General Surgery

For amounts of CAD 6,000 and less, we accept all forms of payment including credit card. The deadline for payment is one week before the date of surgery (for surgery) and, for minor interventions (such as gastroscopy), until the day before the procedure.

Due to the unpredictable situation, health guidelines have recently been changed. As of January 2022, COVID-19 testing is again required for all patients and accompanying persons (hotel permits only), despite the number of vaccines received.

The COVID-19 test must be done within 3 days prior to the gastroscopy/surgery. If you plan to have the gastroscopy done through the Michel Gagner Clinic, you must therefore have a second COVID-19 test before the surgery. A test done outside of the required time frame will not be accepted. In addition, the test must be a PCR test (nasopharyngeal or by gargle). Rapid tests are not accepted.

If you are traveling by plane or train to Montreal, the COVID-19 test must be completed upon arrival at your destination. Please plan for this additional time when planning your trip.

You have the option of completing the test at the operating room (at a cost of $200) or at the public system testing clinics. If you are interested in completing the test with us, please notify the clinic to arrange an appointment. If you are planning to do the test on your own, either privately or in the public system, please inquire about the time frame for obtaining the results as you will be responsible for sending us the results before the day of your surgery.

Patients are often advised to fast (no food or drink) for several hours before the surgery. Some medications might need to be stopped or adjusted. It's important to provide your surgeon with a full list of medications you're taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.

If you live more than 2 hours away from Montreal, unless otherwise advised, we recommend that you stay in the region for a total of 5 days, including the 48-hour stay under our charge.

Depending on the type and location of the hernia and your overall health, you might receive local anesthesia (numbing only a part of the body) or general anesthesia (where you're asleep).