PROCESS
Supporting Patients Every Step
of the Way
Reduce Your Treatment Wait Time
Decrease Pain and Suffering
Improve Your Function and Mobility
Return to Your Favorite Activities
Optimize Your Rehabilitation Process
Take Control of Your Health
The Patient Journey
ACCESSING OUR SERVICES
Contact us today for more information or to book your consultation! Our team can advise what needs to be completed prior to seeing the orthopaedic surgeon so they have all of the information to give you the best treatment recommendation.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
You will meet with one of our expert surgeons who will review your medical history, recent imaging and treatment to date. They will provide you with information on your diagnosis and work with you to build a comprehensive treatment plan, including a discussion about private surgical options. Consultations can be arranged in person at our Calgary or Edmonton locations or virtually for patients across Canada.
BOOKING YOUR PRIVATE SURGERY
If surgery is recommended and you would like to proceed, our knowledgeable concierge staff will take care of booking your surgery and arranging all of the requirements needed to do so.
PRE-OPERATIVE WORK UP
Our primary care physician can do an in person or virtual consultation with you prior to your surgery to review your medical history and order required pre-operative bloodwork and ECG in order to ensure you are fit for surgery and to minimize the risk of complications. You may opt to do this screening with your family physician.
In this visit you will also speak to our physiotherapist who will provide instruction on a pre-operative program to optimize your recovery and walk you through what to expect with your surgery and post operative recovery. They will also discuss the equipment that you may use or require after your surgery to help with your recovery.
Depending on your medical history, an anaesthesiology consult with the surgical facility may be required. Our team will advise if this is necessary and will assist with these arrangements.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Depending on your situation, you may need to travel to the surgical facility. We can connect you with a travel agency and answer questions about your destination to ensure you have a smooth journey there and back home.
SURGERY
On the day of the surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon will meet you at the facility. For many procedures you will be discharged home the same day, however, some surgeries may require an overnight stay. You will be sent home with the important tools needed for your recovery such as a shoulder sling, crutches, walker, and/or ice machine.
POST OPERATIVE RECOVERY
You can feel confident knowing that you have the full team to support you after your surgery to optimize your recovery and help navigate any post-operative complications that may arise.
Our team performs wound checks virtually or in-person after your surgery and our physiotherapist will provide guidance on your rehabilitation program. Physiotherapy appointments are available at our Calgary location for a standard cost or you may choose to attend physiotherapy treatment at a location of your choice.
POST SURGICAL FOLLOW UP
Your Gateway orthopaedic surgeon will follow up with you virtually or in person to monitor your progress and to guide your rehabilitation to help you improve your pain and get back to your activities sooner!
“With my injury I felt like I had aged 10 years in the last month dealing with uncertainty. As any good emergency planner knows, clear detailed information delivered in a logical way that respects the recipient will counteract catastrophizing. Both Jennie and Dr. Woodmass gave me that. I can now enjoy life without being concerned I’m ruining my mobility for the future.”
– B, Patient
