Johns Hopkins Liaison Service

In 2007, Medcan and Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) entered into a strategic collaboration involving clinical observerships, continuing medical education and knowledge exchange between Johns Hopkins faculty and Medcan physicians.

Now, the Medcan Clinic offers a Johns Hopkins liaison service as a convenient way for Canadians to connect with care at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a highly regarded academic medical institution in Baltimore known for innovations in research, education and patient care. To date, many Medcan clients have benefited from the integrated care model that has developed between the two organizations, particularly in the areas of prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, orthopedics and neurology/neurosurgery.

Features of the liaison service include:

• An experienced Medcan nurse available to answer questions about Johns Hopkins’ areas of expertise and treatment options, with the support of more than 50 Medcan physicians and specialists.
• Assistance in completing preliminary paperwork for seeking care with Johns Hopkins specialists.
• A care coordinator at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to assist with appointment scheduling, patient education, advocacy, accommodations and financial counselling in order to seamlessly blend patients’ medical needs with their individual preferences.
• A Medcan point-of-contact for patients during their care at Johns Hopkins and any follow-up care in Canada.
• Depending on the medical complexity, a consult with a Medcan physician.

How Does Johns Hopkins Make a Difference with Their Patients?

Hear Prostate Cancer survivor Steve Lucido tell his story.

Johns Hopkins' promise to their patients is to provide the most innovative, collaborative and compassionate care available.

Johns Hopkins has been ranked the #1 hospital in the United States for 20 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. In 2010, The Johns Hopkins Hospital topped the list for otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, rheumatology, urology, gynecology, and neurology/neurosurgery, and ranked among the country’s top five in 10 other specialties, including kidney disorders, ophthalmology, psychiatry, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, heart and heart surgery, cancer, pulmonology, and orthopedics.