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FAQs

How do I refer a patient to Dr. McGuire for Thoracic Surgery?

Referring doctors please fax new referrals to:

Dr Anna McGuire Fax: 604-398-8587
You will receive timely confirmation of referral acceptance, and the patient will be contacted with their consultation date.
Telephone Dr. McGuire's office at 604-875-5290 with any questions or concerns.

Who is Dr. McGuire's Medical Office Assistant (MOA)?

You can telephone the MOA at 604-875-5290

Where is Dr. McGuire's Thoracic Surgery Office located?

We are located at the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC) on the 7th floor, suite 7113.
The building entrance is 2775 Laurel Street (between 12th and 10th Avenue).
The closest major intersection is Oak Street and 12th Avenue.
Telephone Dr. McGuire's office at 604-875-5290 with any questions or concerns regarding finding us.

Click here to see the google map of our location.

Where can I find Parking for the DHCC and VGH?

There is by-the-hour pay parking:

In the DHCC Underground Parking Lot off Laurel Street.
In the above ground 12th Avenue Parking Lot across from VGH (weekly passes available).
Metered on the streets around the DHCC and VGH.

How can I Donate to promote Excellence in Thoracic Surgery?

Sometimes patients ask Dr. McGuire how to make a donation of gratitude to promote Excellence in Thoracic Surgery Research or Care Delivery. If you wish to make a donation, you can do so through the Excellence in Thoracic Surgery VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation account.

You can access this online at: www.vghfoundation.ca/give/thoracic-surgery

Alternatively you can give Candice Tsang (604-875-5709) at the VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation a call, and they would be happy to assist you in making a donation.

Who is Dr. McGuire's Research Coordinator?

Carey is Research Coordinator for Dr. McGuire's Thoracic Surgery studies at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) and the BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC).
You can telephone Carey regarding research studies at 604-202-6266, or you can email Carey at Carey.MiaoTang@vch.ca
Click here to learn about Dr McGuire's Active Thoracic Surgery studies.