Aerial view of Vancouver General Hospital Campus

​We provide a multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment plan for people with suspected or confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our clinics include an appointment with a Respirologist (lung specialist) and a team of health care professionals who will review ways to better manage at home.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    We serve people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

  • Get a referral

    For more information on our services and the referral process visit The Lung Centre website.

    thelungcentre.ca

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the Vancouver General Hospital switchboard at (604) 875-4111 to determine visiting times before your visit.

How to get here

We are located on the 7th floor of the Diamond Building at VGH. Look for station #5 - The Lung Centre.

There is pay parking available at our two visitor lots located on the VGH campus:

  • Multi-level parkade at the corner of West 12th Avenue and Laurel Street, across from the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion.

  • The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre parking lot is located off of Laurel Street between West 12th and West 13th Avenue.

There is a wheelchair-accessible overpass from the VGH parkade at Level 4 and a crosswalk at Level 2.

Parking rates for VCH facilities

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) clinics provide assessment and treatment plans for people with suspected or confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.