FOR CLINICIANS
Referrals for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Chronic pain, acute injury and PRP referrals seen within 1–2 weeks
1–2 weeks
from referral to first visit
We send you our consult note after every first visit
HOW TO REFER
Three steps
Complete the fillable referral form (PDF).
Attach the minimum workup for the presumptive diagnosis (table below).
Fax to (905) 540-1501. We book the patient and send you our consult note.
CRITERIA
Who we see
Adults 18 and older
Chronic pain, acute musculoskeletal injury, and PRP for tendon problems and osteoarthritis
We do not see
Lacerations or vascular injuries
Acutely operative or acutely post-operative pain or injuries
Pain caused by active cancer or active infection
Abdominal or pelvic pain
We don’t accept walk-ins or take over opioid prescribing.
MINIMUM WORKUP
Required investigations by presumptive diagnosis
Please include these with the referral so we can book your patient promptly.
GENERAL
Osteoarthritis: X-Rays
Contusions: N/A
Non-Operative Stress Fractures: X-Rays
Peripheral Neuropathy: Bloodwork (CBC, Metabolic Profile, ESR, Fasting Glucose, Vitamin B12, TSH)
Fibromyalgia: N/A
Chronic Myofascial Pain: N/A
HEAD
TMJ Disorder: X-Rays, Dentist Opinion
Concussion / TBI: CT
Interventional Migraine: N/A
NECK / BACK
Whiplash, WAD 1-2: N/A
Whiplash, WAD 3-4: MRI
Atraumatic Torticollis: N/A
Acute Strain of Neck / Back: N/A
Cervical Spine Fractures without Red Flags: Adequate C-Spine X-Ray Series (AP, lateral & odontoid views)
Stable Thoracic Spine Fractures without Red Flags: CT T-Spine
Stable Lumbar Spine Fractures without Red Flags: CT L/S-Spine
Chronic Myofascial Back Pain: N/A
Mechanical Low Back Pain without Red Flags: X-Rays
Sciatica: X-Ray Lumbar
UPPER LIMB: SHOULDER
Sprain / Strain: N/A
A/C Joint Sprain: X-Ray
Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: U/S
Frozen Shoulder: U/S
Calcific Tendinopathy: X-Ray
Biceps Tear: U/S
UPPER LIMB: ELBOW
Lateral Epicondylitis: N/A
Medial Epicondylitis: N/A
Olecranon Bursitis: N/A
Radial Head (only Gr 1 or 2 with intact ROM): X-Rays
UPPER LIMB: WRIST / HAND
Wrist Sprain / Strain: N/A
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: N/A
Hand Sprain / Strain: N/A
Finger Tendinitis: X-Rays
Trigger Finger: X-Rays
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: N/A
LOWER LIMB: HIP / THIGH
Hip Sprain / Strain: N/A
Bursitis: X-Rays
Tendinitis: X-Rays
Groin Strain (Hernia Ruled Out): N/A
Hamstring Strain: N/A
Quadriceps Strain: N/A
Meralgia Paraesthetica: N/A
LOWER LIMB: KNEE / LEG
Knee Sprain / Strain: N/A
Meniscal Tears: U/S
Patellofemoral Syndrome: X-Rays
Shin Splints (Vascular Etiology Ruled Out): N/A
LOWER LIMB: ANKLE / FOOT
Ankle Sprain / Strain: N/A
Achilles Tendinitis: X-Rays
Other Tendinitis (e.g. Tibialis Anterior): N/A
Foot Sprain / Strain: N/A
Plantar Fasciitis: N/A
Metatarsalgia: N/A
Morton’s Neuroma: N/A
Pes Planus / Arch Issues: N/A
Questions about a referral?
Call our office Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3pm.
