Service/Procedure Summary

Individuals seeking genetic services may have a personal and/or family history of a genetic condition. They may also be concerned that a condition in their family has a genetic cause, which could impact their health or the health of future generations. Maritime Medical Genetics Service serves patients of all ages from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Members of our team include medical geneticists, genetic counsellors, metabolic nurses, a dietician, social worker and administrative support. This service offers diagnosis, treatment, education and counselling for families throughout the life cycle (prenatal, newborns, children, adults and families).

Wait times

50th

Community Facility Type Wait Time
Halifax IWK Health Centre Cancer 223
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre General 78
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Metabolic 88
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Pediatric 360
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Prenatal 6
days

90th

Community Facility Type Wait Time
Halifax IWK Health Centre Cancer 617
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre General 505
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Metabolic 365
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Pediatric 593
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Prenatal 12
days

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.