The links below lead to referral forms as well as contact information specific to clinics, tests, programs, and services. We provide approximate wait times to help patients, referring physicians and care providers make informed decisions. The information below is updated monthly or as new data becomes available. Please use these wait times as a guideline only.

*Please note that patients with emergency conditions are seen immediately and are not included in the data below. Priority levels are determined by surgeons, specialists, and other health care providers, based on clinical evidence, to guide treatment decisions and improve patient access and outcomes.

Last update: January 13th, 2026 


Ambulatory Care Clinics

Clinics Non-urgent wait times Referrals
Allergy 6-8 months
Cardiology 10-12 months

*Holter Monitoring: 6-8 weeks

*Blood Pressure Test: No wait

*Electrocardiogram (ECG): Walk-In

*Echocardiography: 8-10 months

*Echo Stress : 7-9 months

*Stress test: 6-10 weeks

Ear, nose and throat (ENT) 3-5 months
General Surgery

*Varicose: 24-30 months

*Carpal Tunnel: 8-10 months

*Endoscopy: 10-12 months

Minor Surgery 15-21 months
Gastroenterology 4-6 months
Gynecology 10-12 months
Internal Medicine 27-33 months
Neurology

42-48 months

Electroencephalography (EEG)
5-11 weeks
Electromyogram (EMG) 2-4 months
Orthopedics *Arm: 2-4 months
*Foot-Ankle: 24-30 months
*Hand-Wrist: 30-36 months
*Hip: 18-24 months
*Knee: 36-42 months
*Shoulder: 30-36 months
*Spine: 7-9 months
*Sports medicine: 18-24 months
Ophthalmology 6-8 months
Pain Management Clinic 48-54 months
Respirology Clinic 24-30 months
Urogynecology 34-40 months
Urology 14-20 months
Rheumatology

Webpage coming soon

10-14 months

Medical Imaging

Exams Non-urgent wait times Referrals
Specialized Radiology (Fluoroscopy & more) 14-20 months
Breast Imaging (ultrasound) 6-8 weeks
Mammography (OBSP) 3-5 months
Bone mineral densitometry 4-6 months
Computed Tomography (CT scan) Results for Diagnostic Imaging | Ontario Health
Ultrasounds

Non obstetrical

*Surface: 4-6 weeks
*Abdo: 4-6 weeks*Abdo/pelvis: 4-6 weeks
*Pelvis: 8-10 months
*Shoulder: 4-8 weeks (if no MSK required)
* KUB: 4-6 weeks
*Scrotal: 4-6 weeks
*Dopplers: 4-6 weeks
*Thyroid: 4-6 weeks
Radiography (X-ray) Walk-In
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Results for Diagnostic Imaging | Ontario Health To refer an Ontario patient, please go to the MRI Central Intake Portal 

To refer a Québec patient, please review the decision support checklists below, then download, fill out and fax the referral form to 613-636-6172

Referrals for MSK

Therapeutic Services

Services Non-urgent wait times Referrals
Children Rehabilitation Program

 

*Occupational Therapy: 24-30 months

*Physical Therapy: 11-17 months

*Speech and language pathology: 14-20 months

Physiotherapy *PART program (Prevention of Accidents, Rehabilitation and Therapy): 8-12 weeks

*Outpatient: 48-54 months

*Patient Admitted on Unit: According to Surgery date

  • For the PART program, you do not need a medical referral. You can call the clinic for an appointment.
  • CLI-14-3005 v4
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

*Pulmonary rehabilitation: Less than a month

*Pulmonary function testing: 8-12 weeks

*Cardiovascular rehabilitation: Less than a month

Audiology Less than a month
Diabetes Clinic 8-12 weeks
  • Patients may call the clinic directly to book an appointment and choose between individual consultations or group sessions (available if there is sufficient demand).
  • CLI-10-3044(PDF)
Footcare clinic 10-14 months

Mental Health & Addictions

Psychiatry 24-30 months
Psychotherapy 14-20 months
Addiction Service 4-6 weeks
Intake 5-10 days
Assertive Community Treatment Team 4-8 weeks
Geriatric Psychiatry 6-8 months