Health Vantis

02/05/2026

If you've been told to "just wait" for your GYN, this is for you.
Heavy bleeding, chronic pain, fibroids—and a waitlist that stretches over a year. It's exhausting.
But private GYN surgery options can get you from consultation to surgery in 4-6 weeks, with experienced surgeons and quality care.
We wrote this guide to give you real answers:
💙 Why the wait is so long
💙 What private care actually costs
💙 How the process works
💙 What happens after surgery
Read more: https://www.healthvantis.ca/2026/02/04/private-hysterectomy-canada-options-wait-times/

01/13/2026

In 2025, physicians across Canada reported a median wait time of 28.6 weeks from GP referral to treatment—down from 30.0 weeks in 2024, but still 208% longer than the 9.3-week wait patients experienced in 1993.

Wait times decreased in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, while increasing in the other provinces. Ontario had the shortest total wait (19.2 weeks). Patients waited longest in New Brunswick, PEI, and Nova Scotia.

📊 Source: The Fraser Institute

01/09/2025

According to The Fraser Institute In 2024, physicians across Canada reported a median wait time of 30.0 weeks between a referral from a GP and receipt of treatment. Up from 27.7 in 2023. Full report can be viewed: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/waiting-your-turn-wait-times-for-health-care-in-canada-2024

11/08/2024

Did you know that around one in ten Canadians say they've travelled out of province for health care?

Also worth noting this number stays pretty steady across income levels - so it's not just the super rich travelling to avoid Canada's waitlists.

10/19/2024

Today we had the privilege doing a on a patient who came to us from Canada to get a knee replacement and avoid the long waiting list there.

With our AVATAR rapid recovery, personalized, concierge program we can manage patients who travel from a distance. And with our bundled payment program, we can offer fixed cash pricing for patients who want to pay directly for .

We work with Health Vantis to coordinate the details of for patients who travel from Canada for .

This patient got the trifecta of the Jiffy Knee muscle and tendon sparing approach, the Conformis patient-specific custom total knee implant, and the AVATAR rapid recovery program.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please reach our to me at the information provided below.

info@mobyparsonsmd.com
mparsons@kneehipsho.com
www.mobyparsonsmd.com
603-431-5858
Jiffy Knee / Dr. Moby Parsons

08/28/2024

What is Medical Travel? You can find out in our Wednesday Blog. https://www.healthvantis.ca/2024/08/27/what-is-medical-travel/

08/15/2024

Can you afford a private surgery in the US? https://www.healthvantis.ca/2024/08/15/private-surgery-in-the-us/

08/07/2024

Getting an appointment with a neurosurgeon can take months, for some provinces, a couple of years. Going the private route can speed up that process so you can be treated in a more reasonable time frame.

What is a Private Laminectomy? Back pain is not uncommon for about 80% of people at some point or another in their lifetime. The spine can be very complex and it is difficult to determine the root cause. Because of the complexities, most general practitioners refer you to a neurosurgeon specialist w...

07/31/2024

Careful planning and preparing for a private surgery is a big part of successful medical tourism outcomes.

Preparing for private fibroid removal (myomectomy) involves several important steps to ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery. Here’s a comprehensive guide. Consultation and Decision Making Ultrasound or MRI: Ensure you have had a recent ultrasound or MRI, within the last 6 months. Choo...

07/27/2024

A newer approach to total knee replacement with less cutting and faster recovery time - is it available in Canada? https://www.healthvantis.ca/2024/05/15/private-jiffy-knee-replacement-is-it-available-in-canada/

07/24/2024

Traveling for medical reasons is not as easy as regular travel. We provide some insight on how to prepare for your private spine surgery in our latest blog.

Preparing for private spine surgery involves several important steps to ensure a smooth and successful procedure. Here are some key considerations: Consultation and Decision Making Choose a Specialist: Select a qualified and experienced spine surgeon who specializes in the specific procedure you nee...

07/20/2024

Where will you go? It depends on your personal preference and urgency. https://www.healthvantis.ca/2024/05/29/private-hysterectomy-in-canada-vs-usa/