General Surgery and Endoscopy

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare provides inpatient and outpatient surgery at both sites.  Approximately 90% of patients receive outpatient surgery that does not generally require a hospital admission.  Patients are admitted to day surgery in the morning, undergo surgery, are monitored during recovery and return home - all on the same day.

Service provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
  • South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

SeamlessMD 

SeamlessMD is an interactive step-by-step guide to help eligible patients through all stages of their surgery by helping them to prepare for their surgery beforehand, and recover faster afterwards — all from the comfort of their own home. Using innovative technology, SeamlessMD works like a smartphone app to empower surgical patients and their caregivers to use their smartphone, tablet and/or computer to receive support throughout their surgical journey, remotely/virtually. SeamlessMD can send you and/or your caregivers messages and reminders from your doctor through text message, email and push notifications through the SeamlessMD app. Program enrolment for eligible patients is managed by managed by the Surgical Transitions nurse through Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare.

Service provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site

Service provided at:

  • South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

Service provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
  • South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

SeamlessMD

SeamlessMD is an interactive step-by-step guide to help eligible patients through all stages of their surgery by helping them to prepare for their surgery beforehand, and recover faster afterwards — all from the comfort of their own home. Using innovative technology, SeamlessMD works like a smartphone app to empower surgical patients and their caregivers to use their smartphone, tablet and/or computer to receive support throughout their surgical journey, remotely/virtually. SeamlessMD can send you and/or your caregivers messages and reminders from your doctor through text message, email and push notifications through the SeamlessMD app. Program enrolment for eligible patients is managed by managed by the Surgical Transitions nurse through Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare.

Cataract surgery, laser procedures, and other eye surgeries provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site 

Service provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site

Service provided at:

  • Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
  • South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

Service provided at:

  • South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

Endoscopy Services

MAHC has three endoscopy suites for minimally invasive diagnoses using an endoscope.  Endoscopy services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, FIT-positive colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERCP).  

Surgeon's Clinic

A Surgeon's Clinic for minor procedures is available at both MAHC sites.  

Referrals

Your family physician will refer you to a surgeon or gastroenterologist, and you will be notified by the provider's office of the details of your scheduled procedure.

Hours of Operation

Procedures are scheduled Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  We provide support for emergencies 24/7.

Visiting

Family support is an essential part of recovery.  Surgical Services recommends and encourages at least one family member to be available, both before and after a procedure.  Patient and family needs are considered throughout the stay.  Safe, comfortable care is our priority.

Contact Us

Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7
Phone: 705-789-2311
Fax: 705-789-0557 (administration)

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site
75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E4
Phone: 705-645-4404
Fax: 705-645-4594 (administration)

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