FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Do I Book an Appointment at Advanced Cardio Diagnostics (ACD MED)?

You need a referral from a medical doctor (referring physician) or a nurse practitioner to book an appointment at ACD MED. Your doctor can print a referral form directly from this website or call any of our locations to request one. Alternatively, you can download the referral form by clicking here, print it, and bring it to your medical doctor or nurse practitioner to sign.

How Long Does It Take to Book an Appointment?

Your referral will be processed as soon as it is faxed to 647-351-6648 (our Requisition Processing and Calling Centre). Referrals are triaged based on the cardiac status and the information provided by your referring physician.

Once we receive the referral, our office will contact you to schedule an appointment and provide the date and time. Patients with urgent concerns will be prioritized and contacted the same day during business hours. Please ensure that your referring physician or nurse practitioner has your most recent and updated contact information.

Note: Our clinics are closed on statutory holidays.

Specialized Services at Advanced Cardio Diagnostics

Advanced Cardio Diagnostics specializes in non-invasive, urgent, and comprehensive cardiac diagnostics. Our goal is to provide expert care to address your cardiac needs and develop an effective management plan.

Please note that we are not an Emergency Room. If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as chest pain or other signs of a heart attack or stroke, proceed to the nearest Emergency Room immediately. Pay special attention if you have cardiac risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, established coronary artery disease (CAD), or a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostic Tests and Cardiology Consultations

For detailed information about the diagnostic tests we provide at Advanced Cardio Diagnostics, including their role in diagnosis, preparation tips, and benefits, as well as what to expect during a cardiology consultation, visit the For Patients section of our website.

Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP)

You are required to present a valid OHIP card during each visit. Expired cards or health cards from other provinces will not be accepted, and you will need to pay for services based on the fee schedule.

International Patient Information

You are considered an international patient if:

• You are not a resident of Canada.

• You are a Canadian citizen living abroad.

• You live in Canada but do not have landed immigrant status.

• You do not have valid Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP).

International patients without OHIP coverage will be required to pay for medical services. For details on fees, please contact our office during business hours.

We assure you that all patients receive equal care regardless of their residency status.

Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), administered by Medavie Blue Cross, provides temporary health-care benefits to certain groups not eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance, including:

• Resettled refugees.

• Refugee claimants.

• In-Canada protected persons.

• Other eligible groups.

At Advanced Cardio Diagnostics, we accept IFHP patients who:

• Are referred by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner.

• Present a valid Refugee Protection Claimant Document.

• Have their test(s) approved by the IFHP insurer, Medavie Blue Cross, on the day of service.