Ontario (OHIP)

Out-Of-Country Bariatric Surgery Services

Ontario Ministry of Health (OHIP)

Synergy Bariatrics is a Preferred Provider of out-of-country bariatric surgery services. 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.

Applications for Out of Country Bariatric Surgery Approval at Synergy Bariatrics are coordinated by Regional Assessment and Treatment Centres.

For more general information, please visit the OHIP website.

For applications and information about requesting Prior Approval for Out of Country Services, Ontario physicians and patients can visit the OOC Prior Approval website or call 1-888-359-8807.

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.