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General
You can reach us is by completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/.
Yes, we are accepting new patients. Please send us an inquiry through our website at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/.
We strive to always be available to our patients. Should the phone lines be busy, please contact us through https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/.
Appointments can be booked immediately by phone to see our medical professionals within 24 to 48 hours.
Please go to https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/ and attach the referral file in the comment box.
Please go to https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/ and include your request in the comment box.
Yes, you can call us or use our form in at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/.
Breast Center
A referral is not required to see a breast specialist at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/
An appointment with a VM Med breast specialist includes a consultation and imaging (mammography and/or ultrasound), depending on the demographics of the patient and their clinical history. Further testing (such as biopsies) and imaging (such as MRI) can also be done in the same appointment if deemed appropriate and necessary.
Our private Breast Centre offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
An appointment with a breast specialist at VM Med can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
Results of a breast exam will be ready and shared with you within the same appointment. If additional tests are requested, this can be scheduled on-site along with a follow up if necessary.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Canada, women between the ages of 40 and 74 benefit most from regular breast screening.
There are warning signs of breast cancer:
- New lump in the breast or underarm
- Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
- Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
- Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
- Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
We recommend that patients book a consultation with our expert physicians if they have any concerns.
A small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. If you notice a lump in your breast or near that region, or if you notice any changes in breast tissue, you should consider booking an appointment. The physician may order breast imaging to determine if this lump is of concern or not.
Family Medicine
In the public system, wait times can range from weeks to several months. At VM Med, we typically offer next-day appointments to ensure you get the care and answers you need immediately.
As a private clinic, VM Med operates outside the public system to provide faster service. Our fees are paid out-of-pocket, ensuring you bypass the public waitlists. Certain complementary tests may be covered by private health insurance, but this is highly dependent on the patient’s personalized coverage.
Our Family Medicine Centre offers different types of appointments. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
The primary benefits are speed, access to specialized technology, and a higher standard of personalized patient care. At VM Med, we focus on reducing patient anxiety through rapid diagnostics and expert consultations.
The fastest way to see a physician is through a private center like VM Med. By filling out our online form, you can bypass months of public wait times and secure a consultation, often within 24 hours.
Gynecology Center
A referral is not required to see a gynecologist at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/
An appointment with a VM Med gynecologist includes a consultation with the specialist in addition to ultrasound imaging and lab tests (such as HPV) depending on the demographics of the patient and their clinical history.
Our private Gynecology Centre offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
Prompt appointments are readily available at VM Med’s Gynecology Center. Please call the clinic or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
Results of gynecological exams will be ready and shared with you within the same appointment. If additional tests are requested, this can be scheduled on-site along with a follow up if necessary.
Yes, we offer STI screenings for women at VM Med. Please submit an inquiry via our web form.
Yes, you can get tested for HPV at VM Med. Please submit an inquiry via our web form.
While both tests are done by taking a sample of cells from the cervix, the HPV test looks for high-risk HPV strains that are more likely to cause cervical cancer, whereas the Pap test looks for cell changes that could develop into cancer if untreated. Since 2024, the recommendation from l’Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESS) is for patients to undergo the HPV screening test as the primary screening test for cervical cancer.
Radiology Center
A referral is required to book an appointment at our private Radiology Center. You can find thereferral form here, or you can upload an existing referral when submitting an online form. We offer on-site imaging modalities, including CT Scan, wide-open MRI, X-Ray, ultrasounds, and more.
In the public system, wait times can range from weeks to several months. At VM Med, we typically offer appointments within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the request to ensure you get the care and answers you need immediately.
As a private clinic, VM Med operates outside the public system to provide faster service. Our fees are paid out-of-pocket, ensuring you bypass the public waitlists. Certain tests or scans may be covered by private health insurance, but this is highly dependent on the patient’s personalized coverage.
Once your exam is complete, your results will be processed promptly and sent directly to your referring doctor within 48 hours.
You need to advise the clinic if you have any metal on your person before scheduling an MRI. Depending on the nature and location of your implant, it may not be safe for you to have an MRI. If you have a pacemaker, it is best to proceed with your MRI in a hospital setting.
Yes. VM Med is equipped with a wide, open bore MRI, designed to make patients who may feel claustrophobic more comfortable.
Surgery Center
A referral is not required to schedule a surgery at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/
Our private Surgery Centre offers patients a wide range of rapid surgical procedure options. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once we are informed of the surgery type. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
Both evaluations and procedures are performed by our highly qualified general surgeons.
Comprehensive evaluations are performed on site by experienced surgeons, with results available within 72 hours. If surgery is required, your procedure will be scheduled as quickly as possible and performed by highly qualified general surgeons in state-of-the-art operating rooms located near the Center.
If you’ve already been diagnosed, VM Med offers rapid appointments for a wide range of surgical procedures. Alternatively, you can book a consultation with a specialist or GP at VM Med for your health concerns.
Thyroid Center
A referral is not required to see a thyroid specialist at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/
An appointment with a VM Med thyroid specialist includes a consultation and imaging (ultrasound) depending on the demographics of the patient and their clinical history. Further testing, such as biopsies or lab tests, can also be done in the same appointment if deemed appropriate and necessary.
Our private Thyroid Centre offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.
An appointment with a thyroid specialist at VM Med can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
Results of a thyroid exam will be ready and shared with you within the same appointment. If additional tests are requested, this can be scheduled on-site along with a follow up if necessary.
Proctology & Pelvic Floor Center
A referral is not required. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at vmmed.com/contact-us/. Physicians who wish to refer a patient can use our colorectal referral form, available on the Referral Forms page.
Your appointment is a private consultation with the doctor, who reviews your symptoms and medical history and, if needed, performs a short examination. An anuscopy, a quick look inside the anal canal with a small instrument, can be done during the same visit. Your doctor will explain what may be causing your symptoms and the next steps, which may be a treatment plan or further tests. Some treatments, such as hemorrhoid banding, can be done in the clinic.
Our private Proctology & Pelvic Floor Center offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is known. If a procedure is recommended, you will receive its price before anything is scheduled.
No. The Proctology & Pelvic Floor Center is a private service and is not covered by RAMQ.
Please call the clinic or fill out our online inquiry form, and our team will offer you the next available appointment.
Consultations for anorectal and pelvic floor conditions are with a general surgeon whose practice focuses on proctology and colorectal surgery. Colonoscopy is performed by another VM Med general surgeon. You can learn more about our doctors on our Meet Our Doctors page.
Your doctor explains each step before starting, the examination usually takes only a few minutes, and you can ask to pause at any time. Our team is used to discussing these conditions, and you do not need to know the medical terms. Describing what you notice is enough.
Consultations and several treatments, such as hemorrhoid banding and botulinum toxin injection for anal fissures, are done at VM Med. Procedures that need an operating room are performed in state-of-the-art operating rooms located near the Center, and our coordinator organises scheduling and preparation.
Your doctor will usually explain the findings during your consultation. If tissue is sent to the laboratory, our team will contact you when the results are available and arrange a follow-up if needed.
Most people feel pressure or a sense of fullness rather than sharp pain. Banding is done in the clinic and takes a few minutes, and most people return to normal activities the same day. Your doctor will give you written aftercare instructions.
No. Hemorrhoids are a common cause of bright red bleeding, but there are several other possible causes, including anal fissures. That is why rectal bleeding should always be assessed by a doctor.
Yes. Accidental leakage of stool or gas is common and often improves with treatment, such as changes to diet, medication, bowel retraining or pelvic floor physiotherapy. Many people never mention it to a doctor. A confidential consultation is the first step.
You will receive written instructions in advance, including a special diet and a bowel preparation drink to take before the procedure. Because sedation is usually given, you will need someone to accompany you home after the procedure.