Quieter times: All visits to the CMC are pre-scheduled by referral and appointment only. There are no walk-in hours or emergency visits. Attend only at the date and time confirmed by your surgical care team.
Busier times: Because all visits are appointment-based, there are no traditionally busy or quiet walk-in periods. If you have concerns about your scheduled appointment time, contact the CMC directly through your referring physician's office.
Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie Plastique (CMC), located at 999 Rue De Salaberry in Montréal, QC, is Quebec's only private hospital and a nationally accredited centre of excellence in elective surgical care. Founded in 1973 and fully renovated in 2018, the CMC specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, bariatric, orthopedic, urological, and gender-affirming surgeries across 4 modern operating rooms and 17 inpatient beds. This is a scheduled, referral-only surgical facility — it does not operate a public emergency department, and all patients must have a pre-arranged procedure and physician referral before attending.
Services & Specialties
Aesthetic plastic surgery, Reconstructive plastic surgery, Gender-affirming surgery (GRS Montréal — Canada's only private gender-affirming surgery service), Bariatric laparoscopic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Urological surgery, Pre-operative care, Intra-operative care, Post-operative inpatient care, Bilingual care (French and English).
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible facility
Elevator on site
17 inpatient beds
4 modern operating rooms with cutting-edge medical equipment
Accreditation Canada — 100% score with mention d'honneur (distinction)
This facility does not have an emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest public hospital ER immediately.
All services at the CMC are by referral only; contact your physician or specialist to initiate a referral before attempting to book or visit.
Plan your transportation in advance, as no on-site parking is available — consider public transit via Henri-Bourassa metro or bus route 69.
Most surgical fees are paid privately, as CMC physicians are opted out of the public system; however, gender-affirming surgeries authorized in Quebec or for patients from provinces with CMC agreements may be covered — confirm coverage with your referring provider.
Bring all referral documentation, health insurance information, and any pre-operative instructions provided by your surgeon to your scheduled appointment.
What to Bring
Physician referral letter and any pre-operative instructions
Government-issued photo ID
Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ) or provincial health card if applicable
Private insurance documents or payment information
List of current medications and known allergies
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing suitable for post-surgical recovery
Personal hygiene items if an overnight inpatient stay is anticipated
Emergency contact information for a trusted person who can accompany or collect you
Parking
No on-site parking is available at the CMC. Patients and visitors should arrange transportation in advance and plan for street parking or nearby paid lots in the surrounding Montréal neighbourhood.
Getting There
The CMC is accessible via the Henri-Bourassa metro station and bus route 69. The facility is located on the shores of Rivière-des-Prairies, a few minutes from Laval and the Lower Laurentians, and is easily reachable by major roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie Plastique have an emergency department?
No. The CMC is a private elective surgical facility and does not operate an emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or proceed immediately to the nearest public hospital emergency department in Montréal.
How do I access services at the CMC?
All services at the CMC are provided by referral only ('service sur référence seulement'). You must obtain a referral from a physician or specialist before booking any procedure or visiting the facility.
Is gender-affirming surgery covered by provincial health insurance at the CMC?
Gender-affirming surgeries that are authorized under Quebec's public health plan, or for patients from other Canadian provinces that have agreements with the CMC, may be covered. All other surgeries are generally fee-paying as CMC physicians are opted out of the public system. Confirm your coverage with your referring provider before scheduling.
What makes the CMC unique among private clinics in Quebec?
The CMC is the only private hospital in Quebec, meaning it can offer inpatient overnight care that other private clinics cannot. It is also the only private hospital in Quebec to receive Accreditation Canada's distinction (mention d'honneur), achieving a 100% score for quality and safety of care.
Is the CMC accessible by public transit?
Yes. The CMC is accessible via the Henri-Bourassa metro station and bus route 69. There is no on-site parking, so public transit or pre-arranged transportation is strongly recommended.
Does the CMC offer services in English?
Yes. The Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie Plastique offers services in both French and English to accommodate patients from across Quebec and other Canadian provinces.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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