Vancouver Breast Centre
X-Ray 505

Committed to Excellence in Patient Care
NOTICE: Please be advised we have just implemented a new phone system
and we are having technical difficulties.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. During this transition,
please email us
at: Xray505@vancouverbreastcentre.com
with your name and phone number and we will return your call
as soon as possible.
  • Phone:  604-879-4177
  • Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:15pm
    On statutory weekends the office is closed on Saturday.
    On statutory holidays the office is closed .I
    Closed for Easter 2024, Good Friday to Tuesday April 2 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT .
    Sat, Open Saturday 8:00 - 4:00PM
    for General Ultrasound, Screening Mammography, Breast Ultrasound Screening for Dense Breasts - BI-RADS Density "C" and "D"
Welcome

Request:

If you are coughing and need imaging, please wear a mask to the clinic to ensure the safety of our staff and patients.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 7:30AM - 5:15PM

X-Rays start at 8:15AM these are on a walk-in basis or by appointment.

Saturday's exams are by appointment only. There are no x-rays on Saturdays

What you need:

All imaging is by referral from a physician. You need to bring your hard copy requisition to your appointment.

If you are ill, please contact our office and rebook your appointment at 604-879-4177 Ext. 2

We have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

History

history

Vancouver Breast Centre was established in 1960 in the Fairmont Medical Building in Suite 505. It was founded by Drs. G.E. Trueman, E.G. Donovan, E.G. Garrow, and F.A. Olacke.

Our Team

team

Headed by Dr. Linda Warren, all of our radiologists hold fellowships in the Royal College of Physician and Surgeon of Canada and are subspecialists in Breast Imaging. In addition to our radiologists, our team is comprised of technologists and sonographers specializing in breast imaging as well as experienced clinical staff.

Facility

facility

The facility located on the 5th floor of the Fairmont Medical Building has been recently renovated and fully converted to digital operation, completed in 2011. First Community Clinic offering Tomosyhthesis in British Columbia since 2012.

Services

services
  • Breast Imaging: Diagnostic and Screening Mammography, Tomosynthesis ,breast ultrasound and intervention
  • General ultrasound
  • To book an appointment, please call (604)879-4177 or email us.
  • X-ray
  • Requisitions available.

Teaching Facility

teaching facility

Since 1975, our center has been the community teaching facility for post graduate breast imaging for residents, fellows and medical students all of whom receive on-site training.

Communication

communication

Our technology affords direct communication with other community facilities and institutions. This helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of examinations and unnecessary additional studies, and as well, improves timeliness and accuracy of reports.

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Physicians may arrange direct access to patient examinations through private website. See confidentiality agreement under forms.

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