If you're interested in speaking with a private pediatric orthopedic surgeon, click "See Surgeons" for a list of accredited hip 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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It is important to note that healthcare regulations vary by province. Generally speaking, you will need to travel out-of-province for your child's surgery.
For an in-depth understanding on the private system, see How Does Private Surgery Work in Canada.
Parents may consider private pathways because they are interested in a fast second opinion or the risks of waiting for their child's surgery outweigh the benefits of staying in the public queue. Long delays for a pediatric orthopedic procedure can mean a narrowing window for corrective intervention, worsening deformity during critical growth periods, chronic pain, and lost time in school, sports, and childhood milestones.
Private pediatric orthopedic surgery offers faster access to quality Canadian surgeons, so your family can plan around a real date.
The alternative for many Canadian families is going abroad, which is more expensive in the United States and tends to be riskier if you go to a country like Mexico or Costa Rica—especially for a child who requires pediatric-specific anesthesia, equipment, and post-operative monitoring.
For many families, going private is not about jumping the line—it's about giving their child the timely care they need while reducing the demand on the public system.
It is important to know upfront that private options for pediatric orthopedics in Canada are extremely limited—very few private clinics have the pediatric-specific anesthesia teams, equipment, and post-operative monitoring capabilities required to safely operate on children. The options below are the only providers in our network trained in pediatrics.
When accessing private care for your child, you can expect a rigorous standard of safety and professionalism comparable to the best public institutions.
Private surgical facilities are strictly regulated environments. To operate, clinics must meet or exceed stringent provincial health standards and undergo regular accreditation processes. This ensures that facility safety, sterility, and medical equipment match the high standards found in major Canadian children's hospitals, providing peace of mind regarding your child's care environment.
Your child will be in the hands of high quality Canadian medical professionals. Private pediatric orthopedic surgeons on Surgency are Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), who've undergone years of rigorous training including specialized pediatric fellowships (learn more about surgeon credentials here). These are highly experienced specialists—often leaders in their field—with deep expertise in the unique demands of operating on growing bones, joints, and developing musculoskeletal systems.
The private experience is defined by clarity. Private clinics provide guaranteed surgical dates, clear timelines, and are always available if you have questions. The process includes detailed pre-operative planning and estimated wait times that are measured in weeks, not years, allowing your family to plan around school, activities, and recovery with confidence.
