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Next Steps
Towards HBOT

A simple guide to referrals, required reports, and getting started with hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Modern Medical in Thunder Bay.

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Simple Steps

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Walk-In Options

Referral Requirements

What to Bring
to Your Referral

Most patients begin HBOT at Modern Medical with a referral from a medical practitioner. Certain indications may have additional referral requirements. The most common indications are referenced below, but we accept patients presenting with any of the 14 OHIP-approved indications.

Non-Healing Wounds

Referral from physician or nurse practitioner
Information on wound dressings
Medication list (or bring current medications)

Don’t have a family doctor? Scroll down for walk-in clinic options in Thunder Bay.

Delayed Radiation Injury

Referral from physician or nurse practitioner
Information on chemotherapy/radiation treatment history
Medication list

Don’t have a family doctor? Scroll down for walk-in clinic options in Thunder Bay.

Sudden Hearing Loss (ISSNHL) TIME-SENSITIVE

Urgent referral from physician or nurse practitioner for HBOT
Urgent referral to Ear/Nose/Throat specialist
Recent audiology report confirming ISSNHL
Medication list
If you’re experiencing sudden hearing loss, seek medical care promptly. Go to the nearest Emergency Department.

Getting Started

3 Simple
Steps

A clear pathway from referral to your first HBOT session — we handle the complexity so you don’t have to.

01
~30 min

Get a Physician Referral

Ask your doctor or nurse practitioner to write a referral for HBOT at Modern Medical. Not sure what to say? Call us first — we’ll guide you.

02
Varies

Gather Supporting Reports

ISSNHL: audiology report + ENT referral. Wounds: dressing info. Radiation: chemo/radiation treatment history. Bring your medication list.

03
~5 min

Call Modern Medical

Call (807) 235-0071 or fax to (833) 342-3789. We’ll walk you through the process and confirm everything is in order.

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No Family Doctor?

Walk-In Clinic Options
in Thunder Bay

Don’t have a family doctor? You can get a referral from any licensed physician or nurse practitioner, including walk-in clinics.

Pro Tip: Call Modern Medical at (807) 235-0071 before visiting a walk-in clinic. We can tell you exactly what to ask for on your referral so nothing is missed.
Algoma Place Health Centre (Janzen’s)
Walk-In Clinic
153 Algoma St S, Rear Suite, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3B7
807-345-5020
Mon–Thu 8:30am–4pm; Fri 8:30am–2pm (extended evenings Mon & Wed 4pm–8pm — call to confirm)
NorWest Community Health Centre
Urgent Care / Walk-In
525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6
807-622-8235
Mon–Thu 4pm–8pm; Fri 1pm–4pm; Sat–Sun 10am–3pm
Northwest Walk-In Medical Clinic (Rexall)
Walk-In Clinic
1265 Arthur St E, Suite 100, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6E7
807-623-7101
Mon–Tue & Thu 12:30pm–3pm
White Cedar Health Care Centre
Walk-In Clinic
125 Vickers St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1J2
807-475-4357
Mon–Thu 9:30am–4:30pm (arrive early or call ahead)
Ridgeway Clinic
Urgent Care & Walk-In
1001 Ridgeway St E, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5H8
807-622-0601
Hours vary — call ahead to confirm
Oak Medical Walk-In Clinic
Walk-In Clinic
389 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2G1
807-344-4540
Limited openings — call day-of at 807-629-4485
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Clinic
200 Anemki Place, Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L6
807-626-5200
Wed 5pm–8pm; Fri 9:30am–11:30am (call ahead)
Matawa Health Co-operative Clinic
Clinic
523 Algoma St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5C2
807-346-2370
Tue 1pm–4pm; Fri 8:30am–12pm (for those without a health care provider)
Available Province-Wide
North West Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
Online — No Travel Required
1-800-409-3484
Mon–Sun 12pm–8pm

For ISSNHL Patients

Audiology Clinics
in Thunder Bay

If you have sudden hearing loss, you’ll need an audiogram. When you book, ask for a copy of your hearing test report to share with your referring physician.

Sudden hearing loss? Time is critical. Go to the nearest Emergency Department immediately, then call us for HBOT referral coordination.
Superior Hearing Centre
125 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M4
807-346-0101
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
HearingLife — Thunder Bay
843 Red River Road, Suite #3, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1K3
1-844-339-2848
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Connect Hearing — Thunder Bay
1186 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5K5
807-622-0322
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm, 1pm–5pm
Sound Hearing
18A Court St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4T3
807-935-8785
Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–5pm; Tue, Thu 9am–3pm

Here to Help

We’re Here to
Make This Easy

Getting started with HBOT shouldn’t be complicated. Our team walks you through every step.

Referral Checklist

We’ll confirm what your physician should include on the referral so nothing is missed.

Supporting Documentation

For ISSNHL, we’ll help you understand what report you need and where to book your audiogram.

Talk to a Real Person

Call Modern Medical anytime you have questions about getting started. We’re here to help.

Call Us
(807) 235-0071
Fax Referrals
(833) 342-3789
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm