Gateway Surgery

Tina M. 

on Birdeye

a week ago

My husband and I travelled from Alberta to Saskatoon where I underwent a Cervical Spine Operation. I had two discs replaced (C5-C7) as well as Decompression Surgery. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Michael Spiess, an experienced and highly skilled Orthopedic Spine Surgeon perform my surgery. I am thankful to have had Dr. Ian Lund as my Anesthesiologist as well as a team of nurses that showed incredible kindness and compassion. I had a nurse check-in on me several times at my hotel from Neighbourhood Home Care Services, foll... read more

David H. 

on Birdeye

3 months ago

I have had issues with my hip resurfacing. They made me pay additional fees to have it looked at and then the responses to the issues have been negligible and only prompted by multiple efforts on my part. Given the lack of response, I am worried that they are not being honest with me about the state of my resurfacing. I am not receiving the candid information or the follow-up service that I expect given the money that I paid to have my hip done. 

David H. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

I spent $31,000 on surgery, plus intake fees and travel, and I called asking for a meeting because, after 11 months and all rehab, my hip still has soreness.  I was denied, was suggested to go to my family doctor for X-rays, and told a consult at this point would be $250 because I had waited too long.  That is poor service. 

Gerry K. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

I had my private hip replacement on July 23rd at Gateway Calgary and was impressed by the nurses, by Taylor who organzed the arrangement for the surgery, the staff who were friendly and attentive,  and by Dr. Illical who was my surgeon. He must be a master of his craft as I had very little pain, could walk comfortably on day 2, and am now, after two weeks, walking  unassisted with no problem (I do carry my cane while walking outside in case I need it for balance.)  When I went for my first physio appointment the physio said ... read more