The Polyclinic Specialty Department is proud to have Dr. Magdy Elkhashab, a renowned gastroenterologist/hepatologist who performs Fibroscan Testing.  Dr. Elkhashbad is currently on active staff at North York General Hospital and the Medical Director of the Toronto Liver Centre.In 2010 Dr. Elkhashab established the FibroScan Program, which now serves patients in 8 locations around the GTA.  Examination with FibroScan, also called transient elastography, is a technique used to assess liver stiffness (measured in kPa correlated to fibrosis) without invasive investigation.  The result is immediate, it shows the condition of the liver and allows physicians to diagnose and monitor disease evolution in conjunction with treatment and collateral factors.  Exam results help to anticipate various complications, as well as to monitor and assess the damage caused by conditions such as cirrhosis.

Reminder List:

  • Must bring a VALID HEALTH CARD and ALL MEDICATIONS currently taking.
  • If Health Card is not valid or expired, uninsured visit charge(s) will apply.
  • Must bring a translator if the patient cannot speak English
  • Patients who wish to RESCHEDULE or CANCEL their appointment must do so at least 48 business hours in advance to avoid a NO-SHOW fee of $113.
TEL (416)-222-6160 ext 268, 269, 277, or 278
FAX (416)-645-1978

REFERRAL FORM
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS

All services within the Polyclinic Specialty Department are available by appointment only.

Currently FibroScan is not covered by OHIP and will cost $90 for a FibroScan Assessment (fibrosis only) and $125 for a FibroScan plus CAP Assessment (fibrosis and steatosis assessment).

If you are having this procedure please make sure to read the information sheet with further details found here.

Click here for FibroScan Referral Form