Service/Procedure Summary
Pediatric patients are under 16 years old. This category includes procedures that relieve pressure on the nerves in the spine, including laminectomy, discectomy, insertion or upgrade of a generator and lead, fusion, vertebrectomy, cordotomy, and excision of a spinal cord tumor.
Wait times
50%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- |
487 days
|
90%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- |
715 days
|
Wait Times by Surgeon
50%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orlik | Halifax | --- |
368 days
|
| P Daniel McNeely | Halifax | --- | --- |
| Rany El-Hawary | Halifax | --- |
449 days
|
90%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orlik | Halifax | --- |
487 days
|
| P Daniel McNeely | Halifax | --- | --- |
| Rany El-Hawary | Halifax | --- |
549 days
|
Wait Times Trends
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.