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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Levis

Quebec. Hotel-Dieu de Levis operates the RAMQ-covered HBOT programme serving the Quebec City region.

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Quick Answer

HBOT in Levis: Levis has one hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility: Hotel-Dieu de Levis operates a RAMQ-covered hospital HBOT programme serving the Quebec City region and eastern Quebec. The unit complements Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal (Quebec's other hospital HBOT programme) by providing local access for Quebec City and Chaudiere-Appalaches residents.

Key facts at a glance

City:
Levis, Quebec
Facilities:
1 (1 hospital, 0 private)
Provincial plan:
RAMQ
Coverage:
Covers recognised indications
Typical wait:
4 to 10 weeks
Emergency:
24/7 at Hotel-Dieu
Private cost:
No private HBOT in the region
Last updated:

Facilities

1

1 hospital · 0 private

Provincial Plan

RAMQ

Covers recognised indications

Typical Wait

4 to 10 weeks

For elective indications

Emergency

24/7 at Hotel-Dieu

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HBOT Facilities in Levis

RAMQ covers HBOT at Hotel-Dieu de Levis for recognised conditions. Physician referral required. No private HBOT currently operates in the Quebec City region.

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Hospital Programmes, Provincial Coverage Available

How Much Does HBOT Cost in Levis?

RAMQ covers HBOT at Hotel-Dieu de Levis for recognised indications at no out-of-pocket cost with a physician referral. The Quebec City region has no private HBOT option; off-label indications are referred to Montreal.

For an RAMQ-covered indication

$0 with physician referral

Fully covered with physician referral. Hotel-Dieu de Levis is one of two Quebec hospital HBOT programmes and serves the eastern half of the province.

Private-pay option

No private HBOT in the region

Some facilities offer private-pay HBOT, typically for conditions outside the recognised indications list or for patients preferring faster scheduling. The nearest private HBOT clinic is in Montreal (2.5 hours west by car). Private sessions there typically cost $175 to $300.

Note: Travel and accommodation costs for out-of-region patients are the patient's responsibility.

How to Get a Referral for HBOT in Levis

For RAMQ-covered treatment, obtain a referral from your family physician or specialist to the Hotel-Dieu de Levis hyperbaric unit.

  1. 1 Confirm your condition is a RAMQ-recognised HBOT indication.
  2. 2 Ask your family physician, oncologist, or specialist for a referral to any Levis-area facility that bills RAMQ for HBOT. Pick a facility from the list above and share its contact details with the referring clinician.
  3. 3 The unit triages referrals by clinical urgency. Emergency indications are treated immediately.
  4. 4 For elective indications, expect an initial assessment before treatment begins. Wait times typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.
  5. 5 For faster access or off-label indications, the nearest private option is in Montreal.

Emergency HBOT Access in Levis

Time-critical hyperbaric indications in the Quebec City region, including carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, and gas embolism, are treated as emergencies at Hotel-Dieu de Levis.

Call 911 for any suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, diving accident, or gas embolism. Urgences-sante transports to Hotel-Dieu de Levis, which operates the Quebec City region's 24/7 hyperbaric medicine service. For inter-facility transfers, physicians coordinate through regional emergency medical coordination.

Getting There & Accessibility

Transit, parking, and drop-off details for each facility.

Hotel-Dieu de Levis

143 Rue Wolfe, Levis. STLevis buses serve the hospital. Paid patient parking on site; accessible drop-off at main entrance.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Hotel-Dieu de Levis treats all RAMQ-recognised HBOT indications. Referrals often include delayed radiation injury from Quebec City oncology centres, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness from Saint Lawrence River and Atlantic-coast diving incidents.

14 Health Canada-recognised conditions

Local Research Connection

Universite Laval Faculty of Medicine maintains teaching affiliations with Hotel-Dieu de Levis. Quebec hyperbaric medicine physicians contribute to CUHMA clinical practice guidelines.

Local Context

Hotel-Dieu de Levis is one of Quebec's two hospital hyperbaric medicine centres (the other being Hopital du Sacre-Coeur in Montreal). It serves the Quebec City metropolitan region, Chaudiere-Appalaches, and eastern Quebec, providing local access for patients in the eastern half of the province.

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Nearest Alternatives to Levis

If facilities in Levis are fully booked or you need access outside regular hours, these programmes serve the surrounding region.

Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal

Montreal, QC · 2.5 hours west

Quebec's other RAMQ-covered hospital HBOT programme.

Hyperbaric Montreal (private)

Montreal, QC · 2.5 hours west

Quebec's only private HBOT clinic. Self-pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions, HBOT in Levis

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Does RAMQ cover HBOT in Levis?

Yes. RAMQ covers HBOT at Hotel-Dieu de Levis for recognised conditions including diabetic foot ulcers, delayed radiation injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. A physician referral is required.

How much does HBOT cost in Levis?

HBOT is free at Hotel-Dieu de Levis if you have a RAMQ-covered indication and a physician referral. There is no private HBOT clinic in the Quebec City region; the nearest private option is in Montreal.

How do I get a referral for HBOT in Levis?

Ask your family physician or specialist for a referral to any Levis-area facility that bills RAMQ for HBOT. Urgent cases proceed as emergencies through the emergency department.

How long is the wait for HBOT at Hotel-Dieu de Levis?

Emergency indications are treated immediately. For elective indications, wait times typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.

Is HBOT available in French at Hotel-Dieu de Levis?

Yes. Hotel-Dieu de Levis operates in French; all hyperbaric care is delivered in French.

Can Quebec City residents use Hotel-Dieu de Levis?

Yes. Hotel-Dieu de Levis serves the entire Quebec City metropolitan region and Chaudiere-Appalaches. The hospital is a 15-minute drive from downtown Quebec City via the Pierre-Laporte Bridge.

How long does an HBOT session last?

A standard session runs 90 to 120 minutes including compression, treatment at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA, and decompression. Most protocols call for 20 to 40 daily sessions, 5 days per week; some radiation indications may require up to 60 sessions.

Is Hotel-Dieu de Levis a diving emergency centre?

Yes. Hotel-Dieu de Levis is designated for diving emergency hyperbaric care in eastern Quebec. Always call 911; Urgences-sante will coordinate transport.

What to expect at your first HBOT appointment

  1. 1

    Pre-screening and consultation

    A hyperbaric medicine physician reviews your referral and medical history. You may need a chest X-ray or ENT assessment to rule out pneumothorax or inability to equalize middle-ear pressure.

  2. 2

    Compression (10 to 15 minutes)

    Chamber pressure increases gradually to 2.0 to 2.4 ATA. Ear pressure sensation is normal; you equalize the same way you would on a plane (swallow, yawn, or a Valsalva manoeuvre).

  3. 3

    Treatment at depth (60 to 90 minutes)

    You breathe 100% oxygen through a mask or hood. Many patients doze, read, or watch TV. Air breaks every 20 to 30 minutes may be scheduled depending on the protocol.

  4. 4

    Decompression (10 to 15 minutes)

    Chamber pressure returns to surface. You may feel mild tiredness or temporary near-sightedness that typically resolves within hours to days after treatment course ends.

  5. 5

    Course length

    Most indications require 20 to 60 daily sessions. Plan for a weekday schedule spanning 4 to 12 weeks. You can typically drive yourself home after each session.

Private insurance and HBOT in Quebec

Most Canadian extended-health insurance plans (Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, Canada Life) do not list hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a named covered service. Coverage sometimes applies when HBOT is billed as part of physician-supervised wound care, radiation oncology follow-up, or chronic pain management. Contact your plan administrator directly with the clinical indication and CPT or billing code your provider will use, and request a written pre-authorization before committing to a treatment course.

Travelling to Levis for HBOT

Many HBOT patients travel for treatment because hospital programmes are concentrated in a handful of Canadian cities. For a typical 20 to 40 session course, plan for four to twelve weeks of near-daily attendance at the facility.

Medical travel programmes may cover mileage, transit, or accommodation for patients travelling long distances within their home province or interprovincially:

  • Ontario: Northern Health Travel Grant for Northern Ontario residents
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP)
  • Nunavut: Government of Nunavut Medical Travel
  • Northwest Territories and Yukon: territorial medical travel assistance programmes
  • Veterans Affairs Canada may cover travel for service-related conditions

Accommodation: ask the treating hospital about on-site patient guesthouses or negotiated rates with nearby hotels. Many cancer centres maintain Hope Lodges or equivalent patient-family residences at reduced cost.

Interprovincial reciprocal billing generally covers medically necessary hospital-based HBOT for Canadians away from their home province. Confirm coverage details with your provincial plan before travelling.

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