Out of Area Options

Serving Patients Outside the WNY Area

Options for Ontarioans and Self-Paying Patients

Synergy Bariatrics Has Competitive Cash Pay & OHIP Approved Surgery Packages

We at Synergy Bariatrics strive to improve access to our great program. Now, our Center of Excellence service available to anyone who qualifies.

If you are an out-of-area resident, you may wish to explore our competitive cash pay surgery packages for the three procedures we offer: gastric bypass, gastric band, and gastric sleeve. Rest assured, these packages take into consideration all of the pre and post operative care involved with managing our patients so effectively. There is no financial risk to you; these offer you complete care.

If you are a resident of Ontario, these same packages are covered by OHIP. We are a Preferred Provider of bariatric surgery for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. OHIP currently pays for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures.

For more information, please visit the OHIP website:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/default.aspx

For applications and information about requesting Prior Approval for Out of Country Services, Ontario physicians and patients can visit the OOC Prior Approval website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/outofcountry/prior_a...
or call 1-888-359-8807.

Start With Our Online Information Seminar

With the convenience of our online information seminar, you can learn more about the procedures we offer and get started with your application for coverage from the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Online patient information seminars are available for your convenience. Learn about our practice and start to familiarize yourself with the lifestyle changes after surgery.

You can request access to the seminar by submitting the form in the left column, or by calling our patient advocate, Linda at 1 716 565-3990 x 103.

Interactive Map of Southern Ontario and Western New York

For travel and advisory information, please visit the website:
http://maps.nittec.org/mappage.aspx

Obtaining Prior Approval for Bariatric Surgery

Your family physician must initiate the process of application for prior approval for out of country services for bariatric surgery. For more information about this process, or to download the application, please visit this link on the Ministry of Health website.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ohip/outofcountry/pri...