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    Dr. Nicole Callan

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    General Surgeon

    Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

    Consultations offertes en Français et en Anglais

  • Happy Summer

    Enjoy the sun and some time off.

    The following are our summer closures

    July 31 to August 9th

    August 17 to August 23

  • General Surgeon

    BSc Honors, University of Guelph

    MD, FRCSC, Université d'Ottawa

    Associate of The Colorectal Surgery Clinic

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    Dr. Nicole Callan is a General Surgeon at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

    She strives to provide exemplary and contemporary breast care to the community.

    The Breast Team

    Dr Callan provides laparoscopic and open surgical management for:

    -Breast cancer & benign breast disease

    -small bowel and colon disorders

    -gallbladder disease

    -Various types of hernias

    -Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy

    -Hemorrhoid Management including the Rafaelo Procedure.

  • Our Team

    We also work closely with the many hospital staff who contribute to improving the patient care experience.

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    Kelly

    Medical Administrator

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    Dr. Nicole Callan

    General Surgeon - Chirurgienne Générale

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    Breast DAP

    Navigating patients through their journey

  • Treatment Options for Hemorrhoids

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    Treatment options

    Conservative management options:

    1. Eat 30 to 40 grams of fiber per day. One easy source to add to daily is a quarter cup All Bran buds

    2, Avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time on the toilet

    Procedure options:

    1. Elastic Banding

    2. Rafaelo Procedure

    3. Surgical Hemorrhoidectomy

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    Rafaelo procedure


    Click on the image to see our Rafaelo information page

  • General Surgery Information

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    Breast Surgery

    Click on image for a brief video presentation

    Breast Surgery can be performed for both benign and malignant disease.

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    Colon Surgery

    Click on image for a brief video presentation

    Colon Surgery can be performed for both benign and malignant disease.

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    Gallbladder Surgery

    Click on image for a brief video presentation

    The most common reason to remove the gallbladder is due to stones in the gallbladder which cause pain.

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    Hernia Surgery

    Click on image for a brief video presentation

    A Hernia is a tender lump that is commonly noticed in the groin, belly button or from an incision from a prior surgery.

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    Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

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    A procedure done to diagnose the cause of bowel disorders and also to screen for colorectal cancer.

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    Emergency Surgery

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    Patients who present to the emergency department commonly have appendicitis, diverticulitis, gallbladder disease or painful hernias.

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    Hemorrhoid Information video

    Dr Callan guest appearance on Talking with Docs

    Click on image for a brief video presentation

  • Referral Process

    For the initial consultation

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    Your Family Physician

    Will send a referral with all your pertinent medical information

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    Dr. Callan will Triage

    Based on many factors, there is a triage process for all referrals

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    Wait times

    The current wait times vary based on the disease process

  • Frequently Asked Questions

     

     

     

    Where are Procedures performed?    

    All procedures are performed at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. We will inform you in advance of the location in hospital as it will vary on the type of procedure you are having.

     

    What activities can I do after my procedure?

     

    Dr. Callan will advise you of your permitted activities during your consultation and also on the day of surgery. This will depend of the type of procedure being performed

     

    How do I deal with my wounds after my surgery?

     

    You will be given an instruction sheet for wound care on the day of your surgery.

     

     

     

                   

     

  • Contact Us

    3075 Hospital Gate, Suite 204, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 1M1
    Mon to Thurs 930 to 330
    Subject to change
    Fax 289-863-7405
    289-863-7404