Kingston Health Sciences Centre - Hotel Dieu
166 Brock Street, Kingston, K7L 5G2
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Emergency department
Last month’s averages, August 2026. All ER waits
| Measure | This hospital | Ontario average |
|---|---|---|
| To see a doctorAverage from triage or registration to a doctor. | 1 hr 42 min | 2 hr 6 min |
| In the ER, low urgency, sent homeTarget 4 hours. | 3 hr | 3 hr 12 min |
| In the ER, high urgency, sent homeTarget 8 hours. | 3 hr 30 min | 4 hr 48 min |
Common surgeries
| Surgery | Days to see surgeon | Days to surgery | Total days | Ontario average | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | 141 | 138 | 279 | 186 | ↑ 13 |
- Cataract surgerySee surgeon 141 · Surgery 138 · Ontario 186279 days13 days longer than in Sep 2025
Other surgeries
| Surgery | Days to see surgeon | Days to surgery | Total days | Ontario average | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anorectal proceduresApr to Jun 2026 | 150 | 166 | 316 | 167 | No 12-month trend |
| Breast disease (benign, general surgery)Apr to Jun 2026 | 140 | 74 | 214 | 105 | No 12-month trend |
| Nose and sinusApr to Jun 2026 | 57 | 181 | 238 | 207 | No 12-month trend |
- Anorectal proceduresApr to Jun 2026See surgeon 150 · Surgery 166 · Ontario 167316 days
- Breast disease (benign, general surgery)Apr to Jun 2026See surgeon 140 · Surgery 74 · Ontario 105214 days
- Nose and sinusApr to Jun 2026See surgeon 57 · Surgery 181 · Ontario 207238 days