Surgency is a free, physician‑founded platform that helps Canadian patients navigate the private healthcare system by providing clear information on accredited surgical providers, costs, and treatment options.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Canadian patients face long public wait times for surgeries and often lack clear information about private surgical options, including provider credentials, costs, and treatment pathways.
Solution
Surgency offers a free, physician‑founded online platform that aggregates transparent data on accredited private surgeons across Canada. Users can browse a searchable directory, compare surgeon qualifications, locations, and estimated procedure costs, and access plain‑language educational content about diagnoses, recovery, and the private care process. The platform is funded by a flat listing fee paid by surgeons, ensuring no commissions or ranking bias. By centralizing this information, Surgency enables patients to make informed decisions about whether private surgery fits their timeline, budget, and health needs while remaining complementary to the public system.
Target Audience
Primary users are Canadian patients on public surgery waitlists seeking faster private care options, as well as their families and caregivers who need reliable information to evaluate providers and costs.
Features
- Searchable directory of accredited private surgeons filtered by specialty, credentials, and geographic location
- Detailed provider profiles with verified qualifications, experience, and patient‑review summaries
- Up‑to‑date cost estimates for common procedures presented in plain language
- Educational articles and guides covering diagnosis, treatment options, recovery timelines, and financing considerations
- No commission or referral fees; surgeons list for a flat fee, preserving patient‑first neutrality
- Free access for patients with no registration barriers