Program: Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
Organizations: William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital
Outpatient Services
Description of Services: Patients with moderate to severe hip and knee osteoarthritis can be assessed through the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) * a specially trained team reviews patient needs and recommends surgical or non-surgical treatment options * For those not needing surgery at this time, information is provided on available resources, to support the patient in the community * for those requiring surgery there may be a wait time of several months to see a surgeon, prioritization is based on severity of injury

Details about the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC):

  • Appointment is booked within two business days of referral
  • Patient is seen within two to four weeks
  • The RAC will share assessment results with the primary care provider who referred the patient
  • Appointments are 45 minutes long with arrival time 15 minutes before the appointment
  • Wear shorts or loose-fitting pants, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear
  • Patient to bring a CD of most recent X-rays rays and a list of medications

Location:
Across the parking lot from Etobicoke General Hospital, Fourth Level
Requirements
Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Patients with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis
Application: Primary care provider can refer patient to this Clinic to be assessed for primary joint replacement or for conservative management advice
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga (Malton)
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-494-6218 ext 1
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Website: www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/hip-and-kne...
Address: Lower level, Ambulatory Procedures Unit
115 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
Map
Intersection: Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

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