How to Refer - For Providers

  • Referrals - Dr. Danny Adel Monsour MD, FRCPC

    Dr. Danny Monsour is a neurologist specializing in headache medicine. Referring providers should review the following inclusion and exclusion criteria before submitting a referral.

    Inclusion Criteria

    Ages 12 and up for primary headache disorders (migraine, new daily persistent headache (NDPH), Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia)
    Refractory headache disorders unresponsive to standard treatments, secondary headache disorders in those >18 years-old.
    Patients requiring advanced therapies, including Botox, nerve blocks, and anti-CGRP therapies.

    Exclusion Criteria

    🚫 General neurology consultations (e.g., seizures, multiple sclerosis, stroke).
    🚫 Acute headache conditions requiring emergency evaluation, such as thunderclap headache.
    🚫 Post-concussion syndrome when non-headache symptoms are the primary concern.
    🚫 Suspected idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) without confirmed papilledema (patients should be referred to neuro-ophthalmology or the emergency department for further evaluation before referral).
    🚫 Suspected cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks should be referred to the UHN Intracranial Hypotension Program via this referral link: TAPMI External Referral Form.

    If you are unsure whether your patient meets the referral criteria, please contact our office for guidance.


    📑 Referring Providers:

    Please fax referrals to: 647-480-5031

  • Referrals - Dr. Yael Friedman MSc, MD, FRCPC

    Dr. Yael Friedman is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders and general neurology. She provides comprehensive assessments for a range of neurological conditions, including nerve and muscle disorders. Referring providers should review the following inclusion and exclusion criteria before submitting a referral.

    Inclusion Criteria

    Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) for suspected neuromuscular conditions.
    General neurology consultations.

    Exclusion Criteria

    🚫 Acute neurological emergencies (patients should be directed to the emergency department).
    🚫 Suspected stroke or TIA (should be referred to a stroke clinic or emergency department ).

    📑 Referring Providers:
    Please complete the referral form and fax it to 647-480-5031.