Department of Medicine

Dalhousie University

Endocrinology & Metabolism

Our fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. Average wait time information is updated based on the following schedule:

It is estimated that 50% of diabetes patients are not at A1C targets.

The division has expanded its referral criteria for diabetes patients and is welcoming new referrals.

The list of appropriate referrals includes but is not limited to patients with one of the following:

Please fax referrals to 902-473-5912.

* Includes data up to September 30, 2023

Endocrinology
Emergent	Criteria (not all inclusive) Diabetic ketoacidosis Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state Adrenal crisis or new adrenal insufficiency Severe hypercalcemia (>3.50 mmol/L or symptoms) Process 1) PHONE 902-473-2220 "Endocrinologist on call"
Urgent	Criteria (not all inclusive) Newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes Hypercalcemia >3 mmol/L Hypocalcemia < 2 mmol/L albumin-corrected calcium Hypertriglyceridemia > 20 mmol/L Decompensated diabetes insipidus Severe hyperthyroidism Pituitary tumor with visual impairment Process 1) FAX referral marked URGENT 2) OR PHONE 902-473-2220 "Endocrinologist on call"
Semi-Urgent	Criteria (not all inclusive) Hyperthyroidism Severe hypothyroidism Pituitary tumour Diabetes A1C>12 Suspected osteoporosis with new hip or vertebral fracture Suspected pheochromocytoma Suspected Cushing’s syndrome Enlarging thyroid nodule/abnormal result on thyroid biopsy Process 1) FAX referral
Non-Urgent	Criteria (not all inclusive) Any diabetes not at target or with management difficulties (e.g. hypoglycemia) Type 1 diabetes Diabetes on insulin pump Transgender Hypercalcemia < 3 mmol/L or hypocalcemia Osteoporosis Other non-osteoporosis bone disorders (e.g. Paget’s disease, rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta) PCOS/Hirsutism Thyroid lump Endocrine hypertension Hyperlipidemia Adrenal adenoma Stable hypoadrenalism Male hypogonadism Morbid obesity Process 1) FAX referral

Endocrinology Clinic
Fax	902-473-5912
Endocrinologists	View list of physicians

Learn more about our division: View the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism