Inter-Provincial Travel

Surgical Solutions Network is an exceptional private healthcare provider with 9 multidisciplinary centres across Canada. Due to provincial regulatory restrictions, you may need to travel outside your home province for independent surgery or other medical services you require. Out-of-province travel enables you to receive the timely care you need within Canada.

You Can Travel for Independent Surgery Within Canada

For Canadians who do not wish to have or are unable to wait for publicly insured surgery in their home province, Surgical Solutions Network supports them in receiving timely surgical care at one of our surgical centres outside their province.

We also support Canadians who wish to stay in Canada for their surgical needs, rather than travelling to another country which may not have the full continuity of care service offerings you can expect from Surgical Solutions Network.  

Why Does It Make Sense To Travel for Private Surgery?

Instead of leaving Canada to have your procedure and avoid long wait times, you can have surgery at an accredited Surgical Solutions Network surgical centre in another province. By travelling to one of our surgical centres within Canada, you can:

• Have the surgery when you need it. If your condition is compromising your quality of life, we can help you get back to normal as quickly as possible. After your initial surgical consultation, surgery can generally be scheduled within a few weeks.
• Have the procedure you need. We specialize in a comprehensive range of surgical services, many performed using the latest medical technology and minimally invasive techniques for reduced post-operative pain, recovery time, and scarring.
• Receive care from experienced specialists. Our fellowship-trained physicians are respected in their areas of specialty and highly sought after within Canada and beyond. Our experienced registered nurses, who provide care before, during, and after surgery, can identify and quickly resolve issues before problems progress.
• Maintain your continuity of care. After surgery, follow-up care and physiotherapy can be transferred closer to home with continued consultation by your physician, if needed. Our clinical team will work with your existing providers to provide a managed continuum of care.

Do I Have To Go Outside My Province for All Procedures?

To take advantage of the independent healthcare options available in Canada, you are required to travel out of province for procedures that are covered by provincial health insurance. However, you are allowed to seek independent care in your home province for certain procedures not covered by provincial health insurance, including:

• Cosmetic plastic surgery
• Certain ENT procedures
• Vasectomy reversal

Can I Have Lab Work and Diagnostic Testing in My Home Province?

Yes. You will need to provide diagnostic reports before we can schedule your consultation with a physician. Visit our Preparing for Your Consultation & Surgery page for our directory of diagnostic and blood testing labs. Our intake team will work with you to ensure you know what diagnostics you require and share our preferred diagnostic providers.

Which Centre Should I Choose?

Our surgical centres across Canada have their own specialties and they do not all offer the same procedures. We will help you select the surgical centre outside your home province that offers the procedure you need. Here is a list of our surgical centres and an overview of the procedure categories they offer:   

Visit the individual location pages for details about available procedure options or contact us online to learn more.

Medical Travel FAQ for Out-Of-Province Care