Exterior of the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion during daytime

X-ray/Radiology is a commonly used imaging procedure directing medical x-rays to image and diagnose diseases including plain radiography, fluoroscopy and mammography.

An X-ray is a picture of the body's internal structures produced by exposing a sensitive photographic film or imaging plate to a controlled source of X-rays. Some X-ray images will be kept in digital form and shown on a computer screen.

 

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the Medical Imaging requisition form.

  • Walk-in basis

    No appointment is needed. Patients are welcome to walk in for an X-ray. Bring your completed medical imaging requisition form and BC medical services card. 

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • 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

Call (604) 822-7080 to confirm outpatient x-ray hours.

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.

X-Ray

X-ray/Radiology is a commonly used imaging procedure directing medical x-rays to image and diagnose diseases including plain radiography, fluoroscopy and mammography.