How to Find a Doctor in Vancouver

As of 2010 there are more than 60 family physicians in Vancouver.

Not having a doctor is an excuse often used to procrastinate getting necessary medical work done. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia's "Find a Physician" feature lists all practicing and suspended doctors in Vancouver, giving you one less reason to put off that annual exam. The "College" only lists family and general physicians. If you need to see a specialist you must get a referral from your family physician or general practitioner.

Instructions

1. Go to The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia website listed in the resources and click on "Find a Family Physician." The "College" provides listings of all licensed or suspended practitioners in British Columbia. They do not provide listings of any practitioners who are retired.

2. Click on your gender preference for a doctor and type "Vancouver" into the "City/Town" field. Click "Enter."

3. Review the list of doctors in Vancouver. They are sorted by name. Click on the name of a doctor to view his contact information and credentials. The "College" also provides the doctors gender, license status, degree, whether they are excepting new patients, and a list of any disciplinary actions taken against the doctor.

References

• The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia: FAQ's

Resources

• The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia: Find a Family Physician