Referrals to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department | Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology | School of Medicine

When sending any referral please include;

A referral letter,
A referral form (if applicable),
All relevant testing such as pap smears, biopsy/ECC, ultrasounds, bloodwork, etc.,
Reports from other specialists involved in the patient's care.

This information will assist the physician when triaging the referral and the urgency of the appointment. Not including this information may result in delay of your patient being seen.

Routine Obstetrics

For routine obstetrical referrals - fax to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating who you are referring to.

Staff:

For all obstetrical referrals complete up to date antenatal information needs to be received by fax at least 1 week prior to their appointment.

Office Numbers:

Drs. Horniachek, Blom & Shishkina - 613-548-7840 (Kim)
Drs. Tessier & Nitsch - 613-548-1327 (Lorrie)
Dr. Gibson - 613-548-6069 (Deb)

Teen Obstetrics

For referrals - fax to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Teen Obstetrics Clinic.

Staff:

Dr. ME Sophie Gibson

For all obstetrical referrals complete up to date antenatal information needs to be received by fax at least 1 week prior to their appointment.

Office Number:

Dr. Gibson - 613-548-6069 (Deb)

Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic.

Staff:

On Call Physician

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

This clinic is for patients with non viable pregnancies only (missed abortion, incomplete abortion, ectopic pregnancies as long as the patient is stable, and pregnancies of unknown location). Patients should be stable and able to wait up to 72 hours to be seen in the clinic. Please ensure that all relevant and necessary information is included with the referral. You must send all ultrasound(s) and bloodwork (BhCG, Hgb, type and screen). lf patient is Rh negative, please indicate if they have received Winrho.

Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic Information Letter [PDF]

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-549-6666 x61238 (Jezinha)

General Gynaecology

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330.

Staff:

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

Your patient will be assigned a clinic date and a gynaecologist according to availability and priority (triage). You may refer to a specific general gynaecologist, however we rely on your judgement regarding the potential longer wait time.

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-548-7802
Drs. Horniachek, Blom & Shishkina - 613-548-7840 (Kim)
Dr. Pokoradi - 613-548-2434 (Angie)
Drs. Tessier & Nitsch - 613-548-1327 (Lorrie)
Dr. Gibson - 613-548-6069 (Deb)

Sexual Medicine Clinic

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Sexual Medicine Clinic.

Staff:

Dr. Marisa Horniachek

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-548-7802
Dr. Horniachek- 613-548-7840 (Kim)

Vulvar Disorders Clinic

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Vulvar Disorders Clinic.

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-548-7802

Transgender Clinic

Not accepting referrals at this time

Contraception Clinic

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Contraception Clinic.

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-548-7802

Urogynaecology (Incontinence & Prolapse)

For referrals - fax the Central Referral Office Form to: 613-548-1330 clearly indicating the Urogynaecology Clinic.

Staff:

Dr. Shawna Johnston
Dr. Sophia Badowski
Dr. Sarah Wozney

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form (word doc)

Office Numbers:

Central Referral Office - 613-548-7802
Drs. Wozney, Johnston & Badowski - 613-548-6115 (Joanne)

Infertility Clinic

Not accepting referrals. Please contact Ottawa Fertility Centre or centre of your choice.

Gynaecologic Oncology and Colposcopy

For referrals - fax to: 613-548-1330.

Staff:

Dr. Anita Agrawal
Dr. Elena Park
Dr. George Gray
Dr. Alida Pokoradi

Office Numbers:

Colposcopy - 613-549-6666 x64909 (Jezinha)
Drs. Agrawal & Gray - 613-549-6666 x64423 (Lorraine)
Dr. Park - 613-549-6666 x66071 (Taryn)

High Risk Obstetrics (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)

For referrals - fax the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Referral Form to: 613-548-1330

Staff:

Dr. Laura Gaudet
Dr. Ludmila Porto

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Referral Form [PDF]

Please use this form to refer patients to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic. Please complete the form in full. Sending all the relevant information requested on the referral form ensures timely and efficient management of your patient to the MFM clinic.

For all obstetrical referrals complete up to date antenatal information needs to be received by fax at least 1 week prior to their appointment.

Gestational Diabetes Resource [PDF]

If you are referring a patient due to gestational diabetes, this resource pamphlet is designed to support them during heir pregnancy, alongside the care that they receive from their physician.

Office Number:

Drs. Gaudet & Porto - 613-548-6072 (Rachel)

Postpartum Health Clinic

As of June 2025 this clinic is being managed by the Obestetrical Medicine Group in the Department of General Internal Medicine.

Referral Forms for Download

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Referral Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form [PDF]

Central Referral Office Form [WORD DOC]

Note: Please do not alter the Central Referral Office Form. The word version is provided so that it may be integrated into existing electronic chart systems.