Outpatient Clinics

The urgent medical clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad range of diseases. Our specialists are skilled at caring for patients with complex medical needs.

Common treatments include:

• blood transfusions: replacement of blood lost due to injury, surgery or a medical condition
• venofer infusion: iron provided intravenously to treat iron-deficient anemia
• phlebotomy: removing blood as part of testing or transfusions
• bone marrow test: testing a bone tissue sample for abnormal blood cells and signs of disease
• antibiotic treatment: antibiotics administered by IV to treat some bacterial infections
• intravenous IG: immunoglobin products are used to treat immune deficiencies
• lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap): the collection and assessment of fluid around the brain and spinal cord
• paracentesis: a procedure to remove excess fluid from the abdomen (belly)
• thoracentesis: a procedure to remove excess fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall

A hematologist treats blood diseases at this clinic. Some of these conditions are benign and can be resolved through therapy. Others may be lifelong, including anemia due to:

• chronic disease
• iron-deficiency anemia
• idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) low blood counts
• hemophilia
• blood clots
• other issues

This clinic is staffed by infectious disease specialists who treat conditions such as:

• tuberculosis
• bone and joint infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• wound infections
• sexually transmitted diseases
• fungal infections
• other conditions

This clinic is staffed by a specialist in disorders of the nervous system, including the brain. The specialist assesses patients and consults on conditions including seizure disorders, headaches, stroke, neuromuscular disorders and Parkinson's disease.

Our wound clinic cares for patients with:

• acute wounds (e.g. skin or soft tissue infections with skin breakdown), and
• chronic wounds (e.g. diabetic, neuropathic, vascular foot wounds)

This clinic treats patients with hormonal diseases, including:

• thyroid disease
• lipid disorders
• disorders of the pituitary, parathyroid and adrenal glands

Our endocrinologists will work with you to find the ideal treatment option for your needs.

This clinic provides outpatient care for people at risk of blood clots or complications related to blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

The complex medical clinic serves adults who have visited the Emergency Department numerous times due to:

• congestive heart failure
• coronary artery disease
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• diabetes mellitus
• hypertension

This clinic brings the care team to the patient and offers options based on patient needs and values. The team includes internists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians and clerical associates. Together, we encourage patients and families to be involved in their care.

This clinic supports patients who visit the Emergency Department with urgent issues. Through this clinic, patients can meet with a surgeon, often within a week, to discuss their symptoms or diagnosis and get timely treatment or follow-up, as needed.

This clinic offers surgical procedures under local anaesthetic. Depending on the patient's needs, the surgical team will include a nurse and either a general or specialized surgeon.

This clinic provides high quality, equitable and comprehensive care for people living with sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The clinic is staffed by an interprofessional team of a hematologist, a nurse practitioner, registered nurses and a social worker who are devoted to comprehensive assessments and treatments, genetic counselling, patient education and mental health wellness.

This clinic focuses on the treatment of viral hepatitis B and C. It uses the latest technology and participates in clinical trials to support the best care.

This clinic treats patients with all liver diseases, including:

• viral hepatitis
• alcohol-related liver disease
• non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• autoimmune liver diseases
• complications of cirrhosis
• primary liver cancer

It also supports patients following liver transplants.

Patients are seen at this clinic within 2-14 days of an abnormal breast scan. Should a breast abnormality be discovered, we will book a biopsy and you will receive a call from a nurse navigator who can answer any questions.

As soon as biopsy results are available, you will meet with medical, surgeon and radiation oncologists. These experts will create a comprehensive treatment plan and you will be treated faster, with better results. Your nurse navigator will support you throughout this process. Learn more about the breast diagnostic assessment program.

If you live with diabetes, our clinics, resources and support can help. Learn more about diabetes care at Osler.

These clinics require a doctor's referral for all patients. Due to the high number of people who need care, we are unable to accept walk-in patients.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.

While we do our best to see patients on time, there may be a wait. Please prepare to spend one to three hours in the clinic.

If you cannot make your appointment, please call the clinic as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule.

Bring:

• your health card
• all medications
• any prescription glasses
• any assistive devices, such as walking aids or hearing aids

We strongly encourage you to bring a family member with you to your appointment.