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Canadian Patients

Preferred Provider – Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

The bariatric program at Sisters Hospital has been named as a  preferred provider by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in Canada. Our services will now be covered by OHIP for Ontario patients undergoing bariatric surgery at Sisters Hospital.

To schedule an appointment, call our HealthConnection line at at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Border Crossing

Canadians entering the U.S. must present a valid passport or other approved secure document.

Entering the U.S. by Land or Water

According to the Canada Border Services Agency, when entering the United States by land or water, Canadian citizens are required to present one of the following valid documents:

• a passport
• a NEXUS card
• a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card, or
• an enhanced driver's license/enhanced identification card or a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (when this certificate is available and approved by the United States)

Before your departure, please visit the Canada Border Services Agency website to ensure that you have the necessary documents.

Entering the U.S. by Air

Canadian citizens flying to, through or from the United States must present a valid passport to confirm their citizenship and identity. A NEXUS card is also acceptable when used at a kiosk at designated Canadian airports and at all U.S. airports when returning to Canada.

Before your departure, please visit the Canada Border Services Agency website to ensure that you have the necessary documents.

Lodging

The hotels below offer the families of patients at Sisters Hospital a special rate.  Please ask about the discounted rate when making your reservations.

Buffalo Travel Resources

For information about Buffalo restaurants and entertainment, please visit the websites below:

• Buffalo.com
• Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Trip Advisor

More Information

For more information about our bariatric services, call our HealthConnection line at at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.