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 Prenatal 6
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Pediatric 324
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Metabolic 203
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre General 61
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Cancer 129
days

90%

Community Facility Type Wait Time
Halifax IWK Health Centre Prenatal 11
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Pediatric 878
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Metabolic 935
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre General 591
days
Halifax IWK Health Centre Cancer 843
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.