Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre

I had a consultation appointment with the Division of Otalayrngology Head and Neck Surgery. The facility is beautiful and well laid out, the receptionist kind and efficient. I was seen by two people during the consultation, I don't believe I was seen by the doctor, but by two assistants or possibly interns. Excellent manner, asked good questions, and were professional. I was there to have a lump in my thyroid checked out and I was offered the chance to do a nasolaryngoscopy while there.I explained that my nose was feeling quite sensitive as I was recovering from a flu. In addition, the idea of having a tube inserted into my nose down into the back of my throat, was terrifying. Although assured it was not painful, what people sometimes forget is that even situations that are not painful, can evoke fear, anxiety, and physical reflexes. Imagine having a tarantula put down your pants and asked to remain calm.I could not go through with the procedure. I left feeling a bit baffled why I had not been offered the options of nasal numbing, sedative or another procedure involving general anesthesia. In the future, I would just appreciate having all of the options laid out. Other than that, I appreciate the quality of healthcare we have access to here.

Beautiful medical services wing of Vancouver General Hospital. Drug store and restaurants in lobby. Paid parking or metered and free street parking nearby.

Beautiful and clean building. Great outpatient services..awesome surgeons and specialists. Has sushi, Salad Loop and a cafe with a variety of scrumptious food. Parking is the typical cost for Vancouver.

I visit the Heart Function Clinic and Pacemaker Clinic at the Diamond Building. It's easy to find. Finding parking can be a challenge. The underground parking is often full.Restaurants good, whole building very clean. Nice, modern, bright and clean.

I had to go to the Spiro Clinic in this multi-purpose medical building and they were fantastic! The staff is so helpful at the Spirometry Testing Centre on the 7th floor.The overall building is very well kept and clean inside. The lobby has food/drink vendors as well as a Shopper's Drug Mart.From what I noticed, the building is also wheelchair accessible. The front door of the building allows cars to pick people up from the front door of the facility. Which is extremely helpful if you're traveling by rideshare, taxis, or another person!

Bright light from atrium runs through 8 floors of the interior. Friendly reception staff, well managed and clean building. Busy at lunch hour inside so get to appointments early. Parking is a bit pricey but it's a max day rate of under $20.00 which isn't bad for parking next door to the hospital. Parking is closed off at midnight so if you don't get your car out, it's in there until 7am the following day (check the parking web site for specific details please!). This building is open from 7am until 7pm Monday through Friday. The parking lot is accessible via the stairs next to the parking drive entrance when the main building is closed. Shoppers and Starbucks are open after the building closes, both have exterior doors and can be entered from outside. Salad Loop (assorted salads and cold pastas), Zookaz Cafe (great food and coffee), O' Sushi (nice boxed sushi) inside and open during the day.

The beautiful atrium in health center makes the rooms brighter. It's very modern and neat. It has Shoppers, mini cafes and restaurants. I dislike the noodle soup at O’ Sushi because of flavorless and it is bit small portion for the price. The underground parking lot is, alas, quite expensive. Just few blocks away from this center, better park on the streets which is free, if you are lucky to find the empty spot. Lastly, the receptionists are irritable and impolite, but the doctors and nurses are kind.

Nice building and has parking underground. Some restaurants are inside and Starbucks too.