About
In the division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, we serve patients with these major diseases and conditions:
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Celiac disease
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Foreign body ingestion
- General gastroenterology (severe reflux disease, dysphagia, chronic diarrhea)
- Liver diseases (including in patients who have had transplantation)
- Complex Feeding and Nutrition–related conditions - poor growth (seen by Complex Feeding and Nutrition Service)
Patients are seen in clinics (outpatient), in the Medical Day Care Unit, and as inpatients (either as consults or admitted directly under our service). Each year, around 5,000 patient visits occur.
Other Contact Information
Administrative Secretary
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 1
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 2
New Referrals and Appointments
For referrals to our clinic, please visit our Gastroenterology Referral web page to ensure your patient is eligible for specialist care.
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 3
Email: NewGIPatient@cw.bc.ca
For Dr. Jacobson, Lawrence, Barker, and Jeong
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 4
For Dr. Avinashi, Guttman, Lebel, and Foster
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 5
For Outreach, Dr. Skinn
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 6
Phone: 604 875 2332 Ext 7
Phone: 604 875 2345; Ext 1047
Learn more about members of our team