WestCoast Women's Clinic

Love these people! I've never been so thoroughly assessed, treated, and holistically supported in my life. Dr. Dhawal is extremely knowledgeable and explains the rationale for everything she recommends or prescribes. Sharon holds me accountable for mindfulness practice and healthy eating. Highly recommend!

My 2.5 year experience since 2016 with West Coast Women's Clinic (WCWC) on 4th Ave W has been the best service and treatment that I have received. I access both private clinics and public medical services so I have a basis of comparison for private clinics. Dr. Pawa cares about her patients. She conducts 1 hour initial appointments with 30 minute follow up appointments. Her tests and examinations are thorough, in depth. She follows up on the results of my tests. She always reads my chart in advance, so she is prepared. She always interviews me for up to date status on my health such as current mammogram, other ailments or treatments with my other doctors. She checks in with my GP if needed for my health. In 2016, when I was very critically ill, it was Dr. Pawa who picked up the signs of the illness and took steps to get me immediate help. My family GP of 8 years had ignored those symptoms for 18 months while my health worsened. I credit Dr. Pawa with saving my quality of life. My ailment was not in her specialty area but she CARED. She TOOK ACTION. Her front desk staff (3) are well trained and have always treated me with utmost professional courtesy and care for my circumstances.You can rely on the care, advice and service provided by WCWC based on my long term experience.

The 1 star goes to the AMAZING human who home delivered my urine kit after I was supposed to pick it up at the clinic on a certain date VERY specific to my cycle but couldn't because the clinic didn't answer the door after telling me to come that day. The ONLY person there I can appreciateAs for the rest of my experienceI first called WCWC because of CRIPPLING neuropathy after hearing that in some RARE cases Perimonopause can lead to neuropathy.I was told that to do the 24 hour urine sample to check my hormones it would be $1200 (No mention that a naturopath will do the same test for around $500 without all the added appointments) That SHOULD have been an option.Before the results of my urine test came back I had my first virtual appt with a doctor (who has VERY LITTLE BEDSIDE MANNER), who was late for the appt and who didn't really have anything to say about it. (I get it... you're a doctor, you're VERY IMPORTANT, but guess what.. a little acknowledgment that I ALSO have things on the go could have gone a long way)The appt begins and the doctor tells me that she is curious as to WHY I am coming to the WCWC if my issue is neuropathy because they mostly deal with Hormones" .... How about you read my file? Or is there not one?During this the doctor gave me a requisition for a blood test and some supplements to go get and at this point I still don't have my urine results so my thought process was that I want to wait to get my results before I invest in anything else (money or time wise)At some point I got an email with my urine results and I was excited to go over them with the doctor (Same doctor) in our next online appt.Today I jump on my appt call at 2:45 .on my phone.. and I wait.. and wait... then I figure.. I'll jump off and work while I wait (I run an instagram business that I need my phone to run) I get a phone call when she's ready wondering if I plan on jumping on the call? I tell her yes... I just figured I'd work while I wait... AGAIN.... ZERO ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON HER PART THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THINGS GOING ON....on the call.. she asked if i got my blood work done .... if I got the supplements... I explain to her why I didn't... She then asks if I have my results in front of me ( I have a paper and pen in front of me... ready to actively participate and take notes... ) but I tell her I don't have my results because they are on my phone via email and I'm using the phone to have a live chat with her.... SHE GAVE ME AN EYEROLL THAT CAN ONLY BE COMPARED TO THAT OF AN ANGSTY 13 YEAR OLD GIRL) and said... Well you have a computer don't you?okay ... because we all have several devices yes? PRESUMPTUOUS MUCH ?Hire doctors that actually understand what it's like to struggle.. physically

About 2 years ago, I had had severe menopause symptoms to the point I could barely work. I would sweat through my clothes every 20 minutes and was not able to get even 2 hours sleep at night. I would break into tears over nothing. My GP was useless and totally insensitive to my condition. I also tired 2 different naturalpaths and their herbs did no good at all. Thank goodness for the west coast womens's clinic. They saved me. Dr Pawa is a kind compassionate doctor and within a couple days of getting treatment I was feeling like a new person. I have been going back now for 2 years and would highly recommend them to anyone having hormonal problems or adrenal fatigue.Thank you West Coast Women's Clinic for giving me my life back.

Can’t say enough about the amazing doctors and staff at the clinic. They helped me survive menopause and saved my sanity and my marriage. The doctors are highly specialised in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, with nearly two decades of experience. They are extremely knowledgeable, kind and empathetic. It has been well worth the money for me and I’ve recommended them to so many people, as well as to doctors, so that they could refer their patients to them. I am so grateful for the treatment I received at the clinic.

Absolutely atrocious. Dr Van den berg has canceled 3 appointments dating back to July. Left me with no refills for prescriptions and was not available to sign for emergency renewals

The Dutch test is excellent but if I was doing it all over again I’d find a great naturopath and get it done that way. I felt this clinic was overly focused on money not service.

When I first walked through the doors of Westcoast Women’s Clinic I was 41 years old with 2 small children. I had not had regular periods since my 3 year old was born. Having no idea that it was possible that I was in menopause, I was totally surprised to find that all of my symptoms were easily explained by the fact that I was ahead of the commonly projected timing of this event. Toddlers and menopause! Obtaining the right balance of hormones changed my world!! My doctors were thorough, patient and a wealth of information. I am so relieved to have found them.

I was extremely disappointed in my experience at Westcoast Women's. I didn't get the holistic health assessment I had expected (and as other reviewers experienced) and the recommendations would have made sense for most people (more yoga, less sugar, for example). Other issues: I mentioned low libido and I was told to read a book. I'd been experiencing anxiety and depression so filled out the assessment forms and nobody followed up! The doctor I saw was distracted during the initial meeting which was on video and the health coach didn't have any value to add to my experience at all. I avoided posting this review for about a year because I didn't want to be too reactionary. But just today I had reason to look up the report they gave me for which I paid $1200 and I was reminded of how terrible the experience was. Way too much spent for way too little provided. If you use this clinic be sure you know what you want to achieve and be specific about it with the clinic before spending so much money. I certainly regret it.

I am not being paid to write this review. I was very disappointed. First the doctor was nice and I showed some improvement. As time went on and my case proved to be more challenging she lost patience. Her strategies did not work and I plateaued. I felt rushed most of the time. She often said how many minutes she had for me. Yes, the receptionist is unfriendly and unhelpful. I paid for full service, incuding the one year follow up. Was not worth it. If you are on the wait list" consider yourself lucky. Take the time and find a good naturopath like Dr. Jennifer Luis."