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I live In Ontario, Where Can I get Surgery Near Me?

Ontarian seeking faster surgery? Learn why you must go out-of-province, best cities (QC, AB, BC), surgeon selection & travel/aftercare considerations.
Sean Haffey
October 29, 2025
6.5 min
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Cost of Knee Replacement in Canada: What Patients Need to Know

Knee replacement in Canada is free in the public system but comes with long waits. Learn how private surgery works, what it costs, and why many patients choose faster, accredited options.
Dr. Sean Haffey
October 28, 2025
8 min
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Private Hip Arthroscopy Cost Canada: What to Expect

Hip arthroscopy costs in Canada. What factors influence pricing, and how patients can navigate private options legally and safely.
Sean Haffey
October 27, 2025
6 min
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Private Tommy John Surgery Cost Canada: What to Expect

This article explains how much private Tommy John surgery costs in Canada, what factors influence pricing, and how patients can navigate private options legally and safely.
Sean Haffey
October 27, 2025
5.5 min

Private Hip Replacement Cost in Alberta

Learn how much private hip replacement surgery costs in Alberta, including factors that influence provincial pricing, and how to navigate private options legally and safely.
Sean Haffey
October 22, 2025
5 min
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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Canada: A Complete Guide

How much does private hip replacement surgery cost in Canada? What factors influence pricing, and how you can navigate private options legally and safely.
Sean Haffey
October 11, 2025
5 m
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Private ACL Surgery Cost in Canada: What to Expect

How much does private ACL surgery cost in Canada? What factors influence pricing, and how you can navigate private options legally and safely.
Dr. Sean Haffey
October 8, 2025
5 m
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The True Cost of Waiting: What Two Years Without Surgery Really Means

Waiting for surgery isn't just a matter of discomfort. There are several costs associated with long wait times that you should know about.
Dr. Julian B Sernik
July 24, 2025
3 min
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The Waiting is the Hardest Part: How Delaying Surgery Impacts Your Health

Canada's wait times for surgery are only getting longer. But there are costs associated with waiting no one is talking about.
Dr. Sean Haffey
May 26, 2025
6 min
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How Does Private Surgery Work in Canada?

The private healthcare system in Canada is complicated. Click the learn some need to know rules.
Dr. Sean Haffey
May 2, 2025
7mins
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Un-Canadian, Eh?: Debunking Myths About Private Surgery in Canada

Misinformation is abundant when it comes to private healthcare in Canada. These are the most common misconceptions.
Dr. Sean Haffey
May 2, 2025
7 min
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How to Get Surgery Faster in Canada: A Clear Guide to Your Options

Looking at a long wait time for your surgery? Here are your options to faster care.
Dr. Sean Haffey
May 2, 2025
8 min