Surgical Suture Clinic
The Royal Jubilee Hospital Surgical Suture Clinic provides minor surgical procedures involving various parts of the body. Our Surgical Suture Clinic team is composed of plastic surgeons, general surgeons, physicians, and professional nursing staff. The team provides services such as:
- Excision and biopsy to rule out carcinoma
- Temporal artery biopsy
- Nerve biopsy
- Cyst removal
- Lesion or foreign body removal
- Drain removal
- Nail removal
- Tube removal or re-positioning
- Port-a-cath removal
- Inflamed dermal and epidermal cyst removal
- Minor Hand Procedures
How to get a Referral
If you have questions about your procedure or appointment time, please contact your specialist's office directly prior to your appointment date.
Surgical Suture Clinic: 250-370-8619
The Royal Jubilee Hospital Surgical Suture Clinic is located in Clinic 3, Diagnostic & Treatment (D&T) Centre. Enter the D&T building via the Main Entrance, beside Emergency. Pass the Patient Information Desk, and then turn left down the vaulted corridor of outpatient clinics. Clinic 3 is located on the main level.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Clinic 3
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
Hours of Operation
Monday: 7:45am-12:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday: 7:45am-12:30pm
Thursday: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday: 7:45am-12:00pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Preparing for Your Visit
- Expect to spend approximately 1 hour at the clinic. Please arrange parking accordingly. Parking is limited at the site; allow extra time to navigate this.
- Unless indicated by the specialist, there is generally no preparation required.
- X-rays or additional diagnostic testing may occur.
- The surgeon may take a detailed medical history or perform a physical exam. If possible, please bring a current medication list.
- A medical student or resident may participate in your appointment.
- If you require extra assistance to ambulate, change clothes and/or for toileting, please ensure that a caregiver accompanies you to your visit.
- If assistance with translation is required, bringing a family member or friend to translate is encouraged. Island Health will provide translation services over the phone if required.
After Your Visit
- A follow up appointment may or may not be required. Please refer to the physician's specific discharge instructions pertaining to your procedure.