The
Reimer ClinicThe
Reimer ClinicWe will open December 1, 2009 to provide outpatient colonoscopy and gastroscopy services including colon cancer screening. The clinic consists of several local and regional endoscopists who will share time in this clinic to provide better patient access to these life-saving services.
The clinic is located in the Frederick Mall, 385 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON. But wait... don't visit until we are ready to welcome you in December!!
Everyone age 50 or older should have a screening colonoscopy to help prevent colon cancer. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in North America. Colonoscopy is a much better test than testing the stool for blood. This latter test can miss up to 75% of patients with advanced neoplasia, and is a better test for cancer detection than for cancer prevention. Fecal occult blood testing should be reserved for cancer screening in resource-poor countries. A colonoscopy is the preferred test to help prevent colon cancer.
Anyone with rectal bleeding should also be evaluated by their physician to be sure the bleeding is not caused by a polyp, or worse, a cancer.
We provide rapid service for patients. The total targeted time from consultation request to endoscopic procedure is three weeks.
Physicians can now fax referrals to 519-957-9732. Consultations may be arranged as early as November 2009.
Services are covered by OHIP and are provided to patients free of charge.
Patients who wish to discuss their colon cancer screening options or who wish to have a colonoscopy or gastroscopy should contact us to consult one of our physicians. A referral from a physician is preferable, but not essential. We will schedule you for an endoscopy at our clinic if it is medically necessary and prudent.
Phone: 519-957-9730
Fax: 519-957-9732
Email: mail@reimerclinic.ca
We have part-time and casual positions available. An excellent team-based work environment, competitive pay and benefits are offered.
The Reimer Clinic needs:
Nurses: both RPN’s and RN’s to assist with patient care.
Office Staff: for reception and clerical duties.
Endoscopy Technicians: for reprocessing endoscopes and to ensure safety of the equipment before use.
Physicians: If you are licensed by the CPSO for independent practice in general surgery or gastroenterology you may contact us to inquire about working in the clinic or to obtain extra endoscopy time to supplement your current practice. Extra time will allow you to shorten your waiting list so you can provide faster service for your patients.
If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact the Reimer Clinic. Further details are available on the Service Canada Job Bank.
Dr. Mark Reimer, BSc, MD, FRCSC, is a general surgeon who trained in general surgery at the University of Ottawa and completed his fellowship in laparoscopic / minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery at the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery, McMaster University in Hamilton. His MD is from the University of Western Ontario and his BSc in biochemistry is from the University of Waterloo.
He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (the Canadian version of “board certifiedâ€). He is an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Ontario Association of General Surgeons, as well as a member of the Canadian Medical Association.
Dr. Reimer is a life-long resident of Waterloo Region, and avid swimmer and a former local school trustee.