UBC Family Practice Centre

This is not a regular doctor’s office, but part of the UBC students’ training. About 10 doctors, one nurse (for pap exams), one dietician are here, to supervise the students. As a result, each appointment starts with the student coming in and asking about your symptoms. She may perform small exams as she fees fit, then go confer with your doctor. Then, they both come in and offer prescriptions or whatever is necessary. I like this because I get a thorough inspection and the student usually narrates what she is doing (feeling the lymph nodes, etc.). I happened to go twice a month apart, and the student was different. So, this setup is not for people who want to see one doctor quickly and get out.
Apparently, they are funded by the government by how many patients are registered there, as opposed to the usual offices being reimbursed per patient visit. This is why they ask patients to always come to them, and not go to walk-​in clinics. I have been able to book an appointment with my doctor the day I call. If he is not available, they offer an appointment with another one of the doctors.
The official address lists it as on Oak St, but it is deep inside the hospital complex, so it’s easier to get to from the parking lot entrance on Heather at 29^th Ave. Follow the sidewalk on the north side. It’s the building after the first crosswalk. Go up the ramp on the corner.