List of Specialty Areas by Region (Alphabetical)
Please note that all requests are returned via telephone no matter the request method. The two methods of requesting a RACE telephone consult from a specialist include:
- Online request via www.raceapp.ca (or mobile app “RACEApp+” iOS and Android). The Specialist will call you back on the direct line listed in your profile.
- Direct telephone (Vancouver Only) at 604-696-2131 or 1-877-696-2131. For the telephone selection menu, click here. Note that not all specialties are available via the direct telephone request method.
- NOTE: If your patient is already under the care of a specialist, consult them first.
- Due to high specialist call volumes, provide a direct phone number (not a clinic number) when placing a request.
Provincial Specialties:
- Addictions MedicineAddictions Medicine (RACEapp+ only)Addictions Medicine service provides expert advice on withdrawal management, treatment options, and/or harm reduction advice in addition to general support for the treatment of patients with substance use disorders. (RACEapp+ only)
- Addiction PerinatalAddictions - Perinatal Addictions – Perinatal service provides expert advice for substance use in pregnancy, breastfeeding and the peripartum.
- AllergyAllergyAllergy service provides expert advice for pediatrics and adults with suspected food, medication and insect sting allergy, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis. (RACEapp+ only)
- Cardiac TransplantCardiac Transplant (Telephone only)Cardiac Transplant service provides expert advice on any pre-and-post heart transplantation related questions. (Telephone only)
- Cardiology – Heart RhythmHeart RhythmCardiology – Heart Rhythm service provides expert advice on heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, syncope, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. (RACEapp+ only)
- Cardiovascular Risk & Lipid ManagementCardiovascular Risk & Lipid Management (RACEapp+ only)Cardiovascular Risk & Lipid Management service provides expert advice on cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention and management of dyslipidemias, including inherited lipid disorders, severe dyslipidemias, statin intolerance, premature or recurrent cardiovascular disease, and family histories of premature cardiovascular disease. (RACEapp+ only)
- General Internal Medicine – COVID-19 Long-Term SequelaeGeneral Internal Medicine – COVID-19 Long-Term Sequelae (RACEapp+ only)General Internal Medicine – COVID-19 Long-Term Sequelae service provides information and treatment recommendations for patients recovering from COVID-19 infections. (RACEapp+ only)
- General Internal Medicine – Obesity General Internal Medicine – Obesity (RACEapp+ only)General Internal Medicine – Obesity service provides expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity and its related complications and comorbidities. This includes guidance on treatment options (medical and surgical) and qualifying criteria. (RACEapp+ only)
- Infectious Diseases – Acute COVID-19 Infection & TreatmentInfectious Diseases – Acute COVID-19 Infection & Treatment (RACEapp+ only)Infectious Diseases - Acute COVID-19 Infection & Treatment service provides expert advice on diagnostics, management, and therapeutic treatments for outpatient and inpatient adults with acute COVID-19 or suspected acute COVID-19. (RACEapp+ only)
- Infectious Diseases – Tropical Medicine and ParasitologyInfectious Diseases – Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (RACEapp+ only)Infectious Diseases – Tropical Medicine and Parasitology provides expert advice on the management of various tropical medicine disorders, infectious diseases acquired during travel, and parasites acquired locally or abroad. (RACEapp+ only)
- Medical Assistance in Dying AdviceMedical Assistance in Dying AdviceMedical Assistance in Dying Advice service provides expert advice about how to assess patients for MAiD and what information to give them about the process.
- Medical Refugee HealthMedical Refugee HealthMedical Refugee Health service provides expert advice on screening guidelines and community resources for newly arrived refugees in British Columbia.
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy AdviceMedical Termination of Pregnancy AdviceMedical Termination of Pregnancy Advice service provides expert advice on mifegymiso pregnancy termination management, including patient selection, use of ultrasound and BhCG follow up, medication management.
- Palliative Care (see bottom of page for details)*BC Provincial Palliative Care Consultation Line (Toll free, 24/7) 1-877-711-5757For those who do not have access to a local palliative care service, for advice or support, call 1-877-711-5757. In ongoing partnership with the Doctors of BC, the toll-free Provincial Palliative Care Consultation Phone Line is staffed by Vancouver Community Palliative Care Program 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist physicians and nurse practitioners with advice about symptom management, psychosocial issues, or difficult end-of-life decision making.
- Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement DisordersParkinson's Disease and Other Movement DisordersParkinson's Disease and Other Movement service provides expert advice on the treatment and management of Parkinson’s Diseases, as well as other common disorders such as Ataxia, functional movement disorders, Essential Tremor and Dystonia.
- Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation (RACEapp+ only)Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) service provides expert advice on the full spectrum of physiatry practice including issues related to neuro-musculoskeletal disorders and medical disability. (RACEapp+ only)
- Psychiatry – Adult Eating DisordersPsychiatry – Adult Eating DisordersPsychiatry - Adult Eating Disorders service provides psychiatric consultation for adult patients with eating disorders. Please note: Internal medicine consultation for eating disorders available by contacting St. Paul’s Eating Disorders Triage Nurse at 604-806-8654. (RACEapp+ only)
- Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent (see bottom of page for details)**Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent: Call Compass Mental Health (Toll free, 9am-5pm) 1-855-702-7272Compass is a consultative service available to providers across BC working with children and youth with mental health and substance use concerns. The Compass multidisciplinary team can help with diagnostic clarification, medication recommendations, and treatment planning. Calls to Compass are answered by an experienced clinician and take approximately 15-20 minutes. The clinician will triage the call and determine whether Compass can provide day-of support from a Compass child and adolescent psychiatrist. Providers can learn more about Compass and access resources, toolkits, and upcoming webinars at compassbc.ca
- Psychiatry – Geriatric Psychiatry – Geriatric Psychiatry - Geriatric service provides expert advice regarding diagnosis and management of psychiatric symptoms for patients 75 and older. In addition, they help support the management of emotional and behavioural issues in the context of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, Frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia.
- Psychiatry – PerinatalPsychiatry – PerinatalPsychiatry – Perinatal service provides expert advice on psychiatric treatment for women planning to get pregnant, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Rheumatology – PediatricRheumatology – PediatricRheumatology – Pediatric service provides expert advice on the management of diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons in patients until their 18 birthday.
- Sexual Assault ServiceSexual Assault ServiceSexual Assault Service provides expert advice for adolescent or adult individuals who have been recently sexually assaulted. This can include advice about acute medical management, accessing forensic examination, and/or follow-up testing suggestions. (RACEapp+ only)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection ServiceSexually Transmitted Infection Service (Telephone only)Sexually Transmitted Infections Service provides expert advice on diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections, especially syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlaymdia. (Telephone only)
- Sleep Disorders ServiceSleep Disorders ServiceSleep Disorders Service provides expert advice on the investigation and management of sleep disorders.
- ThrombosisThrombosisThrombosis service provides expert advice the investigation, diagnosis, and medical management of patients with venous and/or arterial thromboembolic disease in a variety of clinical contexts, and perioperative anticoagulation management.
- Trans Gender CareTrans Gender CareTrans Gender Care service provides expert advice related to the care of trans, Two-Spirit and gender diverse patients including diagnostic considerations, care planning (readiness assessment) for hormones and surgery, initiation, titration and monitoring of hormone therapy, managing post-surgical care, and accessing clinical and patient facing resources.
- Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery (RACEapp+ only) Vascular Surgery service provides expert advice on the treatment and management of disorders related to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. (RACEapp+ only)
- Work Safe BC †Work Safe BC WorkSafeBC service provides expert advice regarding clinical management/disability questions about your patient’s claim (billable using WorkSafeBC unique fee codes) or general occupational medicine question unrelated to a WorkSafeBC patient (can not be billed to WorkSafeBC but we welcome such questions)
Vancouver Specialties:
- CardiologyCardiology (RACEapp+ only)Cardiology service provides expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the heart vasculature, abnormal heart rhythms and cardiac device malfunction, heart failure, and valvular or pericardial heart disease. (RACEapp+ only)
- Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine service provides expert advice on a wide range of conditions when the decision is not definitive on if the patient should go to the Emergency Department.
- EndocrinologyEndocrinology (RACEapp+ only)Endocrinology service provides expert advice in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and bone diseases, as well as menstrual and gonadal problems. (RACEapp+ only)
- General Internal MedicineGeneral Internal Medicine (RACEapp+ only)The General Internal Medicine service provides expert advice and care to patients with multiple complex conditions as well as undifferentiated presentations not yet appropriate for subspecialty referral. (RACEapp+ only)
- General PediatricsGeneral Pediatrics (RACEapp+ only)General Pediatrics service provides expert advice for all infant, child, and adolescent health issues for patients up to their 17th birthday unless there is a pre-existing condition up to the age of 18. (RACEapp+ only)
- General SurgeryGeneral SurgeryGeneral surgery service provides expert advice on surgical treatment of the alimentary tract, abdomen/pelvis and its contents, breast, certain skin and soft tissue diseases.
- GeriatricsGeriatrics (RACEapp+ only)Geriatrics service provides expert advice for frail older adults with cognitive concerns or complex medical issues for patients aged 65 and older. (RACEapp+ only)
- Heart FailureHeart FailureHeart failure service provides expert advice on the prevention and treatment of heart failure.
- HypertensionHypertension (RACEapp+ only)Hypertension service provides expert advice with diagnosing hypertension (i.e. when to order 24-hr ABPM or suggest to patient to buy home BP monitor), treating hypertension (especially in co-morbid patients or patients with multiple medication intolerances), managing resistant hypertension, and discussion of work up of secondary causes of hypertension. (RACEapp+ only)
- Infectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases – Adult and HIV (RACEapp+ only)Infectious Diseases - Adult service provides expert advice on the management of diabetic foot infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bacteremia, endocarditis and hospital acquired infections. (RACEapp+ only)
- Medical Assistance in Dying AdviceMedical Assistance in Dying AdviceMedical Assistance in Dying Advice service provides expert advice about how to assess patients for MAiD and what information to give them about the process.
- NephrologyNephrology (Telephone only)Nephrology service provides expert advice on common kidney related questions regarding interpretation of lab or imaging findings, follow up strategies and testing, and if/when and to whom to refer individuals with kidney related problems for patients > 16 years old including renal transplant and dialysis patients. (Telephone only)
- NeurologyNeurology - Adult (RACEapp+ only)Neurology service provides expert advice for adults with acquired or congenital disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and/or muscles, including but not limited to those due to degenerative disease and trauma; such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, headache, brain injury and peripheral nerve trauma. Please note: RACE – Neurology service is intended for urgent questions that cannot wait for a referral to a community neurologist. Please note: This service does not provide advice for neurosurgical-related questions. Please contact BCCH for Pediatric Neurology related queries. (RACEapp+ only)
- Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics and Gynecology (RACEapp+ only)Obstetrics and Gynecology service provides expert advice on emergency care for people during pregnancy and childbirth. It also provides emergency advice about the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs. Please Note: RACE – Obstetrics and Gynecology service is intended for emergency or urgent queries that cannot wait for a referral to a community OB-GYN. Please Note: Gynecology specialists can provide advice on early pregnancy complications in the first trimester. (RACEapp+ only)
- OphthalmologyOphthalmology (RACEapp+ only)Ophthalmology service provides expert advice for eye and vision related concerns. (RACEapp+ only)
- Orthopedic Conditions – Hand & Upper LimbOrthopedic Conditions – Hand & Upper LimbOrthopaedic Conditions - Hand & Upper Limb service provides expert advice on the treatment of problems involving ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons and related structures in the upper extremity of the body. Please note: This service does not provide advice for spine-related questions.
- Orthopedic Conditions – Leg, Foot and AnkleOrthopedic Conditions – Leg, Foot and AnkleOrthopedic Conditions – Leg, Foot & Ankle service provides expert advice on the treatment of problems involving ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons and related structures in the lower extremity of the body (below the spine), including the pelvis, hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot.
- Otolaryngology/ENTOtolaryngology/ENT (RACEapp+ only)Otolaryngology/ENT service provides expert advice on standard ear, nose, and throat issues. (RACEapp+ only)
- Psychiatry – AdultPsychiatry – Adult (RACEapp+ only)Psychiatry - Adult service provides expert advice on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders in adults aged 18-65. Common topics include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. (RACEapp+ only)
- RadiologyRadiology (RACEapp+ only)Radiology service provides expert advice and guidance around medical imaging test selection and appropriateness. (RACEapp+ only)
- RespirologyRespirologyRespirology service provides expert advice on the treatment and management of all aspects of respiratory diseases.
- RheumatologyRheumatology (RACEapp+ only)Rheumatology service provides expert advice on the management of adult rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, gout, systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, spondylitis, vasculitis. Please note: Rheumatology does not provide advice on chronic soft tissue pain, hypermobility, fibromyalgia. (RACEapp+ only)
- TuberculosisTuberculosisTuberculosis service provides expert advice for any questions related to tuberculosis/latent tuberculosis diagnosis or treatment.
Fraser Valley Region Specialties (RACEapp+ only for all specialties listed below):
- CardiologyCardiologyCardiology service provides expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the heart vasculature, abnormal heart rhythms and cardiac device malfunction, heart failure, and valvular or pericardial heart disease.
- Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine service provides expert advice from Surrey Memorial Hospital ER physicians on a wide range of conditions when the decision is not definitive on if the patient should go to the Emergency Department.
- EndocrinologyEndocrinology (09:00-17:00)Endocrinology service provides expert advice in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and bone diseases, as well as menstrual and gonadal problems. Please note: This is an adult-only service and does not provide advice for pediatric-related questions. (09:00-17:00)
- GeriatricsGeriatricsGeriatrics service provides expert advice for frail older adults with cognitive concerns or complex medical issues for patients aged 65 and older.
- Infectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases - Adult service provides expert advice on all infectious diseases including immunocompromised hosts, the returning traveler and HIV.
- Liver/Pancreas SurgeryLiver/Pancreas SurgeryLiver/Pancreas Surgery service provides expert advice on any pre-and-post liver or pancreas surgery related questions.
- NephrologyNephrologyNephrology service provides expert advice on common kidney related questions regarding interpretation of lab or imaging findings, follow up strategies and testing, and if/when and to whom to refer individuals with kidney related problems for patients > 16 years old including renal transplant and dialysis patients.
- NeurologyNeurologyNeurology service provides expert advice for adults with acquired or congenital disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and/or muscles, including but not limited to those due to degenerative disease and trauma; such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, headache, brain injury and peripheral nerve trauma.
- Psychiatry – AdultPsychiatry – AdultPsychiatry - Adult service provides expert advice on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders in adults aged 18-65. Common topics include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
- RheumatologyRheumatology Rheumatology service provides expert advice on the management of adult rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, gout, systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, spondylitis, vasculitis. Please note: Rheumatology does not provide advice on chronic soft tissue pain, hypermobility, fibromyalgia.
Vancouver Island Specialties (RACEapp+ only for all specialties listed below):
- CardiologyCardiologyCardiology service provides expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the heart vasculature, abnormal heart rhythms and cardiac device malfunction, heart failure, and valvular or pericardial heart disease.
- GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology service provides expert advice on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, including the stomach, bowels, liver, gallbladder and related organs.
- General Internal MedicineGeneral Internal MedicineThe General Internal Medicine service provides expert advice and care to patients with multiple complex conditions as well as undifferentiated presentations not yet appropriate for subspecialty referral.
- GeriatricsGeriatricsGeriatrics service provides expert advice for frail older adults with cognitive concerns or complex medical issues for patients aged 65 and older.
- GynecologyGynecologyGynecology service provides expert advice for non-emergent gynecology topics such as menopause symptom control, vulvovaginitis workup/treatment, abnormal uterine bleeding workup/treatment, and contraception questions. Please note: Obstetrical questions should go through your local on call obstetrician as we do not provide obstetrical advice. We are not providing gynecologic RACE coverage for off island providers.
- HematologyHematologyHematology service provides expert advice on the treatment of diseases of the blood, spleen and/or lymph glands.
- Infectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases - Adult service provides expert advice on the guidance to HCP on how to investigate and best treat and prevent infections in adults.
- PalliativePalliativePalliative services provides expert advice for patients facing a life-limiting illness, to advice on symptom management, complex psychosocial issues, or end-of-life planning.
- Plastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery service provides expert advice on the entire scope of plastic surgery practice.
- Psychiatry – AdultPsychiatry – AdultPsychiatry - Adult service provides expert advice on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders in adults aged 18-65. Common topics include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
- Psychiatry – GeriatricPsychiatry – GeriatricPsychiatry - Geriatric service provides expert advice regarding diagnosis and management of psychiatric symptoms for patients 75 and older. In addition, they help support the management of emotional and behavioural issues in the context of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, Frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia.
- Psychiatry – Sexual MedicinePsychiatry – Sexual Medicine (09:00-17:00)Psychiatry – Sexual Medicine service provides expert advice to support patients in a biopsychosocial way to optimize their sexual functioning when challenged with a sexual dsyfunction (ie a sexual arousal difficulty like erectile dysfunction or orgasmic difficulties, a sexual motiviation/desire challenge, and/or a sexual pain syndrome such as vulvovaginal atrophy related dyspaureunia, provoked vestibulodynia, and/or vaginusmus). This can happen in the context of good health or in the context of a comorbid mental illness, physical illness, or disability. (09:00-17:00)
- RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology service provides expert advice on the management of adult diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons.
Northern Specialties (RACEapp+ only for all specialties listed below):
- CardiologyCardiologyCardiology service provides expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the heart vasculature, abnormal heart rhythms and cardiac device malfunction, heart failure, and valvular or pericardial heart disease.
- Chronic PainChronic PainChronic Pain service provides expert advice on the review of chronic pain medication and interventional management of pain conditions.
- Infectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases – AdultInfectious Diseases - Adult service provides expert advice on the treatment and management of various infectious disorders such as sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and conditions acquired while travelling.
- NephrologyNephrologyNephrology service provides expert advice on common kidney related questions regarding interpretation of lab or imaging findings, follow up strategies and testing, and if/when and to whom to refer individuals with kidney related problems for patients > 16 years old including renal transplant and dialysis patients.
- OrthopaedicsOrthopaedics (Limited Availability)Orthopaedics services provides expert advice on the treatment of problems involving ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons and related structures. Common topics include the treatment of back problems, fractured bones, muscle tears, and sports related injuries. (Limited Availability)
- Psychiatry – AdultPsychiatry – AdultPsychiatry - Adult service provides expert advice on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders in adults aged 18-65. Common topics include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
- RadiologyRadiologyRadiology service provides expert advice and guidance around medical imaging test selection and appropriateness.
- RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology service provides expert advice on the management of adult diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons.
† Physicians & Nurse Practitioners can only bill if they have a patient with a claim
*BC Provincial Palliative Care Consultation Line (Toll free, 24/7) 1-877-711-5757
- For those who do not have access to a local palliative care service, for advice or support, call 1-877-711-5757. In ongoing partnership with the Doctors of BC, the toll-free Provincial Palliative Care Consultation Phone Line is staffed by Vancouver Home Hospice Palliative Care physicians 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist physicians and nurse practitioners with advice about symptom management, psychosocial issues, or difficult end-of-life decision making.
**Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent: Call Compass Mental Health (Toll free, 9am-5pm) 1-855-702-7272
- Compass is a consultative service available to providers across BC working with children and youth with mental health and substance use concerns. The Compass multidisciplinary team can help with diagnostic clarification, medication recommendations, and treatment planning. Calls to Compass are answered by an experienced clinician and take approximately 15-20 minutes. The clinician will triage the call and determine whether Compass can provide day-of support from a Compass child and adolescent psychiatrist. Providers can learn more about Compass and access resources, toolkits, and upcoming webinars at compassbc.ca
- Island Health Users for Endocrinology: Please reach out to your hospital’s switchboard to see if they are able to connect you with a specialist
