1. Do you have a primary care provider (or clinic), a cardiologist or another physician specialist (i.e. general internist) that has information about your cardiac symptoms?

Please ask your primary care provider (or clinic) who has your most recent clinical history (i.e. symptoms, test results) to compile the following information and fax to 604-875-5504:

• Completed regional referral form
• Your most recent blood test
• Any information they have regarding recent cardiac tests (i.e. stress test, angiogram, etc.) as indicated on the form
  

Once we receive the referral form, we will triage you and you will see either our Nurse Practitioner (NP) or the Cardiologist depending on the concern. We will contact you to schedule an appointment and confirm the location:

• Here at this BCWH location (map above), or
• VGH: See our VGH page for the address and details.
  

If some time has passed and you would like to confirm if your referral has been received to schedule an appointment:

• Please call 604-875-4223

If you have seen Dr. Sedlak before but it has been over 6 months and if you do not have a pre-booked appointment, we require a re-referral from your care provider. Dr. Prodan-Bhalla does not require a re-referral. If you are unsure if you have a pre-booked appointment, please call the number above.

2. Do you want to self-refer yourself to our clinic? 

Please compile the following information and fax to 604-875-5504:

• Completed self-referral form
• Your most recent blood test results
• Any information you have regarding recent cardiac tests (i.e. stress test, angiogram, etc.)
• Optional: A cover letter (maximum 1 page single-space) describing your symptoms, reasons for wanting a consultation, and any other information you think is relevant.
  

Once we receive the referral form, we will contact you to schedule an appointment. If some time has passed and you would like to confirm if your referral has been received to schedule an appointment:

• Please call 604-875-4223 

 There is a strong link between negative mental health and poor heart outcomes. Ongoing stress, depression, anxiety or anger can directly make it more difficult to follow heart-healthy recommendations from your primary care provider, such as diet and exercise advice. It can also affect your blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose. 

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