Phone Number:

General inquiries

Administrative Staff - Jessy DeBraganza

416-813-8627

Fax Number:

416-813-8638

Location:

Main Floor Black Wing
Clinic 9

555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1X8

Contact Person:

General Inquiries regarding appointments
Immunology; for patient concerns: Brenda Reid RN, MN

416-813-8156

416-813-5301

Clinic Hours:

Immunology: Wed.12.30 p.m - 4 p.m.

Referring professionals accepted

Physicians

Patient group parameters

1.  Diagnosis and management of patients with suspected primary immune deficiency including:

• Recurrent, persistent, unusual or overwhelming infections
• Family history of immune deficiency, infections, autoimmunity, or malignancy
• Genetic abnormalities associated with immune deficiency.
• Syndromes associated with immune deficiency.
• Recurrent fever
• Persistent lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly

2.  Lymphoid malignancies and/or lymphoproliferative disorders prior to initiation of chemotherapy

Requirements pre-visit

Please include with the referral:

• Detailed patient history of reason for referral
• Detailed history of infections (type of infections, frequency of infections, need for antibiotic treatment, objective documentation of the infections)
• Prior relevant medical evaluations.
• Presence of allergic, autoimmune or malignant diseases.
• Current and recent medications.
• Any immune modulating treatment within recent 3 months (including intravenous immunoglobulin, systemic steroids, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc).
• Immunization records.
• Growth parameters
• Recent complete blood count with differential count, immunoglobulin levels.
• Detailed history of fever (fever diary) if applicable

Additional information

(if available)

Please include with the referral:

• Results of any previous tests (e.g. X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function, cultures, etc.)
• Family history of recurrent or unusual infections.
• Family history of autoimmune or malignant diseases.

Time Frame for Initial Visit

• Patients with a high suspicion of Severe Combined Immune Deficiency or hypogammaglobulinemia are seen within 1- 2 weeks. Please contact the Immunology Fellow on call at 416 813-1500 to discuss urgent referrals.
• Other immunological issues: 12-16 weeks

Initial Visit may include

•  History and Physical exam
• Blood work
• Review of Vaccination (therefore bring your Vaccination card)
• Skin Testing
• Genetic analysis
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Patient and family education

Age limit

Up to 18 years of age.  Exceptions may be made for suspected Primary Immune Deficiency (i.e. common variable immunodeficiency).

Pre-visit education material and instructions

• Welcome to Our Clinics Pamphlet  
• Confirmation of appointment letter (mailed or faxed by clinic if time frame permits)