
Dr. Alisha Fernandes MD MPH FRCSC
General Surgeon
Minimally-Invasive Surgery & Advanced Endoscopy
Wait Times
The specialized care provided by general surgeons in our region is in high demand. Our office makes every effort to provide timely, compassionate care. Wait times vary depending on the urgency of your diagnosis.
Referrals are triaged based on the information provided by your referring provider, including diagnostic information (cancer or non-cancer) and symptom severity, as well as the availability of hospital resources required to provide care.
Current Wait Times as of April, 2026
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Urgent Consultation: cancer & ERCP within 2 weeks, non-cancer within 4-6 weeks
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Urgent Queries: Dysphagia, Anemia ect, within 4-6 weeks
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Semi- Urgent: Hernias, Biliary Colic ect, within 3 Months
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Minor Procedures: Lesion removal, Carpal tunnel release ect, within 1-2 months
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Non Urgent Consultation: a symptomatic, colon surveillance, Family History, with in 3-6 Months
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