Dr. Edward Chambers
Status
Accepting Referrals Now
Pediatrician, MD
Currently practicing at Willow St, Vancouver
I have been a pediatrician in Southern California for 25 years and received my education and training at the University of Southern California Medical School and Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. My wife and I raised three sons, who are now all in their twenties and pursuing their own paths on the East Coast of the United States and in Vancouver. I grew up as one of eleven children—a rarity in Los Angeles—which gave me a unique perspective on children’s health and the importance of family and social connections. Throughout my career, I have served as Chief of Pediatrics at our local hospital, as a lead physician in a community clinic, and have worked extensively in rural areas of Mexico and Central America. Seeing young people grow and develop into healthy adults is the most rewarding work I can imagine. I enjoy traveling and camping with family and friends, walking our two dogs, and working in the garden. It is a privilege for my family and me to relocate to beautiful British Columbia. I look forward to this next chapter and to providing evidence-based, compassionate care to children and families throughout the greater Vancouver area.
Pediatric Care
Dr. Chambers is honoured to be taking care of your child and does not take the trust you have put in her lightly. It is our goal as a team always to provide through and comforting care during your appointment.
We know that the system is overwhelmed and busy, and that you want your referral responded to in a timely manner. Please rest assured that once your primary care provider sends a referral to our office, it is triaged by one of our team members.
Triage ensures that all patients are seen when medically required based on the reason for referral, and may offer a time period for your primary care provider’s management to take effect. Triage does not mean waitlisted, but rather seen in accordance of acuity and medical need.
If the urgency of your child’s referral has changed, please contact your referring physician and have them send an update to the referral so that we can help expedite your child’s care.
New consultations
These visits will typically be in office but may be virtual if the team considers it appropriate. During the appointment we will review your child’s medical history, symptoms and a physical exam will be completed. You will leave the appointment with a review of the assessment, management and follow-up plans.
Follow-up appointments
These appointments are offered in person or virtually as needed. It is of upmost importance that patients continue to have ongoing care with their primary care providers whom we can be in touch with when necessary. Our consultation notes will always be provided to them.
Patients MUST attend appointments
In-keeping with the guidelines of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and our office policy your child/adolescent must be present for ALL appointments, regardless of being virtual or in person. Appointments not attended by the patient, even if their parent or caregiver is present, will be rescheduled and charged a no show fee.
We do ask that you try your best to not bring siblings or other children who do not have an appointment with us. We will do our best to book a time that works best for you and your family.
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