Nuclear Medicine at Lions Gate Hospital

Nuclear Medicine is a specialty of medicine that uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases. An examination involves the administration of radioactive material via intravenous injection, inhalation or ingestion.

How to access

Get a referral

A referral is required. Have your physician complete the medical Imaging requisition form.
By appointment only

The department clerk will contact patients to book the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.

Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Parking & transportation

Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.

Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.

For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.

Download parking rates for VCH facilities.

Emergency department patient drop off area

There is a dedicated five-minute patient drop-off area located in front of the emergency department accessible by St Georges Ave.

Electric vehicle charging

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors. Charging is available for up to 4 hours at Level 2 stations and up to 1 hour at Level 3 stations. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.

Electric vehicle charging stations at Lions Gate Hospital:

EV Charger Type	Parking Stall Number
Level 1 Charger	Hope Centre 676-677, 736-737
Level 2 Charger	P1 91-93 P2 343-344, 367-372
Level 3 Charger	P1 94-95 P2 345-346

How to get here

Located on the basement floor. Follow the signage from the main entrance. Check-in is located within the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.