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Exterior of the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion during daytime

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at Purdy Pavilion (UBC)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred procedure for diagnosing problems in many parts of the body.

MRI can be used to see differences between healthy and unhealthy tissue in the brain, spine, joints, abdomen, blood vessels, and other body parts.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the Medical Imaging requisition form.

  • Book an appointment

    By appointment only.  The department clerk will contact patients to book the appointment. Call (604) 822-7720 to change or cancel an appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday:   6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday:   6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Thursday:   6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Friday:   6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Saturday:   7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Parking

​​For information on parking at UBC, please visit the UBC parking website.

UBC Hospital (UBCH)

UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred procedure for diagnosing problems in many parts of the body.