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Programs & Services

Gamma Knife

The Gamma Knife uses highly focused beams of radiation to treat brain conditions.

Gamma Knife is used as an alternative to or may complement conventional surgery that treats brain conditions including:

  • brain tumors
  • blood vessel malformations
  • severe facial nerve pain
  • certain movement disorders

Gamma Knife treatment is an outpatient procedure and patients can resume normal activities almost immediately.

The initial consult appointment and treatment follow-up, as well a the treatment procedure will be at the University of Alberta Hospital, Walter Mackenzie Centre.

Contact Details

University of Alberta Hospital

Location Info
Gamma Knife Centre; Unit 1C2.64, Walter Mackenzie Centre at the University of Alberta Hospital Admitting and Patient Registration desk (1H1.02), across from the South Glass Elevators on the main floor.
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-8278
Fax
780-407-1199 (Referrals)
Email
UAH.GammaKnifeClinic@albertahealthservices.ca
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Gamma Knife treatments are provided on Monday and Wednesday.

Check-in by 6:15 A.M.
Access
Service Providers May Include
medical physicists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, radiologists, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

The following information is considered to determine eligibility for the Gamma Knife treatment:

  • Medical and surgical history
  • Clinical examinations
  • Imaging studies, e.g. MRI, CT
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Cross Cancer Institute

Also Known As
Other
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery