankle surgery unless you find a surgeon who is 'opted-out' of the public system (you can find them on Surgency, watch for surgeons with the disclaimer "Accepting patients from all provinces").
Note: Ontario doesn't allow surgeons to opt out, so Ontarians must travel for private, 'medically necessary' foot & ankle surgery.
For an in-depth understanding on the private system, see How Does Private Surgery Work in Canada.
Canadians frequently look for private solutions when foot or ankle pain makes every step a challenge. Waiting over a year for fusion or reconstruction surgery can lead to worsening deformities, altered gait mechanics that affect the hips and back, and a total loss of independence and mobility.
Private surgery in Canada offers a faster, safer alternative to leaving the country. It eliminates the steep price tag of American healthcare and the logistical difficulties of navigating international travel while non-weight bearing. You get a fixed date with a Canadian surgeon subject to Canada's stringent surgical standards.
The choice to pay for surgery is rarely about privilege; it is about functionality. It allows patients to end the cycle of immobility and return to walking and working, while indirectly reducing the backlog for public services.
Surgency serves as a bridge, not a medical clinic. We provide access to a roster of accredited private facilities and foot and ankle specialists across the country. We help you weigh your options, understand the financial investment, and verify surgeon backgrounds so you can move forward with confidence.
Foot and ankle surgeries are intricate medical procedures accompanied by substantial costs. We recommend reviewing several surgeon profiles from all over the country. Going private means choice. Consider reaching out and speaking with multiple surgeons to determine who is best equipped to restore your stability and feels best for you.
When accessing private care, patients can expect a rigorous standard of safety and professionalism comparable to the best public institutions.
There are no shortcuts when it comes to facility standards. Private clinics are subject to strict provincial regulations and mandatory accreditation cycles. This oversight ensures that the surgical environment, from air filtration to sterilization processes, meets the same high bar as public institutions, offering you complete peace of mind.
Your care is in the hands of fully certified experts. Foot and ankle surgeons on Surgency are Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), having undergone extensive medical and surgical education (learn more about surgeon credentials here). These specialists have years of training, specific technical skills for complex lower-limb reconstruction, and generally have significant niche experience.
Eliminate the anxiety of the unknown. Private clinics offer transparent communication regarding scheduling and logistics. You will be provided with a fixed surgical date and a clear outline of what to expect. With significantly shorter wait times, you can plan your work leave and recovery period with certainty, rather than living on standby.
