some questions re: toronto medical

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Hi all,

I've searched through the topics related to doing a medical in Toronto. Most of my questions were answered, but here are 3 that were not:

1. It used to be the case that Seiden's was the only place to do a medical in Toronto. But the lastest info from the Montreal consulate now lists a second doctor: Lyndon Mascarenhas (no website). Has anyone done their medical there? Any reviews of the place?

2. Seiden's website says that we need a Tetatnus Diptheria (TD) booster shot if there are no records of Tetanus shots during childhood. I do not have my childhood records for tetanus. My question is: is a simple TD booster enough, or do we need TDAP? I have titre test results for the other diseases.

3. Just to be clear: we do the test and then the results are given to us in 2 days? So the doctor does not send test results directly to the consulate? My plan had been to do the test the day before my interview (i.e. drive up to Montreal immediately after the test), but I guess I need to leave at least 2 days (or maybe 3 to be safe) in between to pick up the results. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I can only answer #3- they do not send the results to the consulate. You can either go back and pick them up or have them fed-ex'd to you. Montreal's mail room is like a black hole, so its probably a good thing the results aren't sent directly to them.

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Thanks hugglebuggles.

[pocheros 101]

Dr. Seiden's has your results ready 2 business days after the medical, in which case you either pick them up or they are fedex'd to you (which is an extra $50 I believe.) Make sure you DO NOT open the results- they come in a sealed brown envelope that the consular officer will open. In addition to the envelope you will receive a piece of paper that's a record of your vaccinations. Make sure to keep this piece of paper as you will need it for adjustment of status.

[Rachel~C 0]

Lyndon F. Mascarenhas

Location: Toronto

Medical examination experience: Good

Medical reports sent: In just over 2 weeks

Tracking # provided: Yes

Cost: $250 all inclusive

I found this on another forum.. I was wondering the same thing as well! Perhaps I will call and ask

[oogie 0]

I just booked my appointment with Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas (I didn't want to wake up at 5am!). Picked up phone promptly, was able to book appointment easily, seemed flexible on time. The cost and turn around time is the same: $300 cash only and you get results in 48 hours. The woman I spoke to on the phone was nice and verified the necessary vaccinations with me over the phone. They do not do vaccinations there.

Will post review after my exam!

[amberlynnloves 125]

I just booked my appointment with Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas (I didn't want to wake up at 5am!). Picked up phone promptly, was able to book appointment easily, seemed flexible on time. The cost and turn around time is the same: $300 cash only and you get results in 48 hours. The woman I spoke to on the phone was nice and verified the necessary vaccinations with me over the phone. They do not do vaccinations there.

Will post review after my exam!

Does this include shipping results to you?

[oogie 0]

I think it's for picking up. I didn't ask about shipping, but I imagine it would be extra.

[oogie 0]

I posted my review here

[Rachel~C 0]

Thanks for posting the review!