OHIP coverage for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is available ONLY for individuals with one of the following 14 conditions:

• Air Embolism

• Carbon Monoxide (CO2) Poisoning

• Chronic/Severe Anemia including exceptional blood loss anemia

• Chronic/Severe Non-Healing Wounds including diabetic ulcers and bed sores

• Clostridial Myositis and Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)

• Compromised Skin Grafts & Flaps

• Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome

• Decompressions Sickness "The Bends"

• Delayed Radiation Injury including osteoradionecrosis and post-radiation necrosis

• Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (ISSHL)

• Intracranial Abscess (Brain Infection)

• Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

• Refractory Osteomyelitis (Chronic Bone Infection)

• Thermal Burns

To learn more about the 14 conditions covered by OHIP, please click HERE.

While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) gains notoriety in Canada and becomes more of a "main-stream" modality for the treatment of various conditions, in our experience, acceptance of most private health insurance claims and treatment plans (OCF-18) involving HBOT are increasing.

If you would like to learn more about how we at Ontario HBOT help those seeking coverage under private health insurance plans, please click HERE.

*Ontario HBOT does not guarantee acceptance of any private health insurance claims involving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a type of treatment used to speed up healing, reduce inflammation, increase blood flow to the outer extremities, and promote angiogenesis. Common conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy include: carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, non-healing wounds, diabetic ulcers, and infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen.

To qualify for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, every prospective patient must go through a qualification process:

1. Pre-Qualification Consultation (over the phone or in person)

2. Submission of supporting medical documentation

3. Completion of Patient Intake & Consent

The Care Team will review all submitted documentation and make a final decision at which time, appointments will be made. ​

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Please note: qualification for other surgeries or procedures at other facilities, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), DOES NOT mean you automatically qualify for treatment at Ontario HBOT.

Ontario HBOT is pleased to provide a fully accessible facility located at street-level. There are zero steps and inclines throughout the entire facility. All forms of mobility devices are welcome, including wheelchairs, power scooters, and walkers.

All parking at Ontario HBOT is FREE for the entire duration of your treatment and is located directly outside the front door of the facility.

Private hyperbaric sessions run 75 minutes in length.

At Ontario HBOT, all of our chambers run ON TIME*. This means that your scheduled time is when are you going into the chamber. Patients are advised to come early in order to change into the cotton scrubs provided, go to the washroom etc.

In addition, there is no formal reception area requiring you to check-in before every treatment. This allows for a very efficient "in-and-out" experience, especially for those doing a multiple treatment protocol.

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*Please allow for an extra 10 - 15 minutes due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise.

The first treatment commences at 8:00AM, with the last treatment going in around 3:00/3:30PM. All treatments are booked on the hour or half hour.

If you are booked at 8:00AM, doors are open at 7:45AM to allow time to change, use the restroom, pick a movie etc.

Please Note: All chambers run ON TIME. Your scheduled time is when you are going into the hyperbaric chamber, not when you are pulling into the parking lot.

The following items are allowed in the hyperbaric chamber:

• Water bottle (brand new, filled with reverses osmosis remineralized water)

• Post-surgical apparatus provided by referring physician (subject to hyperbaric technologist approval)

• Face cloth (100% cotton, provided by hyperbaric staff)

• Other items approved by the hyperbaric staff

The hyperbaric safety director (HSD) will approve or deny any items going into the hyperbaric chamber regardless of third-party approval, if they deem the item to be unsafe in their professional opinion.