Program: Surgical Services
Organization: Stratford General Hospital
Phone Numbers: 519-272-8210 ext 2510
Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic (SPAC): 519-272-8210 ext 8213
Toll-Free: 1-888-275-1102
Crisis: 1-888-829-7484
Fax: Bookings 519-274-8281
Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic (SPAC): 519-272-8215

Website: www.hpha.ca/surgery
Address:
East Building, Level 2
46 General Hospital Dr
Stratford, ON
N5A 2Y6
Intersection: John St S and Cambria St
Location: Southern Perth
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Elective surgery: Mon-Fri
Executives: Lori Merner - Director, Patient Care and Nursing Professional Practice/Educators
519-272-8210 ext 2356 * lori.merner@hpha.ca
Public Contacts: Melissa Rathwell - Manager, Surgical Services
519-272-8210 ext 2313 * melissa.rathwell@hpha.ca
Service Description: Surgical services include cystoscopy, endoscopy, operating rooms, pre and post anesthetic care and recovery room (PACU), pre admit clinic (SPCA) and ambulatory clinic (SAC)

Day surgery - Surgical services not involving an overnight stay * day surgeries offered include ear, nose and throat (ENT), obstetrical/gynecology, ophthalmology (eye), orthopedic, plastics, urology and general surgery

Endoscopy - Diagnostic procedures for conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract

Inpatient surgery - Surgical services provided to patients requiring an overnight stay

Surgical pre-admission clinic (SPAC) - Helps patients prepare for an operation and advises what to expect upon their return home * patients should call at least 2 weeks prior to surgery to book an appointment * appointments may take 1 to 3 hours and include tests such as x-rays, blood and urine * located in the East building, level 2

Surgical Ambulatory Clinic (SAC) - patients requiring minor procedures and follow up * includes multiple services



Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Application: Medical referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: Eligibility varies depending on the program or service
Languages: English
Area Served: Perth Country ; Huron County and areas
See Also: Colon Cancer Screening Programs
Last Updated: 11/23/2023
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=15349

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