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Wait Times in Ontario

Reducing wait times for key surgeries and procedures is a priority of the government and a cornerstone of Ontario's overall health strategy.

In the past, some patients have had to wait too long to get the tests or the surgeries they needed. That's changing under Ontario's Wait Times Strategy.

Use this website to find out wait times in your area and to help you and your doctor

Why are there wait times in Ontario?

A wait list allows doctors to prioritize their patients by the urgency of the treatment they need. If you need key surgeries or procedures, you may be placed on a wait list. Patients requiring emergency surgery or procedures are NOT placed on wait lists - they receive treatment immediately.

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Facts About Wait Times

Since August/September 2005, wait times have decreased by :

27.7% (86 days) for cataract surgery
19.8% (87 days) for knee replacement
19.9% (70 days) for hip replacement
39.3% (22 days) for angiography
13.3% (16 days) for MRI scans
17.9% (5 days) for angioplasty
2.5% (2 days) for CT scans

On September 12, 2006 Ontario committed an additional $49.4 million to fund 127,266 additional procedures province-wide :

$27.4 million for 3,008 more hip and knee joint replacements
$5.0 million for 6,100 more cataract surgeries
$11.9 million for 46,300 more MRI exams
$5.1 million for 71,858 more CT exams

This is in addition to other investments and initiatives the government has undertaken to reduce wait times. Click here to find out more



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