New Patients
NOT ACCEPTING new patients
We are currently only accepting new dermatology patient referrals - Updated April 2023. For existing patients: Please call the office to see if there is space for same day visits. We provide reminder emails but not phone calls for upcoming appointments.Hours of Operation
- Mon8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tue8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Wed8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thu8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Fri8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Satclosed
- Sunclosed
We have free parking available along Cambie Street in front of the clinic between West 14th and 15th. We also have free visitor's parking for up to 2 hours in the Pacifica parkade, located just off of West 14th. Please buzz the clinic (3029) and we will assist you into the parkade.
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Our Clinic
Welcome to our clinicOur clinic is a shared family practice that offers comprehensive primary medical care to all walks of life from the newborn to the elderly, as well as dermatology expertise in a wide range of skin conditions including diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, acne, rosacea, melasma, keloid scars, alopecia areata, eczema and psoriasis. Some of the services we provide include prenatal care, breastfeeding expertise, pediatric care, pap smears, chronic disease management, counseling for mental health issues, and […]
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We perform prenatal exams up to the third trimester and then transfer your care to a health practitioner of your choice: obstetrician, family physician or mid-wife. If you are newly pregnant, please call our office to arrange a visit within 1-2 weeks as there are early screening tests that are available and need to be booked early (including dating ultrasound and bloodwork).
We provide routine baby care at the recommended intervals (1 wk, 1 month, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 18 months). We do not perform the early childhood immunizations and can direct you to the vaccination clinic at your closest community health care centre. We also do routine pediatric exams (recommended yearly at ages 2, 3, and 4 prior to entering kindergarten).
You can now enroll your baby in the Medical Services Plan through the online birth registration service by the BC Vital Statistics Agency at the following link. You must do this as soon as possible after birth to ensure your baby has medical coverage:
Dr. Ip is accepting external referrals from family physicians for patients with skin related issues. Please see your GP to request a referral to Dr. Ip. Appointment notifications are provided directly to patients and their GPs within 1 to 2 weeks, and current booking times are within 3-4 months.
We are not currently accepting new family practice patients to our wait list.
Existing family practice patients at Cambie Village may call reception to book a skin consult with Dr. Ip.
Dr. Ip is accepting external referrals from family physicians for patients with skin related issues. Please see your GP to request a referral to Dr. Ip. Appointment notifications are provided directly to patients and their GPs within 1 to 2 weeks, and current booking times are within 3-4 months.
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Existing family practice patients at Cambie Village may call reception to book a skin consult with Dr. Ip.
Dr. Ip is accepting external referrals from family physicians for patients with skin related issues. Please see your GP to request a referral to Dr. Ip. Appointment notifications are provided directly to patients and their GPs within 1 to 2 weeks, and current booking times are within 3-4 months.
Are the Physicians able to just call me instead of having an office visit?
Phone calls from our physicians to discuss non-urgent results and concerns in lieu of an office visit should not be expected. Please remember that your doctor has commitments after office hours.
Please book an appointment after any important tests to review your results, unless instructed otherwise. We do our absolute best to ensure that all tests are appropriately reviewed, but electronic and human error can occur. Please allow adequate time for your results to arrive to our office from the lab or hospital.
How do I book a physical exam?
Please inform the staff when booking an appointment for a physical, so that we can prepare you when you come into the office with the appropriate gown and instrument set-up (for the Pap). For women under 40, a Pap smear is the most appropriate. For men and women over 45, a complete physical may be warranted if there are several medical concerns or issues. Please note that MSP does not cover “general screening complete physicals” unless there is a medical indication.
Do you provide prenatal care? I’m newly pregnant – what do I do next?
We perform prenatal exams up to the third trimester and then transfer your care to a health practitioner of your choice: obstetrician, family physician or mid-wife. If you are newly pregnant, please call our office to arrange a visit within 1-2 weeks as there are early screening tests that are available and need to be booked early (including dating ultrasound and bloodwork).
Please see the following link for useful information and resources on pregnancy.
Do you provide routine baby care? I’ve just arrived home with a newborn baby – what do I do next?
We provide routine baby care at the recommended intervals (1 wk, 1 month, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 18 months). We do not perform the early childhood immunizations and can direct you to the vaccination clinic at your closest community health care centre. We do perform the booster vaccines at ages 4-6 years old in the office. We also do routine pediatric exams (recommended yearly at ages 2, 3, and 4 prior to entering kindergarten).
You can now enrol your baby in the Medical Services Plan through the online birth registration service by the BC Vital Statistics Agency at the following link. You must do this as soon as possible after birth to ensure your baby has medical coverage:
Are the Physicians able to just call me instead of having an office visit?
Phone calls from our physicians to discuss non-urgent results and concerns in lieu of an office visit should not be expected. Please remember that your doctor has commitments after office hours.
Are you accepting new patients?
Dr. Ip is accepting external referrals from family physicians for patients with skin related issues. Please see your GP to request a referral to Dr. Ip. Appointment notifications are provided directly to patients and their GPs within 1 to 2 weeks, and current booking times are within 3-4 months.
We are not currently accepting new family practice patients to our wait list.
A new patient consultation visit is required before booking a Pap smear or physical. At this visit, a thorough patient history is collected, so non-urgent medical issues will need to be addressed at a separate visit. After the consultation, your medical chart can be requested from your previous doctor by our office if you wish.
How do I book to complete a form?
Most forms are not covered by MSP and are subject to a fee (set by the Doctors of BC). These include forms for camp, work, disability (including EI), driving, exercise (Par Med X in pregnancy), and parking (SPARC- BC). Please see our page, “Forms” for our fees as well as for some forms that you may need to be completed. Please ensure you notify the receptionist when booking a visit to complete a form.
Where can I park?
We have free parking available along Cambie Street in front of the clinic between West 14th and 15th. We also have free visitor’s parking for up to 2 hours in the Pacifica parkade, located just off of West 14th. Please buzz the clinic (3029) and we will assist you into the parkade.
Do you provide travel advice?
We do not provide any travel advice. Please contact your local travel clinic before leaving for your trip.
Alerts
We are thrilled to have Dr. Joy Qiao return to Cambie Village for the week of July 11th to 15th! “Dr. Joy Qiao is a family physician with special interests in dermatology and minor surgical procedures. She completed her medical degree at the University of British Colombia in Vancouver, and subsequently completed her residency training […]
Dear Patient, I am writing to let you know that I will be moving my family practice at the end of June 2022. I would be delighted if you were to continue to be a patient of mine. The new clinic will be: CityMed 2140 Main Street (at East 5th Avenue) Vancouver V5T 0K1 P) […]
We are booking flu shot clinics on certain dates throughout the month. These clinics will be held outside on the sidewalk in front of the clinic for the flu shot only. No other medical questions are allowed during these clinics. Please call the office to save yourself a spot on one of the following dates: Oct […]
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- 3029 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4N2, Canada
- (604) 875-8999
- (604) 875-8999
- (604) 875-8977
- (604) 875-8977
- cambiepractice@gmail.com
- cambiepractice@gmail.com