- Description
- The Gamma Knife uses highly focused beams of radiation to treat brain conditions.
Gamma Knife is used as an alternative to or may complement conventional surgery that treats brain conditions including:
- brain tumors
- blood vessel malformations
- severe facial nerve pain
- certain movement disorders
Gamma Knife treatment is an outpatient procedure and patients can resume normal activities almost immediately.
The initial consult appointment and treatment follow-up, as well a the treatment procedure will be at the University of Alberta Hospital, Walter Mackenzie Centre.
Affiliation: Cross Cancer Institute
Key Provider: medical physicists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, radiologists, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, The following information is considered to determine eligibility for the Gamma Knife treatment:
- Medical and surgical history
- Clinical examinations
- Imaging studies, e.g. MRI, CT
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-8278
- Fax
- 780-407-1199 (Referrals)
- UAH.GammaKnifeClinic@albertahealthservices.ca
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services - Interpreters are available by phone 24 / 7 in over 240 languages. No scheduling is required.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- March 7, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Gamma Knife treatments are provided on Monday and Wednesday.
Check-in by 6:15 A.M.
