How Much Does a Consult with a Geriatrician Cost in Toronto?

If you’re a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident, there’s no fee for visiting a geriatrician as long as you provide your provincially-registered health card.Consult with your healthcare provider or insurance company for a clearer understanding of potential costs and coverage options. 

1. Dr. Samir Sinha

Dr. Samir Sinha is one of Canada’s finest minds when it comes to geriatric care and medicine. He completed a Geriatrics fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Oxford.

Dr. Sinha’s commitment to advocating for geriatric care extends beyond clinic walls. He consults for medical organisations across North America, the UK, and China. As the Architect of Ontario’s Seniors Strategy, he champions advanced frameworks that enhance access to care, reducing disease risk and extending life for elderly patients worldwide.

Presently, Dr. Sinha serves as the Director of Geriatrics at Toronto’s Mount Sinai and University Health Network (UHN) Hospitals. He teaches across diverse departments at the University of Toronto and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he holds an Assistant Professorship in Medicine.

Patient Reviews

He is the top doctor in his field and is compassionate, kind, and caring

“Highly recommend Dr. Samir Sinha for Seniors 65+. He is the top doctor in his field and is compassionate, kind, and caring. Toronto is fortunate to have him, especially Mount Sinai Hospital. Thank you for taking care of our mom.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

Canada’s most compelling voice for the elderly

“At the ripe age of 37, Dr. Samir Sinha is emerging as Canada’s most compelling voice for the elderly. In 2012, as the lead author of Ontario’s seniors strategy report, Sinha called for improving health care for older Canadians—and keeping them as physically active as possible—at a time when our ballooning aging population makes this a critical social issue.” – Maclean’s Magazine, The 50 most important people in Canada

2. Dr. Fabio Varlese

Dr. Fabio Varlese is one of the country’s major proponents when it comes to preventative medicine for geriatric and acute patients. He boasts Summa Cum Laude honours from the University of Rome, alongside postgraduate training in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Toronto.

With an interest in preventative care, Dr. Varlese prioritises treating ailments at their source to avoid the risk of potentially life-threatening diseases related to old age. As such he founded the Toronto Clinic and Global Medical Consulting, where innovative medical techniques and frameworks are cultivated to elevate patients’ quality of life during their later years.

At Baycrest Health Sciences and Mt. Sinai Hospital, Dr. Varlese serves as a Staff Specialist. Moreover, he holds roles as VP of Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff at Runnymede Hospital and Honorary Medical Director at Villa Colombo Vaughan.

Patient Reviews

My 93-year-old friend has never been treated with so much respect and nurturing

“I can’t imagine a better experience. Every staff member is kind, calm, and very professional. Best of all, everyone actively listens. As Dr. Varlese’s patient, my 93-year-old friend has never been treated with so much respect and nurturing. He and his staff make her feel there is no one else but her, and helping to make her life the best for her is all they want to do. We feel blessed to be his patient.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

A brilliant gem in the medical field

“Dr. Varlese’s skills, knowledge, and excellent bedside manners make him a brilliant gem in the medical field. He listens and pays attention when a patient talks and kindly approaches the topic with clear answers. After months of suffering and frustration from the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, I am glad to have met Dr. Varlese to care for and encourage me in this new phase of my life.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

3. Dr. Marica Varga

Dr. Marica Varga is a dedicated advocate for empowering geriatric patients to have a say in their medical care. A highlight of her esteemed career was initiating a teaching partnership between Elderly Community Health Services (ECHS) and the U of T. ECHS, the referral clinic at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, offers crucial medical assessments to vulnerable geriatric individuals, aiming to link them with community services for an improved life quality beyond nursing homes.

Through the ECHS, Dr. Varga’s impact resonates globally, drawing medical students, nursing trainees, and social workers from various corners of the world to SJHC for comprehensive geriatric care training. Today, she imparts her wisdom at the Department of Medicine at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, where she also holds the high position of Chief of Geriatric Services.

Patient Reviews

It’s rare to meet a doctor with so much warmth and humanity

“My 86-year-old father is a patient of Dr Varga. She treats us with respect and humanity and is warm, knowledgeable, and reassuring. So happy to have her as my father’s gerontologist. It’s rare to meet a doctor with so much warmth and humanity.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

An extraordinary person with such good care and patience for her patients

“Doctor Varga has been seeing both my parents for several years now. My father was referred to her when they were seeing if a hip replacement would be a viable option. Dr. Vargas is an extraordinary person with such good care and patience for her patients. We look forward to our visits with her.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

4. Dr. Adam Krajewski

Dr. Adam Krajewski, an MD graduate from the University of Medical Science Poznan, brings decades of expertise in geriatric care and internal medicine. He completed his residency at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and attained a Clinical Fellow status from the U of T’s Vascular and Interventional Radiology Department.

A specialist in acute pain service, Dr. Krajewski adeptly responds to postoperative pain and symptoms. Leveraging his fellowship experience, he specialises in diagnostic and interventional radiography. Moreover, he’s a strong advocate for Humber River Hospital’s Geriatric Rounds program, vital to their geriatric care excellence. 

With a decade of commitment at Humber Health, including a tenure as Head of Geriatrics, Dr. Krajewski’s dedication to the geriatric community is truly evident. Presently, he serves as a physician in Humber Health’s Department of Critical Care and holds a staff physician role at Bridgepoint Hospital.

Patient Reviews

He was so helpful and considerate

“I have been going to see this doctor with my mother for many years. He was so helpful and considerate and made it much easier to deal with her Alzheimers.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

Very clever, thorough, and one of the few doctors who are always on time

“Amazing doctor. Really cares about his patients. Very clever, thorough, and one of the few doctors who are always on time – no waiting.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

5. Dr. Giovanni Marotta

Dr. Giovanni Marotta’s entire medical education unfolded at U of T, culminating in residencies in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He joined UHN’s Toronto Rehab Institute part-time in 2007 as a geriatrician and internist. In 2012, he dedicated himself fully to Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Division of Geriatrics.

Here, Dr. Marotta wears multiple hats: a staff physician, Chair of the Research Protocol and Selection Committee, and a driving force in multidisciplinary assessments and elderly acute care, long-term care, and complex rehabilitation.

His interest in clinical research is evident in his role as Director of the Consortium of Canadian Centres for Clinical Cognitive Research. Dr. Marotta aims to streamline care efficiency for the elderly, especially those with chronic pain. Notably, he’s also recognised for his initiatives on CBAO’s Senior’s Day Program geared towards patients with dementia.

Patient Reviews

Values even small improvements and is a knowledgeable expert in his field

“Dr. Marotta is a geriatric specialist who has a special interest in memory. If you can manage to get your elderly parent to him your life will be so much easier… I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Marotta but I will try: he treats patients and caregivers with dignity and respect, he values even small improvements, of course, he is a knowledgeable expert in his field, he never rushes, he is thorough, thoughtful and holistic.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews

He is adept at making one feel comfortable and understood

“Extremely knowledgeable and very interested not only in the patient but in the caregiver’s well-being. Very patient, caring, and does not rush you out of his office even when his waiting room is full….Dr. Marotta is humble, compassionate, very respectful, and empathic to the impact of an illness on the patient and also the family. He is adept at making one feel comfortable and understood. He injects reality without being harsh and while still creating an atmosphere of hope.” – Anonymous, RateMDs Reviews