Colposcopy

Our specially trained professional team of nurses and gynecologists will provide a consultation, diagnostic testing and treatments which may include:

  • pre-procedure consultation
  • HPV education
  • surveillance of pre existing conditions
  • biopsies
  • LEEP procedure
  • post-procedure debrief

General Information on Colposcopy

Referral Required?
Required
How to Get Referral

The colposcopy booking office accepts referrals from General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Naturopaths, Midwives, and Gynecologists.

Your referring healthcare provider will then be contacted by the clinic with a date and time for your procedure with a Gynecologist.

Preparing for Your Visit

We ask that you please eat breakfast before your clinic visit.

If you require extra assistance to ambulate, change clothes and/or for toileting, please ensure that a caregiver accompanies you to your visit.

If you are driving, please allow for extra time as parking space is limited.

If a translator is needed, bringing a family member or a friend to translate is encouraged. Island Health will provide translation services over the phone if required.

All appointment changes and/or cancellations are arranged through the referring physician’s office.

Contact Us

If you need to cancel, please contact your referring physician’s office at least 1 week before your scheduled procedure at the clinic.

Please contact the referring physician’s office or your gynecologist for any questions or concerns regarding the procedure.

For all other inquires, contact the colposcopy unit.

Colposcopy Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital: 250-370-8776

Colposcopy Booking at the Royal Jubilee Hospital: 250-370-8884

After Your Visit

You will receive an individualized procedure handout, specific to your colposcopy procedure.

For the results and recommendations from this clinics visit, please make an appointment to see your referring doctor within 6-8 weeks’ time.

Finding Us

Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay St
Victoria, B.C.
V8R 1J8

Colposcopy directions:

Come in via the main entrance (beside the Tim Hortons)
Turn left at the elevatorsWalk down the long corridor towards the end of the hall
Colposcopy is located on the left, under the sign “Ambulatory D&T Unit"

Colposcopy RJH Map
Hours of Operation

Tuesday: 8:30– 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:30– 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 8:30– 11:30 a.m.
Closed Mondays and Fridays, weekends and statutory holidays

Additional Resources
Cervical screening
PAP tests
PAP test info
HPV information
HPV vaccine
Gardasil 9 information

Locations

Bamfield Health Centre

Bamfield Health Centre

353 Bamfield Rd
P.O. Box 40
Bamfield, B.C. 
V0R 1B0

250-728-3312

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Chemainus Health Care Centre

Chemainus Health Care Centre

9909 Esplanade St
Chemainus, B.C.
V0R 1K1

250-737-2040

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Cormorant Health Centre

Cormorant Island Health Centre

49 School Rd
Alert Bay, B.C.
V0N 1A0

250-974-5585

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