Surgery

Providing a wide range of surgical specialties

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) offers a wide range of surgical specialties with a focus on patient care and safety. We provide easy access to quality surgical care for patients throughout Scarborough and beyond.

Our surgical services include major procedures that may require patients to stay in hospital. We have inpatient care units to supports patients in their recovery after their surgery.

We also have several surgical clinics where we are able to perform minor outpatient procedures and services. Patients are seen, assessed, treated and discharged home the same day.

Our Services

Dental and Maxillo-facial Surgery

We treat problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Our services include corrective jaw surgery, wisdom tooth removal, and treating facial trauma.

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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Care

We provide both medical and surgical care for ear, nose, and throat conditions. This includes head and neck cancer surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, rhinology and sinus surgery.

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Gynecology

We provide Gynecological services to support women's health needs throughout all stages of their life. As part of this care, we perform minimally-invasive surgeries for a range of conditions.

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General Surgery

Our general surgeons provide a wide range of vital services at all three hospitals. General surgery services support all programs and areas of care, one of our major focuses is cancer care.

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Ophthalmology

SHN meets our community’s eye-care needs through medical and surgical intervention. We have an Eye Centre at our Birchmount hospital that is home to a dedicated surgical team.

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Orthopaedics

SHN is a centre of excellence for orthopaedic care. We have expertise in joint replacement and reconstruction, sports medicine, spine surgery, and foot and ankle surgeries.

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Paediatric Day Surgery

We provide surgical procedures for children that do not require them to stay in the hospital overnight. Children are admitted and discharged through out Paediatric units.

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Plastic Surgery

We provide reconstructive surgery for a variety of conditions. From traumatic injuries, to breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, to treating burns, we ensure the best possible care for our patients.

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Prehabilitation

Prehabilitation consists of education and exercise classes that help to strengthen and condition patients before their hip and knee replacement surgery, so that they can have better outcomes after surgery.

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Thoracic Surgery

We treat diseases of the chest area, such as the lungs, esophagus, diaphragm, colon, and stomach. Our services include surgical procedures and endoscopic examinations.

Urology

SHN provides urology services to support patients, from diagnosing urologic disorders to providing treatment and performing both advanced surgical therapies and minimally-invasive procedures.

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Vascular Surgery

As a vascular centre, our team of clinical experts specializes in bypass, angioplasty, and pacemaker procedures; dialysis access surgery; and treating serious conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and aneurysms.

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