Sudbury Hyperbarics
PrivateSudbury, ON
SUD
Covered
1 facility
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sudbury
Ontario. Sudbury has an OHIP-funded HBOT clinic delivering the recognised indications locally for Northeastern Ontario.
Where can I get hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Sudbury?
Sudbury has one hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility: Sudbury Hyperbarics on Long Lake Road, a clinic delivering OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised indications including non-healing wounds (such as diabetic foot ulcers), delayed radiation injury, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (paid only with a corticosteroid unless one is contraindicated, started within 30 days of diagnosis and with the diagnosis made or confirmed by an otolaryngologist before treatment starts), and carbon monoxide poisoning. Northeastern Ontario patients no longer need to travel to Southern Ontario for these conditions. Conditions outside the OHIP-recognised indications are not OHIP-funded; the facility may offer them on a self-pay basis, but availability varies by clinic and is not guaranteed, so patients can enquire directly.
Key facts at a glance
| City | Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 (0 hospital, 1 private) |
| Provincial plan | OHIP |
| Coverage | Covered locally, recognised conditions |
| Typical wait | Generally 1 to 3 weeks |
| Emergency | Call 911 or nearest emergency department |
| Private cost | Ask the clinic |
| Last updated |
Facilities
1
0 hospital · 1 private
Provincial Plan
OHIP
Covered locally, recognised conditions
Typical Wait
Generally 1 to 3 weeks
For elective indications
Emergency
Call 911 or nearest emergency department
CO, air embolism, DCS
HBOT Facilities in Sudbury
OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised conditions is available locally at Sudbury Hyperbarics. Physician referral required. For OHIP-funded indications, an insured service cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario regulations permit. Conditions outside the OHIP-recognised list are not OHIP-funded; the facility may offer them on a self-pay basis, but availability varies by clinic and is not guaranteed, so patients can enquire directly. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency department. The Northern Health Travel Grant remains available for any patient referred outside the region.
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Private Clinics
Coverage varies by clinic and indication; confirm directly with each clinic before booking.
How Much Does HBOT Cost in Sudbury?
The national reference for HBOT pricing and coverage across Canada is our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Cost & Coverage in Canada guide. Below are the specifics for Sudbury.
Sudbury residents access OHIP-funded HBOT locally at Sudbury Hyperbarics for the recognised indications; an insured service cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario regulations permit. Conditions outside the OHIP-recognised indications are not OHIP-funded; the facility may offer them on a self-pay basis, but availability varies by clinic and is not guaranteed, so patients can enquire directly. Northeastern Ontario patients may not need routine travel to Southern Ontario hospital programmes for OHIP-covered HBOT: select eligible clinics may bill OHIP for approved indications; confirm eligibility directly with the facility.
For an OHIP-covered indication
Insured by OHIP for approved indications
Ontario's Schedule of Benefits insures HBOT only for the internationally recognized indications the ministry has approved. An OHIP-insured HBOT service cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario's regulations permit.
Private-pay option
Varies by clinic
Some facilities offer private-pay HBOT, typically for conditions outside the recognised indications list. Of the private clinics checked in October 2026, those that publish a price online are in British Columbia and Manitoba, and list $150 to $365 for one person's session. Confirm current pricing directly with the clinic.
Note: OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised conditions is an insured service, which cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario regulations permit. For off-label self-pay courses, ask the clinic for a quote. The Northern Health Travel Grant remains available for any patient referred outside the region.
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How to Get a Referral for HBOT in Sudbury
Sudbury Hyperbarics accepts both physician referrals (for OHIP-funded indications) and self-referrals (for off-label or supplementary care). For OHIP-funded HBOT in any recognised indication, ask your family physician or specialist for a referral to the local clinic.
- 1 Confirm your indication (one of the OHIP-recognised conditions, or off-label).
- 2 For OHIP-funded treatment, ask your family physician or specialist for a referral to the Sudbury programme.
- 3 Bring medical history, current medications, and any imaging or specialist reports relevant to your condition.
- 4 Discuss protocol, schedule, and any indication-specific considerations with the clinic before starting.
- 5 For off-label self-pay HBOT, contact the clinic directly for an initial medical assessment.
Emergency HBOT Access in Sudbury
Sudbury's local clinic treats the OHIP-funded elective indications. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency department.
If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get into fresh air immediately and call 911. For a dive accident or injury, such as suspected decompression sickness, call 911 first, then the Divers Alert Network at +1 (919) 684-9111. A suspected gas embolism is a medical emergency: in an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency department. The hyperbaric unit at Toronto General Hospital (UHN) is hospital-based with emergency 24/7 coverage, as CUHMA's directory lists it. Hamilton General Hospital also has a hospital hyperbaric medicine program. Elective OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised conditions is delivered locally at Sudbury Hyperbarics with a physician referral. Ontario hospital-based physicians can reach CritiCall Ontario at 1-800-668-4357 for urgent and emergent support.
Getting There & Accessibility
Transit, parking, and drop-off details for each facility.
Sudbury Hyperbarics
2009 Long Lake Road, Unit B1, south Sudbury. Greater Sudbury Transit serves the Long Lake area. Free on-site parking.
Conditions Commonly Treated
Sudbury Hyperbarics treats the OHIP-recognised hyperbaric indications under provincial coverage plus off-label conditions on a self-pay basis. The referral profile reflects Northeastern Ontario's industrial, recreational, and aging-population mix: work-related crush injuries and compartment syndrome from the active underground mining workforce served by Vale and Glencore (OHIP-funded), diabetic foot ulcer maintenance from the Health Sciences North wound-care service (OHIP-funded), delayed radiation injury after oncology treatment at the Northeast Cancer Centre (OHIP-funded), sudden sensorineural hearing loss (OHIP-funded only with a corticosteroid unless one is contraindicated, started within 30 days of diagnosis and with the diagnosis made or confirmed by an otolaryngologist before treatment starts), and decompression-sickness follow-up after acute hospital-based treatment. Conditions outside the recognised list are not OHIP-funded but may be available at the clinic on a self-pay basis, though availability varies and is not guaranteed, so patients can enquire directly.
conditions in Sudbury
Air or Gas Embolism, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Gas Gangrene, Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome & Acute Traumatic Ischaemia, Decompression Sickness, Enhancement of Healing in Selected Problem Wounds, Exceptional Blood Loss (Anaemia), Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections, Chronic Osteomyelitis, Soft Tissue Radiation Necrosis, Radiation Damage Affecting Bone, Compromised Skin Grafts & Flaps, Thermal Burns, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Local Context
Sudbury Hyperbarics is located at 2009 Long Lake Road, Unit B1, in south Sudbury approximately 4 km south of the downtown core and within walking distance of the Long Lake waterfront. The Greater Sudbury region sits atop the Sudbury Basin, one of the world's largest meteorite impact craters and the geological foundation of Canada's nickel mining industry; Vale and Glencore operate the major underground mining, smelting, and refining facilities within commuting distance of the clinic. The catchment served by Sudbury Hyperbarics covers roughly 600,000 residents across Northeastern Ontario including Greater Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, the Lake Huron North Channel communities along Highway 17, and as far north as Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Hearst. Health Sciences North, Northeastern Ontario's largest hospital with over 470 acute-care beds and the regional cancer centre, sits on Ramsey Lake Road as the area's tertiary wound-care, oncology, and trauma referral hub but does not deliver hyperbaric oxygen therapy directly; OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised elective indications is delivered locally at Sudbury Hyperbarics with a physician referral. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency department. Recreational scuba diving in the deep Canadian Shield lakes of the region, particularly Lake Wanapitei and the Lake Huron North Channel, produces occasional decompression-sickness referrals transported south by Ornge for acute treatment.
Recent research relevant to Sudbury referrals
Latest HBOT evidence in the conditions most commonly treated in Sudbury
Curated weekly from our database of 14,708+ studies and papers from PubMed, weighted toward Canadian-affiliated research and the condition referral patterns served in Sudbury.
1996 ·J Trauma ·Tier 1 evidence
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of crush injuries: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
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2025 ·Acta Orthop Belg
The Effect of Fasciotomy Timing on Limb Vitality and Functionality in Kahramanmaras/Turkey Earthquake
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2025 ·Undersea Hyperb Med
The Experience of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Earthquake-Related Crush Injuries: Could Be Beneficial Even with Delay in Initiation
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2025 ·Turk J Pediatr
Should we give priority to plasma exchange and hyperbaric oxygen treatment before deciding on amputation for severe crush injuries?
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2023 ·Cureus
Adult-Onset Tics After Being Crushed by an Air Conditioner: A Case Report.
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Patient logistics · Sudbury
Approximate drive times to HBOT facilities from Sudbury
Off-peak driving estimates. Treatment courses typically involve near-daily attendance over an extended period, so a realistic round-trip estimate matters when planning.
Downtown → Sudbury Hyperbarics
8min
5 km · Long Lake Road
New Sudbury → Sudbury Hyperbarics
15min
9 km · Falconbridge Highway
Downtown → Toronto General Hospital
4h
390 km · Highway 69 south + 400
Estimates only. Confirm via your preferred routing service before travel.
Nearest Alternatives to Sudbury
Toronto General / UHN
Toronto, ON · 4 hours south by car
Major Ontario hospital HBOT programme. OHIP-covered for indications on the Ontario funded list.
Thunder Bay private HBOT
Thunder Bay, ON · 10 hours northwest
Northern Ontario's other private HBOT option. Much further.
Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton, ON · 4.5 hours south
OHIP-covered hospital alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions, HBOT in Sudbury
Does OHIP cover HBOT in Sudbury?
Yes. Sudbury Hyperbarics offers HBOT locally; confirm directly with the clinic which conditions it treats and whether OHIP covers your treatment there. Physician referral required; an insured service cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario regulations permit.
How much does HBOT cost in Sudbury?
For any of the OHIP-recognised conditions, an insured service cannot be charged to the insured patient except as Ontario regulations permit at the local clinic. For off-label indications outside the recognised list, treatment is self-pay; ask the clinic for a session and course quote.
Can I get financial help for HBOT travel as a Northern Ontario resident?
OHIP-funded HBOT for the recognised conditions is now delivered locally in Sudbury, so routine travel to Southern Ontario is no longer required for those indications. The Ontario Northern Health Travel Grant remains available for any resident referred to specialist care more than 100 km from home, including emergency hyperbaric transports. Apply through the Ministry of Health.
How long is the wait for HBOT in Sudbury?
Local assessment can typically begin within 1 to 3 weeks. Treatment scheduling depends on the indication and chamber availability.
Where is Sudbury Hyperbarics located?
2009 Long Lake Road, Unit B1, south Sudbury. Free on-site parking; Greater Sudbury Transit serves the area.
Can Sudbury Hyperbarics treat emergency indications?
No. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency department. The hyperbaric unit at Toronto General Hospital (UHN) is hospital-based with emergency 24/7 coverage, as CUHMA's directory lists it.
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.
Do mining companies cover HBOT for work-related injuries?
Ask WSIB Ontario and your treating physician whether a work-related injury claim can include HBOT.
What is the difference between mild hyperbaric chambers and clinical-grade HBOT in Sudbury?
Clinical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100 per cent oxygen inside a Health Canada-licensed chamber. "Mild" or "soft" hyperbaric chambers (sometimes called "oxygen bars" or "recreational chambers") operate at 1.3 ATA or less, sometimes with ambient air rather than concentrated oxygen, and Health Canada has not authorized any soft-shelled hyperbaric chamber for sale in Canada. The clinical evidence base for HBOT references pressures of 2.0 ATA and above; lower-pressure protocols do not produce the same dissolved-oxygen physiology. Private clinics in Sudbury should disclose their chamber type and operating pressure on request.
How long are hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions in Sudbury?
A standard HBOT session at clinics and hospital programmes serving Sudbury lasts 90 to 120 minutes door-to-door: roughly 10 to 15 minutes for compression to treatment depth, 60 to 90 minutes at treatment pressure, and 10 to 15 minutes for decompression. Patients change into chamber-safe cotton clothing, remove all electronics and oils or lotions, and either lie down in a monoplace chamber or sit in a multiplace chamber. Most chronic-condition courses run 20 to 40 sessions delivered daily or near-daily over 4 to 8 weeks; emergency indications use shorter, time-critical protocols.
What to expect at your first HBOT appointment in Sudbury
An HBOT session takes 90 to 120 minutes door-to-door at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA, with a standard treatment course of 20 to 60 daily weekday sessions. For the full session walkthrough, preparation checklist (what to wear, what to avoid before treatment), common side effects, chamber-type differences, and contraindications, see our What to expect from HBOT guide.
Who should not have HBOT, and the risks and side effects to know about first, are set out on our HBOT safety, risks and side effects page.
Travelling to Sudbury for HBOT
A standard HBOT course runs 20 to 40 sessions over 4 to 8 weeks. For provincial medical travel grants (including the Northern Health Travel Grant, MTAP, and territorial programmes), Veterans Affairs Canada coverage, interprovincial reciprocal billing rules, and patient accommodation guidance specific to Ontario, see our Canadian medical travel guide for HBOT patients.
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