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Exterior of the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion during daytime

Nuclear Medicine at Koerner Pavilion (UBCH)

Nuclear Medicine is a specialty of medicine that uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases. An examination involves administering radioactive material via intravenous injection, inhalation or ingestion.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the Medical Imaging requisition form.

  • Book an appointment

    By appointment only. The department clerk will contact patients to book the appointment. 

    Call (604) 875-5369 to change or cancel an appointment.

  • Language offered

    English -- an interpreter must accompany patients who do not speak fluent English or the exam may be cancelled.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking

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UBC Hospital (UBCH)

UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine provides administration of a radioactive material via intravenous injection, inhalation or ingestion to diagnose and treat diseases.