General Rheumatology Clinic
Location
Suite 401 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria, BC (corner of Fort Street and Foul Bay Road, across from the Save-on-Foods).
We acknowledge that our clinic is located on the traditional lands of the Songhees First Nation.
If you are being seen by Dr. Baldwin in the vasculitis clinic on a Tuesday, please see the location of the Vancouver Island Vasculitis Clinic below.
COVID-19 UPDATE:
If you are visiting us in person, please wear a mask and ensure the following:
That you have no symptoms of viral illness such as fever, sore throat, or cough.
That you follow current BC CDC isolation guidelines if you have been in contact with a COVID-19 positive patient in the last two weeks.
We recommend that all patients be vaccinated for COVID-19. As many of our patients are immunosuppressed, we kindly request that if you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, that you inform our office in advance so that we can plan for your visit accordingly to protect our vulnerable patients. Thanks for your cooperation!
Parking
There are a limited number of pay parking stalls available in the rear of the building, accessible from both Fort Street and Foul Bay Road. There is also street parking on Bee Street and Foul Bay Road. We are located along the bus route for routes 11 and 15.
BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT (DR. BALDWIN’s Patients)
Please ensure that you notify Dr. Baldwin’s office (preferably by email at moa.cbaldwin@gmail.com but phone messages are accepted) with your correct email address, home phone number and mobile phone number as well as providing your consent to use the “e-confirmation” system for appointment notification and confirmation. Patients are notified of the appointment date and time through email and the e-confirmation system, which can generate both automated SMS text messages to mobile phones and emails and patients can confirm the appointment by following the prompts. This is a much more timely and efficient way to book appointments and results in reduced delays.
Reception
Upon arrival, Dr. Baldwin’s patient please check in with her assistant, Shimen (Dr. Baldwin). Dr. Shaw’s patients please check with his assistant Vaishnavi (V). You may also be seen by our registered nurses, Jessica Wilford or Jeniffer Bonifacio either before or after your appointment.
preparation
In preparation for your appointment, we request the following:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Please wear loose-fitting clothing or shorts and a t-shirt to assist in the physical examination.
Please bring a list of all your medications (including the dosage amounts and frequencies), a list of pre-existing medical conditions, and a list of physicians you wish copied on your consultation letters, labs or imaging.
Patients of Dr. Baldwin will be asked to complete a patient form online, prior to their appointment. Please ensure you have provided us with your email address and that you check your email (including your SPAM/junk) for the link to the patient portal for this important form. Failure to so may result in the rescheduling your appointment. If you are unable to complete the form online, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the forms.
questions?
Existing patients of Dr. Baldwin can reach the office Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Existing patients of Dr. Shaw can reach the office Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our phone numbers are located in the top left hand corner of this page. Patients with non-urgent medical questions or concerns are welcome to leave a message, contact their family physician or a walk-in-clinic physician, or call 811 for advice. In the event of an emergency, please go to your nearest emergency department. For urgent rheumatology advice, physicians and care providers can reach a rheumatologist on call through the RACE app from Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm: www.raceapp.ca. For urgent matters, physicians and pharmacies can also reach both Dr. Baldwin and Dr. Shaw 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through the VGH and RJH Switchboards.
Vasculitis Clinic
Dr. Baldwin facilitates the Vancouver Island Vasculitis Clinic (VIVA) at the Victoria Arthritis Centre (Mary Pack Arthritis Centre) in collaboration with the Vancouver Vasculitis Clinic at the Mary Pack Arthritis Centre in Vancouver. The clinic runs once a week on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This is a weekly multidisciplinary clinic offering up-to-date evidence-based diagnosis and management of patients with systemic vasculitis. In addition to offering expert clinical care, the clinic also facilitates clinical research in systemic vasculitis by recruiting patients in CanBase - the Canadian Vasculitis Database. Patients who attend the clinic are seen by medical trainees, Dr. Baldwin, and the registered nurse, Ms. Patricia Orme.
To be assessed at the Vancouver Island Vasculitis Clinic (VIVA) or to be involved in the registry, ask your care provider for a referral to Dr. Baldwin.
Location
Dr. Baldwin’s vasculitis clinic, the Vancouver Island Vasculitis Clinic (VIVa), is located in the Victoria Arthritis Centre at:
2nd Floor - 2680 Richmond Street, Victoria, BC (on the corner of Richmond Road and King Street).
Parking
There are ample free parking stalls available.
BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please ensure that you notify Dr. Baldwin’s office (preferably by email at moa.cbaldwin@gmail.com but phone messages are accepted) with your correct email address, home phone number and mobile phone number as well as providing your consent to use the “econfirm” system for appointment notification and confirmation. Patients are notified of the appointment date and time through email and the econfirm system, which generates both automated SMS text messages to mobile phones and emails and patients can confirm the appointment by following the prompts. This is a much more timely and efficient way to book appointments and results in reduced delays.
Reception
Upon arrival, please check in with the reception staff at the Victoria Arthritis Centre. You will be seen by the Vasculitis Clinic’s registered nurse, Patricia Orme, RN as well as by Dr. Baldwin.
Preparation
In preparation for your appointment, we request the following:
Please 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete required paperwork.
Please wear loose-fitting clothing or shorts and a t-shirt to assist in the physical examination.
Please bring a list of all your medications (including the dosage amounts and frequencies), a list of pre-existing medical conditions, and a list of physicians you wish copied on your consultation letters, labs or imaging.
Medical Trainees
Dr. Baldwin and Dr. Shaw are Clinical Assistant Professors at the University of British Columbia and are involved with the UBC Island Medical Program as well as the UBC Division of Rheumatology Training Program. Our general rheumatology clinics and the vasculitis clinic are dedicated teaching clinics. During your visit, you may be assessed by a medical student, resident or senior fellow-in-training. While this may prolong your visit, we are confident that your rheumatological care will be strengthened. We are grateful for your time and patience as well your gift of providing a learning opportunity for our medical trainees. If you feel uncomfortable seeing a medical student or resident, please inform our staff in advance of your appointment.