Clinical decision-making
a guide for referring physicians

Dr. Irshad welcomes referrals from family physicians, internists, oncologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, and all specialists across the GTA. Below is a summary of referral criteria and what to include in your referral.

Virtual consultations available Available via our HIPAA-compliant, privacy-approved video conferencing — ideal for out-of-province referrals, follow-ups, or consulting from home.
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When to refer

  • ◆   Pulmonary nodule ≥8mm or suspected lung cancer
  • ◆   Esophageal cancer, hiatus hernia, GERD, or achalasia
  • ◆   Anterior mediastinal mass or myasthenia gravis
  • ◆   Pectus excavatum with cardiopulmonary symptoms
  • ◆   Hyperhidrosis not responding to conservative treatment

What to include

  • ✓   Clinical letter with history & relevant comorbidities
  • ✓   CT/PET imaging reports & pathology if available
  • ✓   Patient contact number
  • ✓   Urgency level (routine / urgent / emergent)

Referral methods

📞   Phone: (905) 458-4520

📄   Fax: (905) 458-4080

📄   Download referral forms →

Urgent cases triaged same-day. Routine patients seen within 2–4 weeks.

How to refer
a patient

Division of Thoracic & Benign Esophageal Surgery

Contact & clinic information

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Fax(905) 458-4080
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LocationBrampton Civic Hospital
William Osler Health System
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

To be seen by Dr. Irshad, your primary care doctor must complete one of the referral forms below and submit it to our office. Once received, our team will contact you directly to arrange your consultation.

Division of Thoracic & Benign Esophageal Surgery

For family physicians

Thoracic Surgery
Referral Form

For lung cancer, esophageal cancer, hiatus hernia, achalasia, mediastinal tumors, and pectus excavatum. Please include imaging, pathology, and clinical notes.

Toronto Sweat Clinic

For family physicians & patients

Toronto Sweat Clinic
Referral Form

For ETS or non-surgical microwave sweat gland treatment for hyperhidrosis. Out-of-province patients welcome — virtual consultations available prior to your visit.

info@torontosweatclinic.com  •  Fax: (905) 458-4080  •  torontosweatclinic.com