Emergency

Ultrasound at Lions Gate Hospital

Ultrasound is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images to monitor pregnancies, assess organs and soft tissues, and evaluate blood flow in blood vessels. This procedure can look at the structures of your body without the use of radiation or contrast dye.

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 existing appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

The clinic is located on the basement floor. Follow the signage from the main entrance. Check in at the X-ray/ultrasound reception desk. 

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.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images to monitor pregnancies, assess organs and soft tissues, and evaluate blood flow in blood vessels. This procedure can look at the structures of your body without the use of radiation or contrast dye.