Spine Surgeon Neurosurgeon Remote Consultations Minimally Invasive

Dr. Eric Massicotte

Spine Neurosurgeon & UofT Associate Professor

Toronto Argonauts Official Neurosurgeon of the Toronto Argonauts

Dr. Eric Massicotte is a board-certified spine neurosurgeon specializing in complex reconstruction and minimally invasive spinal surgery. As an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and a Staff Neurosurgeon at the University Health Network, he brings over twenty years of clinical and academic expertise to patient care.

20+

Years Experience

FRCSC

Board Certified

Toronto Western

Staff Neurosurgeon

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Remote Consultations & Toronto Partner Facility

Pathway Surgery provides expedited remote spine neurosurgery consultations across the Greater Toronto Area. All initial clinical assessments are conducted virtually via secure telehealth from the comfort of your home. Should in-person diagnostics, pre-operative reviews, or surgical interventions be required, these are organized at our state-of-the-art partnering clinical facility in downtown Toronto.

Partner Facility

Studio Athletica (Clinical Partner)
55 University Avenue, Floor Mezzanine, M002
Toronto, ON M5J 2H7

Consultation Support Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Surgical Spine Procedures

We offer expedited private access to a full range of minimally invasive and motion-preserving spinal procedures.

ACDF

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure in the neck.

Lumbar Discectomy

Minimally invasive removal of herniated disc material pressing on lumbar nerve roots to resolve sciatica.

Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression

Ultra-minimally invasive treatment for spinal stenosis using a tiny camera and micro-instruments.

Kyphoplasty

Minimally invasive cement stabilization to treat painful vertebral compression fractures.

Lumbar Disc Decompression

Expedited surgical decompression for chronic back pain caused by symptomatic lumbar discs.

Spinal Fusion

Pedicle screw and rod fixation using Stryker instrumentation to stabilize spinal instability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about consultations, costs, and surgical access.

The cost of private spine procedures is determined individually based on clinical requirements and the specific surgical approach. Pricing is discussed in detail during the initial consultation.

No. The surgical procedures themselves are performed at private surgical facility partners and are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The initial consultation with our surgeon may, however, be covered under provincial plans if billing criteria are met; this will be clarified during your initial booking call.

Initial consultations are typically scheduled within 1–4 business days of your contact.

Private spine surgery offers expedited access to diagnostic reviews and surgical interventions, bypassing public system queues through independent facility partners.

A physician referral is not required to book an initial consultation for private spine surgery options.