Timely Medical Alternatives, Inc.
545 Clyde Ave V7T1C5 West Vancouver, BC, Canada

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FAQ about Timely Medical: How can I be confident that the surgeons with whom you are affiliate with are highly skilled and operate in quality hospitals? We can provide credentials for all the surgeons to whom we refer our clients. But, ultimately, the best references are the thousands of satisfied clients we have sent to these surgeons over the last 14 years.

Expedite Your Hip Replacement with Timely Medical Timely Medical Alternatives has strong connections and relationships with hospitals, private clinics, doctors and other healthcare providers throughout Canada and the United States to help place you into the operating room faster so you won’t have to endure severe pain in your joints any longer. Hip surgeries require many decisions, including the type of implant material best for you, to the ever-changing technology involv...ed. You’ll want a hip surgeon who can address all of your questions. Timely Medical Alternatives has the resources to provide you with the options to suit all of your needs. Find out how to get started today and contact us for a free no-obligation quote! See more

FAQ about Timely Medical: Do I need a referral from my family doctor? Generally No. Our function is to facilitate the provision of timely medical care by a select group of medical professionals who have expressed a particular interest in helping Canadians avoid long waitlists. In almost every case, the care giving facility pays our fee and, in fact, we rebate a portion of our fee to our clients. There are surgical facilitators within Canada, who charge up to $180/hour for... their time. This is on top of the cost of the surgery . . .we are NOT one of these firms! The exception to this policy pertains to urgent procedures which are not elective. These include cancer treatment & cardiac procedures. We are frequently asked to expedite these procedures in the US-which we can certainly do. The reality is, however, that in many provinces, these procedures are readily available with short waiting times. Almost invariably, once we have organized treatment for these clients, they obtain a date in the public system and cancel their US appointment. Overtime, our US providers have come to take our requests for cancer or cardiac procedures less seriously. For this reason, we have had to put in place a $500.00 advance payment charge for requests of this nature. Should the US procedure take place, this pre-payment will (of course) be credited to the cost of the procedure. If the US procedure is cancelled, this payment will be paid to the US facility and therefore cannot be refunded.

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FAQ about Timely Medical: Is it legal to go outside the Canadian health care system in this manner? Yes. It is illegal in Canada to jump the queue, but perfectly legal to leave the queue and receive treatment outside the public system.

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Happy New Year Timely Medical Mom had an appointment with her local physiotherapist last week, who was extremely amazed at her progress. All she could keep saying was amazing, amazing, amazing. At only 6 weeks post-op, mom was at a recovery level (range of motion, strength etc.) that the physio does not usually see in her clients until 6 months. It was also the smallest incision scar she had ever seen Her physiotherapist told her that if she ever needed to have her hip rep...laced, she would call Timely Medical Alternatives. Mom has been walking inside, including stairs. There has been snow, ice and unusually heavy winds. In Vancouver they have even been ice skating on city streets! Yesterday was her first neighborhood walk in the frigid, fresh air with us (-5C). Brrrrr! We are very grateful to both of you for your professional care and skill! It is wonderful to see mom so mobile and not in excruciating pain. Take care and have a great 2017! Darlene (daughter of Jean)

In the late fall of 2016, I was increasingly troubled by pain associated with a failing hip. After proceeding along normal channels and meeting and speaking with various orthopedic surgeons, I quickly became aware that a long term delay perhaps a year or more was in front of me. It does not have to be acceptable to any individual who is active, outdoors, travel, and sports oriented to accept pain and fundamental lifestyle changes and constraints. In my search for solution...s I came in contact with Timely Medical Alternatives an organization in Vancouver. He fully outlined the services provided, costs related thereto, testimonials from other clients, and benefits and risks. He was fully forthcoming on all issues. Thereafter I was put in in contact with a surgeon in Phoenix, who, with his surgical and support services, undertook a comprehensive assessment of my situation. That assessment was thorough, complete in every way, demanding of all necessary reports and examinations necessary to fully understand me, my general state of health, and prospects for successful surgery. All elements of the surgery and risks and benefits associated therewith were discussed. The surgeon contacted and shared information with my personal Physician. I completed my thorough assessment of this opportunity and quickly determined to proceed. Final arrangements were completed with Rick and a surgery date, within a month, was set for Phoenix. On arrival I completed several pre op examinations and met medical and support staff who would assist me through this process. This is a tight surgical and support team and, while operating with the highest professional approaches, was nonetheless supportive, friendly, engaging, and encouraging. It is clear that all enjoy working with each other and understood the value of engaging the patient. It is a very calming environment. Surgery was successful and the hospital facilities, staff, and services were very good in recovery. In just a few days I was back in my hotel and transported as required for follow up meetings with the surgeon. Physio staff attended at both the hospital and hotel. Follow up continued after my return. In all a very positive experience and a lot of respect for some great people doing a great job. I would be pleased to answer any questions any prospective joint replacement client may have about my experience. Frank R.