CENTRE METROPOLITAIN DE CHIRURGIE PLASTIQUE

Best Times to Visit

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.

About CENTRE METROPOLITAIN DE CHIRURGIE PLASTIQUE

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)

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.