Best ER in the GTA?

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Jul 20th, 2021 4:12 pm

aldeals2025 [OP]: Newbie; Jun 25, 2021; 38 posts; 26 upvotes

Jul 20th, 2021 4:12 pm

Best ER in the GTA?

What are your top 3 choices for hospital ER departments in the GTA?

I've been getting complications from a chronic condition all year and my family doc / Telehealth keep sending me to the ER. This time it's for some kind of imaging scan, maybe an MRI. I've been around enough by now to know that ERs aren't created equal. Which ones in the GTA have the most resources and hopefully lowest wait times? Do you know of any rankings for ER dept's? Does it depend on neighborhood or maybe downtown versus suburbs? Any hints would be much appreciated!

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Jul 20th, 2021 4:19 pm

eelw11: Deal Addict; Oct 27, 2017; 3774 posts; 4236 upvotes

Jul 20th, 2021 4:19 pm

I wonder how the newly open Cortellucci Vaughan hospital is? Facility wise, it sounds to be top edge.

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Jul 20th, 2021 10:14 pm

Catnippy: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2012; 2542 posts; 776 upvotes; GTA

Jul 20th, 2021 10:14 pm

Not the best, the worst I know in the GTA is Scarborough Grace (through many personal experiences with family and friends)

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Jul 21st, 2021 9:05 am

qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12431 posts; 2154 upvotes; GTA

Jul 21st, 2021 9:05 am

Sunnybrook. all the serious case goes there. is there any other discussion needed??

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Jul 21st, 2021 1:39 pm

Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 3829 posts; 943 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 21st, 2021 1:39 pm

qaz393 wrote: ↑ Sunnybrook. all the serious case goes there. is there any other discussion needed??

Agreed.

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Jul 21st, 2021 5:54 pm

amz155: Deal Fanatic; May 14, 2009; 6723 posts; 1457 upvotes

Jul 21st, 2021 5:54 pm

eelw11 wrote: ↑ I wonder how the newly open Cortellucci Vaughan hospital is? Facility wise, it sounds to be top edge.

It’s run by Mackenzie Health though...they don’t exactly have a great track record at their other location.

Jul 21st, 2021 6:01 pm

Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 28823 posts; 12525 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Jul 21st, 2021 6:01 pm

qaz393 wrote: ↑Sunnybrook. all the serious case goes there. is there any other discussion needed??

While i tend to agree an explanation of why Sunnybrook would be useful.

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Jul 21st, 2021 10:55 pm

qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12431 posts; 2154 upvotes; GTA

Jul 21st, 2021 10:55 pm

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ While i tend to agree an explanation of why Sunnybrook would be useful.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnybroo ... ces_Centre

It is the largest trauma centre in Canada and one of two trauma centres in Toronto; the other being St. Michael's Hospital.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 7:36 am

flyingnurse: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2188 posts; 1108 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Jul 23rd, 2021 7:36 am

qaz393 wrote: ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnybroo ... ces_Centre

Larger = better is what you're saying.

Jul 23rd, 2021 3:24 pm

qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12431 posts; 2154 upvotes; GTA

Jul 23rd, 2021 3:24 pm

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ Larger = better is what you're saying.

when the intel van attack, where did people go?? closer hospital is north york general........ people do get more than trauma injury going to hospitals. what other reasons do people go to hospitals? i remember seeing a guy that was coughing out blood complaint (smoker + june/july 2019 aka precovid stuff). the emergency room was very understaffed that night due to another emergency

. Always have extra layer of winter clothing even in summer when going to the ER.

Jul 23rd, 2021 3:47 pm

CorSter: Deal Addict; Mar 30, 2004; 4935 posts; 2440 upvotes; Durham Region

Jul 23rd, 2021 3:47 pm

Your post history mentions neurosurgery, so assuming this is the same condition I'd be included to say either Toronto Western, Sunnybrook, or St. Michael's because that's where the most expertise in this area exists. But really, and only speaking in generalities because I don't know the specifics of your particular condition, your doctor should probably be referring you to an appropriate specialist if you need a sustained higher level of care, rather than just sending you to an emergency room.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 6:03 pm

qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12431 posts; 2154 upvotes; GTA

Jul 23rd, 2021 6:03 pm

CorSter wrote: ↑ Your post history mentions neurosurgery, so assuming this is the same condition I'd be included to say either Toronto Western, Sunnybrook, or St. Michael's because that's where the most expertise in this area exists. But really, and only speaking in generalities because I don't know the specifics of your particular condition, your doctor should probably be referring you to an appropriate specialist if you need a sustained higher level of care, rather than just sending you to an emergency room.

i went for plastic surgery there. would recommend

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Jul 23rd, 2021 6:19 pm

chimaican: Deal Expert; Oct 23, 2008; 17720 posts; 15813 upvotes; GTA, ON

Jul 23rd, 2021 6:19 pm

First question: Why is your family doctor sending you to the ER and not referring you directly to specialists?

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Jul 23rd, 2021 6:32 pm

Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 3829 posts; 943 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 23rd, 2021 6:32 pm

chimaican wrote: ↑ First question: Why is your family doctor sending you to the ER and not referring you directly to specialists?

That was the first question I asked myself - but since the OP asked for referrals to ERs I decided to go with the flow. I agree with you 100%.

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Jul 24th, 2021 12:06 am

qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12431 posts; 2154 upvotes; GTA

Jul 24th, 2021 12:06 am

chimaican wrote: ↑ First question: Why is your family doctor sending you to the ER and not referring you directly to specialists?

i remember in my situation the family doctor could not help. my family doctor is the type that is "if you are not broken broken, you can leave me alone

". Sometimes you got to take care of yourself differently than family doctor. trust the real professionals?

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Jul 30th, 2021 4:01 pm

iam_immigrant: Deal Addict; Aug 11, 2006; 1332 posts; 151 upvotes; GTA

Jul 30th, 2021 4:01 pm

flyingnurse wrote: ↑ Larger = better is what you're saying.

I guess it's that bigger hospitals with a good "name" attract highly skilled talent and may have a bigger "budget".

When I tore 2 ligaments in my elbow I went to Scarborough Grace. The orthopedic surgeon, who I knew thru my work, straight up referred me to another surgeon at St. Mike's. Says a lot.

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Aug 11th, 2021 7:19 pm

Dealmaker1945: Deal Addict; Oct 23, 2017; 2762 posts; 2377 upvotes; GTA West

Aug 11th, 2021 7:19 pm

aldeals2025 wrote: ↑ What are your top 3 choices for hospital ER departments in the GTA?

I've been getting complications from a chronic condition all year and my family doc / Telehealth keep sending me to the ER. This time it's for some kind of imaging scan, maybe an MRI. I've been around enough by now to know that ERs aren't created equal. Which ones in the GTA have the most resources and hopefully lowest wait times? Do you know of any rankings for ER dept's? Does it depend on neighborhood or maybe downtown versus suburbs? Any hints would be much appreciated!

It depends on the chronic condition. E.g. for a cardiac condition you want to go to a hospital that does catherization and bypass surgery, like Trillium Mississauga Queensway. For an serious eye condition, go straight to say, Toronto Western that has a large ophthalmology dept. And so on. Do a bit of research to find the best fit.

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Aug 11th, 2021 9:32 pm

aldeals2025 [OP]: Newbie; Jun 25, 2021; 38 posts; 26 upvotes

Aug 11th, 2021 9:32 pm

chimaican wrote: ↑ First question: Why is your family doctor sending you to the ER and not referring you directly to specialists?

It's a long story. I have a rare condition (spontaneous CSF leak) that affects 1 in 50,000 or so and the Canadian system doesn't have good resources for dealing with it. Some procedures were done (incl a lumbar puncture) that created complications. Then the specialist (a radiologist) said he has "no idea" why I'm getting complications and sent me to the ER. All other doctors say "go back to your specialist", he says he has "no idea". I've been to the ER 6 times by now. The real answer is to go get treated in the US where the real specialists are, but getting OHIP coverage is a next to impossible.

Thanks everyone for the helpful input above.

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Aug 11th, 2021 10:44 pm

chimaican: Deal Expert; Oct 23, 2008; 17720 posts; 15813 upvotes; GTA, ON

Aug 11th, 2021 10:44 pm

aldeals2025 wrote: ↑ It's a long story. I have a rare condition (spontaneous CSF leak) that affects 1 in 50,000 or so and the Canadian system doesn't have good resources for dealing with it. Some procedures were done (incl a lumbar puncture) that created complications. Then the specialist (a radiologist) said he has "no idea" why I'm getting complications and sent me to the ER. All other doctors say "go back to your specialist", he says he has "no idea". I've been to the ER 6 times by now. The real answer is to go get treated in the US where the real specialists are, but getting OHIP coverage is a next to impossible.

Thanks everyone for the helpful input above.

If the specialist doesn't know, then he should be referring you another specialist who may know. Demand to be referred again.

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10% off is cold, 50% off is warm, 75% off is hot, but FREE IS RFD!

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Aug 11th, 2021 11:38 pm

aldeals2025 [OP]: Newbie; Jun 25, 2021; 38 posts; 26 upvotes

Aug 11th, 2021 11:38 pm

chimaican wrote: ↑ If the specialist doesn't know, then he should be referring you another specialist who may know. Demand to be referred again.

That makes logical sense, but sadly getting it done in practice is a huge pain. I've seen/consulted with more than 20 doctors so far. The latest referral is for a neurologist who has a wait list measured in years. When you have a rare condition the game really changes unfortunately. You really get to see the huge gaps that exist in the healthcare system and how many people are regularly getting abandoned. Did I mention that my condition was misdiagnosed for 8 years, between 2012 and 2020?

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