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
50%
| Community | Facility | Type | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Cancer |
149 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | General |
28 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Metabolic |
164 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Pediatric |
252 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Prenatal |
6 days
|
90%
| Community | Facility | Type | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Cancer |
786 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | General |
614 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Metabolic |
946 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | Pediatric |
811 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.