Services Covered Under OHIP
Colonoscopy
It is recommended that patients over the age of 50, or for those with a family history of colon cancer, be screened for colorectal cancer. The value of screening for colorectal cancer is that if there is a pre-cancerous lesion – a polyp – it can be identified and removed, as opposed to other cancers where screening simply looks for early-stage development. Thus, colonoscopy is the single best screening procedure for colorectal cancer, as polyps can be identified and completely removed.
Colonoscopy is also used to detect other conditions such as in work-up of rectal bleeding, diarrhea, weight loss, change in bowel habit, suspected inflammatory bowel disease, or abnormal radiologic tests.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a common endoscopic test for evaluating the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. The test may be useful in diagnosing indigestion, dysphagia, upper abdominal pains, heartburn, vomiting, suspected celiac disease, or early satiety.
Above services are covered under OHIP. Please ensure you bring your valid health card and list of your medications.
We accept Health Cards from all provinces except Quebec.
For patients from Nova Scotia or other provinces who are on a long waiting list, we can book an appointment as fast as you can be available in Toronto. Please call us to book the appointment. You will need to book a hotel the day before the appointment and the day of the appointment, to rest.