UBC Hospital

Name :

UBC Hospital

Address  :

2211 Wesbrook Mall

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V6T 2B5

Phone  :

604 822 7121

Fax  :

604 822 7268

Web URL  :

Not Available
Specialization
  • General Surgeon
  • Orthopedics
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities
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