Peterborough MRI Wait Times
Current MRI wait times at the hospital in Peterborough, Ontario, from Ontario Health's August 2026 data, compared with the provincial average and nearby hospitals.
| Hospital | Priority 2 urgent, target 2 days | Priority 3 semi-urgent, target 10 days | Priority 4 non-urgent, target 28 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Regional Health Centre Peterborough Regional Health Centre | 2 days | 7 days | 35 days |
| Ontario average | 2 days | 28 days | 104 days |
The non-urgent (Priority 4) MRI wait at Peterborough Regional Health Centre is about 35 days, 69 days shorter than the Ontario average of 104 days and well past the 28-day provincial target.
Shorter waits near Peterborough
Ontario hospitals accept referrals from anywhere in the province. If one of these is within driving distance, ask your doctor to send the requisition there instead.
What the priority levels mean
- Priority 1 (emergency): scanned immediately, usually while already in hospital. Not included in published waits.
- Priority 2 (urgent): suspected cancer or rapid decline. Target 2 days.
- Priority 3 (semi-urgent): needs attention but not life-threatening. Target 10 days.
- Priority 4 (non-urgent): most chronic pain and injury scans. Target 28 days, and where the longest waits are.
Published figures are the time 9 out of 10 patients waited, so your wait may be shorter.
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Wait times are published by Ontario Health and refreshed here every quarter. General information, not medical advice.