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About the Neurosurgery Service
The Neurosurgery Service provides complete neurosurgical care for newborns up to youth 18 years old. We provide care for children and youth with disorders related to:
- brain
- skull
- spinal cord
About our team
Our team of surgeons, nurse practitioners and registered practical nurses work closely with the following people to provide complete care for children and youth:
- Neurologists
- Oncologists
- Intensivists
- Neonatologists
- Radiologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Social Workers
Information for children, youth and families
| Before your appointment |
| Please sign-up for a MyChart account before your first visit.
Our scheduling team will call you to schedule an appointment. For some types of appointments, we will schedule imaging to be done prior to your visit. If something changes and you need to reschedule your appointment, please let us know at least 24-48 hours in advance by calling 613-737-7600 x2222. No-shows or frequent cancellations may result in discharge from the service. |
| What to expect during your appointment |
| Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time in case there are delays with parking or finding the clinic and to complete any required paperwork. We are located in Clinic C-A on the first floor. Please bring a list of any medications your child is currently taking. |
| After your appointment |
| Your provider will let you know whether any additional appointments, procedures or testing are required after your visit. |
Frequently asked questions
| How can I make an appointment? |
| All patients must be referred by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. After a referral is received, we will notify the referring Physician or Nurse Practitioner whether the referral has been accepted or denied. If accepted, we will provide an estimated wait time. This wait time can vary based on demand and urgency. Once we have an appointment spot to offer, our Scheduling Team will call you to schedule an appointment. |
| Who should I contact if I am worried or have questions? |
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Sign up for MyChart to access your CHEO health record anywhere, any time.
MyChart is a secure, online patient portal that connects you to parts of your CHEO electronic health record and allows you to send two-way secure communication to your care team, complete any questionnaires your care team sends and much more.
To learn more about MyChart and sign up, visit our MyChart page and fill out the MyChart Access Request Form.
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Make a referral
Our clinic is now accepting e-referrals with Ocean!
If you’re already on Ocean, look us up via your account by searching "CHEO".
If you don’t yet have an Ocean account, no problem - signing up is free.
You can make an e-referral using Ocean, or send a referral by mail or fax to our address below.
Neurosurgery Service (C-A), CHEO
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
Fax: 613-738-4879