You’ve heard the expression “New Year, new you?” It seems it also applies to your Family Doctor’s office. We’d like to let you know about some important changes taking place at Saanich Medical Centre in the new year.
We’re moving
NOTE: Dr. Lamb’s office is not moving. It will remain at 3491 Saanich Road. The direct phone/fax will remain the same at 778-404-1425.
It’s been 57 years that Saanich Medical Centre has been in its current location. Our current lease expires January 31 and we’ve decided to get a fresh start in a new location.
On February 1, 2021 our other physicians (Dr. Abhari, Dr. Asplin, Dr Easterbrook and Dr. Reidy) will open at our new location in Sidney, at 2425 Bevan Avenue. Our main phone number will remain the same: 250-475-2251. Direct phone/fax numbers indicated below will continue to work.
This was not an easy decision, but with all the uncertainty created by COVID-19, this new location gives us significant security and cost certainty (and since doctors can’t change their rates, costs are the only thing we can control).
We understand that not everyone will want to travel to Sidney—or be able to make it there easily. While we will still continue to offer virtual appointments via phone or video, some things will always need to be done in-person. If you are unable to follow us to Sidney a number of new clinics are opening closer to downtown and Royal Oak if that works better for you (see our Move to Sidney page for the list).
Dr. Shoichet is retiring
After 40 years, Dr. Shoichet is finally set to retire. His last day will be Friday, January 22. Unfortunately, what with COVID and the need for physical distancing, the epic retirement party we had planned won’t be going ahead. So, please send any retirement wishes to him at the office.
Over the next week all patients of Dr. Shoichet will receive an email or letter (if we don’t have your email address) indicating whether we:
- have assigned you to Dr. Easterbrook,
- have assigned you to Dr. Abhari, or
- have not been able to find a replacement physician for you.
If you have not received such a notification by December 20, please contact Lynnette at info@saanichmedical.com.
NOTE: due to a “feature” of our mass email system, if multiple people in your family have the same email address, only one person would have been sent the email. Please email info@saanichmedical.com to confirm what is happening with each of your family members.