Toronto General Hospital
Hospital Quick Facts
- Hospital Name
- Toronto General Hospital
- Also Known As
- TGH, UHN Toronto General
- Network
- University Health Network (UHN)
- City
- Toronto
- Country
- Canada
- Address
- 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada
- Type
- teaching
- Established
- 1,829
- Beds
- 471
- Languages
- English, French
- Website
- https://www.uhn.ca/TorontoGeneral
Specialties & Departments
Accreditations & Quality
Facilities
International Patient Services
- Pre-arrival medical assessment and second opinions
- Multi-disciplinary consultation coordination
- Travel documentation and medical visa assistance
- Dedicated international patient coordinators
- Interpreter services in multiple languages
- Accommodation assistance
- International insurance and embassy coordination
- Post-discharge telemedicine follow-up
Estimated Cost Ranges
| Procedure | Min Cost | Max Cost | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement | — | — | |
| Cardiac Bypass (CABG) | — | — | |
| Hip Replacement | — | — | |
| Liver Transplant | — | — | |
| Lung Transplant | — | — |
Costs are estimates and vary by hospital, doctor, condition, room type, diagnostics, and complications. Always request a detailed written quote.
About Toronto General Hospital (UHN)
Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is a major teaching hospital in downtown Toronto and a member of the University Health Network (UHN), one of the largest and most research-intensive hospital systems in Canada. Established in 1829, it is one of the oldest hospitals in the country and has consistently been ranked as the number one hospital in Canada by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals rankings.
With 471 beds and a staff that includes some of Canada's leading physician-scientists, Toronto General Hospital is a global leader in organ transplantation. The hospital made medical history by performing the world's first successful double-lung transplant in 1983 and has maintained its position at the forefront of transplant medicine ever since. Its Multi-Organ Transplant Program is one of the largest and most successful in the world.
Beyond transplantation, TGH is renowned for its cardiovascular program (the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is among the top heart centers globally), cancer treatment, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, nephrology, and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine and is a major site for clinical trials and biomedical research.
Toronto General Hospital holds JCI accreditation and is recognized internationally for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient safety. Its physicians have pioneered numerous surgical techniques and treatment protocols that have been adopted worldwide.
International Patient Services
Toronto General Hospital welcomes international patients through UHN's International Patient Services program. The hospital provides pre-arrival medical assessment and second opinion services, coordination of multi-disciplinary consultations, assistance with travel documentation and medical visas, dedicated international patient coordinators, interpreter services in numerous languages, assistance with accommodation near the hospital, coordination with international insurance providers and embassies, and post-discharge follow-up and telemedicine consultations. Toronto is one of North America's most multicultural cities with excellent international air connections. As a Canadian hospital, pricing is comparable to US levels for international patients, though the clinical excellence and shorter wait times for certain specialized procedures make it a destination of choice for complex cases.
International Patient Safety Checklist in Canada
Use this checklist before booking treatment abroad. Verifying these items helps protect your health, finances, and travel plans.
- Verify hospital accreditation (JCI, NABH, or equivalent)
- Confirm surgeon credentials and experience with your specific procedure
- Request detailed cost estimate including all fees
- Check if the hospital offers international patient services
- Verify language support for consultations and medical records
- Confirm insurance acceptance or payment options
- Research visa requirements and medical visa availability
- Plan adequate recovery time before return travel
- Arrange airport transfer and accommodation near hospital
- Request copies of all medical records and discharge summaries
- Clarify follow-up care arrangements in your home country
- Get a second opinion before committing to treatment abroad
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Data Sources
References
- MyMedicPlus Editorial Standards, 2026
Data Sources
- MyMedicPlus Editorial Research, 2026
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