Service/Procedure Summary
The removal of part of the stomach to make it smaller so that food intake is restricted. The wait times shown begin after completion of the Obesity Network program in Halifax.
Wait times
50%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
56 days
|
301 days
|
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
52 days
|
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| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
90%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
131 days
|
425 days
|
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
100 days
|
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| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
Wait Times by Surgeon
50%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| James C Ellsmere | Halifax |
54 days
|
308 days
|
| Richard Spence | Halifax |
89 days
|
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90%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| James C Ellsmere | Halifax |
103 days
|
425 days
|
| Richard Spence | Halifax |
158 days
|
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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.