Published by Aafiyat Medical Centre · Medically reviewed by Dr. Zohra A. Ahsan, Pediatrician · September 2026
Short answer: When choosing a clinic for your son’s circumcision, look at who performs the procedure, whether there is a consultation first, how the skin is closed, exactly what the price includes, and what support you get after you go home. The questions below can help you compare your options and choose what feels right for your family.
1. Who performs the procedure?
Ask who will perform the circumcision, what their training is, and how often they do the procedure. Every physician practising in Ontario is listed on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) public register, where you can check their registration and specialty.
2. Is there a consultation before the procedure?
A consultation gives the doctor time to examine your baby and make sure the procedure is suitable, and gives you time to ask questions before you decide. Before the procedure, the doctor will usually check things such as:
- Your baby’s age, weight and general health
- Whether your baby was born early, or has jaundice or another health concern
- Any family history of bleeding disorders
- The shape of the penis, since some conditions mean circumcision should be delayed or done differently
3. What age is best, and is there an age limit?
Newborn circumcision is usually done in the first weeks of life, and many clinics have an age or weight limit. Ask early so you can book within the clinic’s window, and ask what happens if your baby is older.
4. How will my baby’s comfort be managed?
Ask the clinic to explain how your baby’s comfort is managed during the procedure and at home afterwards, and what you will need to have ready.
5. How is the skin closed: stitches or skin adhesive?
Clinics may close the skin with stitches or with a medical skin adhesive (skin glue). Studies in children comparing skin adhesive with stitches have found shorter procedures and less pain afterwards. A large 2018 review of 15 studies also found less bleeding with skin adhesive, while a 2022 review of randomized trials found no significant difference in bleeding. Most of these studies were in older children rather than newborns. You can read them here: 2018 systematic review and 2022 review of randomized trials. Ask the clinic which method they use and why.
6. What does the price include?
Routine newborn circumcision is not covered by OHIP in Ontario, so there is a fee. Prices vary, so ask exactly what is included, for example:
- Consultations before the procedure
- The procedure itself, and who performs it
- How the skin is closed
- Follow-up visits, and whether a doctor checks your baby the next day
- Any supplies or care kits, and whether they cost extra
7. What support will I have after I go home?
Ask for written care instructions, who you can contact the day after the procedure, and what to do if you have concerns in the evening or on a weekend. A good care plan explains what normal healing looks like and which warning signs mean you should seek care right away.
Questions to ask any clinic
- Who will perform the procedure, and how often do they do it?
- Is there a consultation first?
- What is the age or weight limit?
- How is my baby’s comfort managed?
- Do you use stitches or skin adhesive?
- What exactly does the fee include? Are there any extra costs?
- Who do I contact the day after, and after hours?
- Do I get written aftercare instructions?
Newborn circumcision at Aafiyat Medical Centre
At Aafiyat Medical Centre in Mississauga, newborn circumcision is performed by pediatrician Dr. Zohra A. Ahsan and her team for baby boys up to 2 months old. The fee is $500 for the procedure, including medical skin adhesive to close the skin (used for every baby, so there are no stitches to remove). Dr. Ahsan first meets with you for a consultation, examines your baby and answers your questions, and if appropriate performs the procedure during the same visit; if your baby needs more time or another visit first, we reschedule for another day. The next day, Dr. Ahsan is available for a follow-up in person, by video or by phone. The ZCan Pharmacy circumcision care kit is sold separately. Procedures are booked on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and every family receives our written care guide.
Learn more about newborn circumcision at Aafiyat, or call, text or WhatsApp 289-813-0786 to book a consultation.
When to go to the emergency department
After any circumcision, go to the nearest emergency department right away if your baby has heavy bleeding, a fever, spreading redness, yellow drainage, or trouble peeing.
This article is general information and is not a substitute for medical advice from your baby’s doctor.