List of main facilities and practitioners:
Hospitals
BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre — http://www.bcwomens.ca/
Complete health care for women and newborns, baby and family friendly.
4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-875-2424
Toll free in B.C. only: 1-888-300-3088
BC Children’s Hospital — http://www.bcchildrens.ca/
Expert care for sick and injured children, including newborns and adolescents; family friendly.
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4
Telephone: 604-875-2345
Toll free phone line in B.C. only: 1-888-300-3088
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) — http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/JB/JB.300.V279.pdf (this is a link to the Patient and Family Handbook)
Complete health and emergency care for anyone above the age of 17.
899 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver BC V5Z 1M9
Tel: 604-875-4111
St. Paul’s Hospital
An acute care, academic, research hospital located in downtown Vancouver.
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Main Switchboard: 604-682-2344
To contact a patient: 604-684-6532
Lions Gate Hospital— http://www.vch.ca/
Provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services.
231 East 15th Street
North Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-988-3131
Fax: 604-984-5938
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital— http://www.providencehealthcare.org/
Community hospital offering acute and extended care.
3080 Prince Edward Street (off Kingsway)
Vancouver, BC V5T 3N4
Main Switchboard: 604-874-1141
UBC Hospital— http://www.vch.ca/
Located on UBC campus, the Urgent Care Centre provides specialized treatment for non-life threatening emergencies.
2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 2B5
Hospital switchboard: (604) 822-7121
Burnaby Hospital — http://www.fraserhealth.ca/
3935 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, B.C. V5G 2X6
Phone: 604.434.4211
Fax: 604.412.6190
E-mail: feedback@fraserhealth.ca
Richmond Hospital — http://www.vch.ca/
Large community hospital serving the residents of Richmond and travelers, offering emergency, acute, and extended care.
7000 Westminster Highway
Richmond, B.C. V6X 1A2
Phone: 604.278.9711
General Practitioners
Use the physician finder link on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia website to locate physicians in Vancouver accepting new patients (https://www.cpsbc.ca/node/263). You can then use the Rate MD’s website to look up reviews and ratings of the physician you select.
Walk-in Clinics
This is a fast way to get treated when you need to see a doctor (non-life-threatening minor emergencies or illness). You can go to any clinic listed below without an appointment and see a doctor, usually within an hour or two. Most services are covered under MSP. If you don’t have your CareCard yet, you will need to pay up front for the visit (cash or credit card, usually), but if you have interim medical coverage, you can likely be reimbursed for the visit.
Broadway and Burrard Walk-in Clinic and Family Practise
Walk-in care, no appointments needed. New patients welcome.
1816 Broadway West
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y9
604-736-1888
Open Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Care Point Medical Centres — http://www.carepoint.ca/
Walk-in care; patients have access to both primary and specialty health services.
Westside
1861 Broadway West,
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y5
The Drive
1623 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L3Y3
Joyce-Collingwood
5138 Joyce Street
Vancouver, BC V5R4H1
East Van
5619 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P3W2
West End
1175 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC V6G2N1
West End (2)
1123 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E1N2
Downtown
711 Pender Street West
Vancouver, BC V6C3T2
Aquarius Medical Clinic — http://www.aquariusmedical.ca/
Family Practise and Maternity Care, drop-in appointments available.
179 Davie Street, Suite 202
Vancouver, BC
(2nd Floor above Urban Fare in Yaletown)
Monday – Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Closed Statutory Holidays: New Years Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Day, Victoria Day, Rememberance Day, Canada Day, Christmas Day, BC Day
604-669-7772
Emergency Telephone Numbers for Aquarius Medical Clinic:
Maternity
- Dr. Renee Hall on call: 604-875-2161
- Dr. Lana Lipkowitz on call: 604-669-7772 listen to the machine and press greeting #2 for the doctor on call.
- Or call the clinic at: 604-669-7772
*NOTE: Dr. Lipkowitz on call numbers may change on weekends and holidays. Please call the clinic to find out the covering doctor and their number.
Non Maternity
For emergencies call 911. For after hours questions try BC Nurse Line (see below). After hours non-maternity phone calls are not insured by MSP, and the cost is $100 to speak to the on call doctor. House calls are only provided in specific circumstances, and should be pre-arranged by the doctor. If you would like to page the on-call doctor, please call the clinic at 604-669-7772 to find out the phone number for the doctor on call. You will be sent a bill for payment.
BC NurseLine
BC NurseLine nurses can give you the information you need to make sound health decisions for you and your family, including information to help you decide when to see a health professional.
The nurses will help you understand and manage your health problems, provide information on medically-sound treatment options, and advise when to see a health professional. They will answer your questions confidently about various health topics, tests and procedures, and help you to learn what other resources might exist in your community. They can be reached at 1-866-215-4700 (Toll Free)
Maple Medical Clinic
Family Practise, no appointment necessary, new patients welcome.
103-2025 Broadway West,
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6
604-730-9769
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 10 am to 6 pm
FirstCare Medical Centre
Walk-in clinic, open every day.
Broadway and Commercial
2590 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
604-971-1535
Royal Centre Medical —
No appointment necessary, everyone welcome, open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
238-1055 West Georgia Street (next to Hyatt Hotel)
Vancouver, BC
604-682-6886
Stein Medical Clinic — http://www.steinmedical.com/
Walk-in and many other types of care available. No appointment necessary.
Bentall 5 Lobby
188 – 550 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5
phone: 604-688-5924
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
QE Park Medical Clinic
Walk-in clinic and family practice. Open extended hours.
4060 Cambie Street,
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X8
604-874-4060
Main and Marine Medical Clinic Inc.
No appointment necessary, open 7 days per week
South Vancouver
235 Se Marine Drive (at Main Street across from Superstore)
Vancouver, BC V5X 2S4
604-322-3011
Medicentre Walk-in Clinic
Bentall Centre 4, Plaza Level
1055 Dunsmuir,
Vancouver, BC V7X 1L4
604-683-8138
Naturopathic Physicians and Clinics
Cross Roads Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic— http://www.crossroadsnaturopathic.com/
Holistic family medicine providing natural primary care for the whole family.
Cross Roads Building (Cambie and Broadway)
507 West Broadway, Suite 350
Vancouver, BC
604-568-6899
Appointments available 7 days a week (including statutory holidays):
Mon – Thur: 8am – 9pm, Fri: 8am – 5pm, Sat: 9am – 6pm
Springs Eternal Natural Health Clinic — http://www.springseternal.com/
Natural care for the whole family.
Suite 608-1788 W. Broadway (at Burrard)
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1
604.737.0012
Email: info@springseternal.com
Sage Clinic — http://www.sageclinic.com/
Natural healthcare clinic located in Yaletown.
487 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G2
Phone (604) 697-0397
Fax (604) 697-0883
info@sageclinic.com
Harmony Family Wellness Centre — http://www.harmonywellness.ca/
Natural care for the whole family offering a range of diverse treatments utilized to obtain optimal health.
736 West 16th ave.
Vancouver, BC
604-737-7721
harmony@harmonywellness.ca
Back to Wellness Centre — http://www.backtowellness.ca/
Holistic and integrative natural health care in Burnaby.
Suite 103, 1899 Rosser Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Phone: 604.639.6393
Fax: 604.291.6393
Email: info@backtowellness.ca
Dental Care
Vancouver Centre Dental Clinic — http://www.vancouverdentalclinic.com/
New patients and emergencies welcome.
Unit 1B11, Vancouver Centre Mall
650 West Georgia Street P.O. Box 11520
Vancouver. BC. V6B 4N7
Telephone: (604) 682-1601
Willow Dental Care — http://www.willowdentalcare.com/
Suite 807-805 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V5Z 1K1
Tel. (604) 873-9794
Fax (604) 873-9968
Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm
Atlantis Dental — http://www.atlantisdental.ca/index.php
Full-service dental clinic, accepting new patients.
1278 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V1
Phone: (604) 899-0775
Email: info@atlantisdental.ca
Monday & Tuesday: 8am to 5pm, Wednesday: 8am to 3pm, Thursday & Friday: 9am to 5pm
Dr. Andrew Shannon Vancouver Dental Clinic — http://www.dr-shannon.com/
General and cosmetic dentistry, and Botox treatments.
Burrard SkyTrain Station
1055 Dunsmuir Street
Lower Mall Bentall IV
Box 49337 Bentall
Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L4
Telephone: 604.669.6700
Fax: 604.669.8545
Email: info@dr-shannon.com
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST)
Mountainview Dental Centre — http://www.mountainviewdental.ca/
Offering a full range of dental services, with amenities such as in-chair entertainment (music, TV, movies), coffee/juice/snacks, play area for children, and pagers so your family can shop while you receive treatment (located in Harbour Front Mall).
1388 Main Street
North Vancouver, BC
604 984 3368
604 984 DENT
Cross Roads Vancouver Dental Wellness — http://www.crossroadsclinics.com/dental.html
A holistic dental centre focusing on wellness and holistic treatments in a state-of-the-art dental centre.
Cross Roads Clinics Vancouver (Cambie and Broadway)
507 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604-877-1878
Dr. Paul Wittenberg — http://www.drpaulwittenberg.com/
Full-service dental office providing a high level of personal care for each patient.
Suite 1507 – 805 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
Telephone: 604-873-5173
Email : info@drpaulwittenberg.com
Fax: 604-873-6110
Fresh Smile Orthodontics — http://www.freshsmileortho.com/
Orthodontic practice offering invisalign and other treatments.
Downtown
Suite 555-1090 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Telephone: 604-662-3290
E-Mail: info@freshsmileortho.com
West Vancouver
Suite 204-1555 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9
Telephone: 604-913-1555
E-Mail: wvinfo@freshsmileortho.com
Praise Dental Centre — http://www.praisedentalcentre.com/
Family Dental Practise.
3537 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4
Appointment: 604. 872 6027
Dr. Ara Elmajian and Associates, Holistic Dental and Naturopathic Clinic — http://www.draraelmajian.ca/
Dental Office
701-805 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
Tel: 604-876-9228
Fax: 604-876-9216
Email: info@draraelmajian.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nature’s Design Dental Spa — http://www.naturesdesigndentalspa.com/naturo.html
201 – 5405 12th Avenue
Delta, BC V4M 2B2
Tel: 604-943-2291
Dr. Madeson Basie, Wellness Centered Dentistry —
Location:
Jericho Village
305-2083 Alma Street
Vancouver, BC, V6R 4N6
Hours of Operation:
Tue-Fri: 8am – 5pm
(closed for lunch between 12-1pm)
Phone: 604-222-8292
Fax: 604-222-8297
E-mail: drbasie@shawlink.ca
Optical Care
Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre — http://www.aokvancouver.com/
Modern, progressive vision clinic in the Main and Broadway area of Vancouver.
104 East Broadway at Quebec
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V9
Tel: 604-874-7302
Fax: 604-876-2604
Kitsilano
1813 West First Avenue
Phone: 604.732.KITS (5487)
Westside
3188 Macdonald Street
Phone: 604.734.KITS(5487)
Burnaby Vision Care Centre — http://www.beautifuleyes.ca/?gclid=CLrd48qKrJ4CFRhfagodEQhWlQ
Offering comprehensive medical eye examinations and eye care.
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy, Unit 51
Burnaby BC
(604)291-8825
Eye Doctors — https://www.eyedoctorsmapleridge.ca/
Group of eye clinics offering complete eye care.
Dunbar
4292 Dunbar Street
Vancouver, BC
Telephone: 604-739-2022
Richmond
100-7997 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC
Telephone: 604-273-2436
West Coast Glaucoma Centre — http://westcoastglaucoma.com/
750 W Broadway, Suite 1416
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J4
Ph: (604) 873-3937
Fax: (604) 873-2937
Email: appt@iguy.org