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Pain Centre
Physician-led. OHIP-covered with a referral.

Pain Centre in Thornhill, with evening and weekend hours.

Nerve blocks, trigger point and joint injections performed by a physician, with family medicine and rehab in the same building. With a physician referral and a valid Ontario health card, the assessment and OHIP-listed injections cost you nothing. No family doctor? Our family medicine team can assess you and refer you within the same clinic.

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Referrals by fax 905-761-7306 or Ocean eReferral. Questions: 905-709-3222.

What we offer.

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Pain assessmentHistory, examination, a review of your imaging and a written plan. OHIP with a referral.Nerve blocksLocal anaesthetic, sometimes with an anti-inflammatory, placed around the nerve carrying the pain signal.Trigger point injectionsInjection into a tight, tender band of muscle. Usually under 20 minutes.Joint injectionsKnee, hip, shoulder and other painful joints, with ultrasound or X-ray guidance where it improves accuracy.
What kinds of pain does the Pain Centre treat?

Pain that has lasted longer than three months, or keeps coming back.

Tap where it hurts and the card beside it shows how we assess that area, which procedures may be used and what OHIP covers. If your pain is new, sudden or severe, see your family physician or go to an emergency department first.

HeadOHIP
Headache

A detailed history sorts the headache type first. Where a nerve is the source, an occipital nerve block may be an option. Ask us which headache types are seen at the Pain Centre.

First visitPain assessment, about 20 min
ProceduresOccipital nerve block, where indicated
CoverageOHIP with a referral and health card
Read firstWhen a headache needs a doctor
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Three plain facts.

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Physician-ledA physician assesses, decides and performs every procedure.
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OHIP-coveredWith a referral and a valid health card, the assessment and OHIP-listed injections cost you nothing. Private procedures are priced before booking.
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One roofFamily medicine and rehab in the same building, sharing one chart. English and Vietnamese spoken.
Your path

What happens at a first visit.

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Before you comeReferralYour family physician sends a referral by fax or Ocean eReferral. We call you to book. Bring your health card, imaging reports and a list of what you have tried.
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Visit 1AssessmentHistory, examination and a review of your imaging. You describe what the pain stops you doing. That becomes the goal in your written plan.
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Same day or bookedProcedureA nurse prepares the room. The physician performs the injection, usually in under 20 minutes. Most people drive themselves home.
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Follow-upReviewThe physician reviews how you responded and adjusts the plan. Your family physician receives a report after every visit.

Good to know.

Anything else, ask us at your visit or call 905-709-3222.

For OHIP-covered care, yes. Any Ontario physician can refer you. If you do not have one, book a family medicine assessment here and our physician can refer you internally.

Start with a referral or an assessment.

Have a family doctor? Ask them to fax a referral to 905-761-7306 or send it by Ocean eReferral. No family doctor? Book a family medicine assessment and we handle the referral inside the clinic. This page is general information, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person.
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or call 905-709-3222
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