Gynecology
Our Women’s Health programs are designed to provide our diverse community with integrated, multidisciplinary care to fit their needs. Together, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital are committed to providing people of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic status with the excellent care they deserve.
Review the sections below to read more about our programs and clinics offered at Unity Health. Please be sure to select the appropriate tab for St. Joseph’s Health Centre or St. Michael’s Hospital.
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Gynecology at St. Joseph's Health Centre
As the experts in women’s and reproductive health, we are trained to manage an extensive range of conditions from adolescence through and beyond menopause. We treat patients both medically and surgically and offer many procedures through a minimally invasive approach. Our team of gynecologists have additional expertise in the areas of adolescent gynecology, endometriosis, minimally invasive surgery, colposcopy and vulvar disease.
Many of the gynecologists at St. Joseph’s Health Centre offer minimally invasive surgical management of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, pre-cancer and cancers of the uterus and more. This approach often uses small key-hole incisions to perform both simple and complex gynecologic operations and is usually associated with a shorter stay in hospital and a quicker recovery time for our patients. While this approach is not always possible, our aim is always to provide high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred gynecologic care.
In consultation with their physician, patients can determine whether this option is appropriate for their individual needs.
Clinics & Services
Colposcopy is an important cancer prevention service and diagnostic procedure that allows for close examination of the cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease. It is usually required after an abnormal screening (Pap) test or other observed abnormalities. Staffed by a team of gynecologists and nurses, the colposcopy clinic is there to educate patients regarding abnormal pap tests, investigate these abnormalities and treat cervical dysplasia.
Read these handouts to learn what to expect before, during and after your appointment:
View Colposcopy ClinicThe Vulva Clinic is staffed by a team of gynecologists and nurses who educate patients about conditions such as lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, precancerous lesions and other dermatologic conditions affecting the vulva. During your appointment, your provider may need to take a vulvar biopsy, which involves removing a small piece of tissue from the vulva to be examined by a lab. They may also complete testing to identify infections of the female genital tract.
Read these handouts to learn what to expect before, during and after your appointment:
Family physicians can fax our referral form directly to the Vulva and Colposcopy Clinic at 416-530-6043. A member of our clinic team will contact you with an appointment date and time.
The clinic is located at:
St. Joseph’s Health Centre
3rd Floor, Our Lady of Mercy Wing
Gynecology at St. Michael's Hospital
The St. Michael’s Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology takes an integrated approach to community health, education and research. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, the department provides learning opportunities for residents and clinical clerks, also known as medical students.
We offer a broad range of expertise to support women with complex conditions, including endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Our gynecologists specialize in minimally invasive surgery for some conditions, which can reduce the length of a patient’s hospital stay and recovery time. St. Michael’s also offers the only two-year fellowship in minimally invasive gynecological surgery in Canada.
The clinic is located at:
61 Queen St. E., 5th Floor
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 416-867-7480
The Colposcopy Clinic provides care and treatment for women with abnormal Pap test results and is an important cancer prevention service. Colposcopy is a special examination where the doctor uses a colposcope to get a magnified view of the vulva, vagina or cervix.
Read these handouts to learn what to expect before, during and after your appointment:
Referrals
Family physicians can fax our referral form directly to the Women’s Health Clinic at 416-867-7478. A member of our clinic team will contact you with an appointment date and time.
Our gynecological inpatient and outpatient clinics provide patients with a full range of gynecological services, emphasizing education and healthy lifestyle choices, and specializing in minimally invasive surgery.
Our services and clinics include:
- Gynecological care
- Gynecology Oncology Clinic
- Vulva Clinic
- Urogynecology
Referral: Gynecology Clinic referral form
Rapid Access Gynecology Clinic
Family physicians can fax this referral form directly to the Women’s Health Clinic at 416-867-7478. If the referral is accepted, a member from the team will contact your provider with an appointment date and time.
Many of the gynecologists at St. Michael’s Hospital offer minimally invasive surgical management of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, pre-cancer and cancers of the uterus and more. This approach often uses small key-hole incisions to perform both simple and complex gynecologic operations and is usually associated with a shorter stay in hospital and a quicker recovery time for our patients. While this approach is not always possible, our aim is always to provide high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred gynecologic care.
In consultation with their physician, patients can determine whether this option is appropriate for their individual needs.
Gynecology Patient Resources
Last updated September 21, 2026