Complex Joint Clinic and Arthritis Surgical Assessment Program at Koerner Pavilion
- 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Room M430, Main Floor - Koerner Pavilion Building at UBC Hospital Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5
- complexjointclinic@vch.ca
- Fax: 604-822-7038
Complex Joint Clinic and Arthritis Surgical Assessment Program is moving to UBC Hospital
Complex Joint Clinic and Arthritis Surgical Assessment Program is moving to UBC Hospital
The Vancouver Acute (VGH) Complex Joint Clinic and the Arthritis Surgical Assessment Program (ASAP) are moving to a new location at UBC Hospital.
- Last day at Diamond Centre: Friday, May 9, 2025
- First day at UBC Hospital: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
This move will bring together your care team—including doctors, physiotherapists, students, and researchers—all in one place.
The move is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality, safety, and overall experience for our patients and their families at Vancouver Coastal Health.
This clinic is intended to serve the needs of patients requiring hip and knee replacement and patients with existing replacements requiring further treatment (example: osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, failed arthroplasty (revisions), avascular necrosis, and hemi arthroplasty.
As part of the surgical triage process for hip and knee osteoarthritis, patient may see an ASAP advanced practice physiotherapist before you seeing an orthopedic surgeon.
The APP will help patients determine if speaking to a surgeon about joint replacement is right for patients. They may also discuss non-surgical treatment strategies for osteoarthritis or how to optimize patients for potential joint surgery.
How to access
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Check eligibility
We see patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis who may be considering a joint replacement.
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Get a referral
A referral is required. Have your care provider complete the Complex Joint (Reconstructive) Clinic referral form and fax the completed form to 604-822-7038.
Complex Joint (Reconstructive) Clinic referral form
Note for referring professionals: All referrals must include an email address and a radiology report supporting the referrals. All referrals must include height and weight. We do not see patient: soft tissues injuries, meniscal/labral tears, ACL, bunions, shoulders, ankles, or spinal injuries.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
How to get here
Parking and Transportation
The Complex Joint Clinic is located on the main floor of UBC Hospital in the Koerner Pavilion building.
When you arrive, enter through the main entrance of the Koerner Pavilion Building at UBC Hospital and take a right. Follow the directions on the wall. When you arrive, have your health care card ready to check in with the desk clerk.
By Car
Parking is available in front of the hospital or in the back parking lot at Health Sciences Parkade. Find instructions for parking in the Health Sciences Parkade on the UBC parking website (https://parking.ubc.ca/map).
Complex Joint Clinic
Our clinic serves the needs of patients requiring hip and knee replacements and patients with existing replacements requiring further treatment. We strive to see patients as quickly and thoroughly as possible. You may see an advanced practice physiotherapist before you see an orthopedic surgeon as part of the surgical triage process.
The APP will help you determine if speaking to a surgeon about joint replacement is right for you. You may also discuss non-surgical treatment strategies for osteoarthritis or how to optimize yourself for potential joint replacement surgery.