New Patients

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Welcome.

This practice provides evidence-based specialist care across three areas — perimenopause and menopause, disease-specific consultation (cardiometabolic and related conditions), and surgical prehabilitation — virtual across British Columbia. It complements your primary care rather than replacing it. Every new patient begins with a referral, which keeps care coordinated within your existing team.

How to get started

‍A. Obtain a referral. Ask your family physician, nurse practitioner, or specialist to fax a referral to 778-729-1243. Referral forms are available on the Referral Forms page. Once received, our office will contact you by email with next steps.

B. Attend your group medical visit. Every patient begins with an MSP-covered group medical visit — a physician-led session providing medically-directed assessment and management, with the reasoning behind each recommendation. If your presentation proves complex or atypical, you may then move to an individual private consultation ($350/hour, pro-rated). One-on-one consultation is available only after the group visit and only where clinically warranted; it is not offered for prehabilitation patients, whose care is delivered through group visits.

C. Decide if one-on-one consultation is required. You'll receive secure intake forms before your first visit. Please include current medications, recent test results, and your main concerns, and return them at least one week ahead so there is time for review.

D. Your first visit. Expect a structured review of your history, systems, and goals, and a practical, evidence-based plan for next steps.

What to expect

A thorough, specialist assessment with time to understand what is driving your symptoms Collaborative care that complements your family physician's work Clear documentation to your referring provider — and to you, if you wish

Fees & coverage

‍Group medical visits — MSP-covered for referred, eligible patients. No fee.

Individual consultations — private, $350/hour pro-rated (typically 60 minutes initial, 30 for follow-up). Available after a group visit for complex or atypical cases; not offered for prehabilitation. Reduced-rate options available for those facing financial barriers. Labs & supplements — not included; most recommended testing is evidence-based and often MSP-covered.

FAQs

Do I need a referral? Yes — from your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or specialist.

Do you replace my family doctor? No. This is consultative care that complements your primary provider.

Are labs or supplements included in the fee? No, though most testing is evidence-based and often MSP-covered.

Do I start with a group visit or one-on-one? Every patient begins with a group medical visit. Individual consultation follows only if a case proves complex or atypical, and is not offered for prehabilitation.

Why is the intake form so detailed? Many of the conditions seen here — from the menopause transition to cardiometabolic risk — are frequently overlooked and under-managed in brief visits. A thorough intake helps identify what is driving your symptoms and tailor care from the outset.

What is the cancellation policy? Private appointments require 48 hours' notice to change or cancel. Reminders are sent by text or email beforehand.

Referral forms

Your doctor can use the forms on the Referral Forms page to refer you.