There are many private surgical and diagnostic providers in Canada. However, patients should know that accessing private providers is not always straightforward.

Provincial governments, with the exception of Quebec, often ban patients from paying for surgery in the province they reside in.

For example, generally speaking, a Calgarian is not allowed to pay for surgery at a private clinic in Calgary. However, he could pay for surgery at a private clinic in British Columbia. Similarly, a British Columbian can’t pay for surgery in B.C., but can in Alberta.

In terms of private diagnostic scans, there tend to be fewer barriers to paying for services locally. We encourage readers to contact the clinics below to learn more about what they can and cannot provide.