Sea to Sky Infusion Clinic
A local internal medicine-led service for patients with anemic and non-anemic iron deficiency, providing rapid-access treatment in a single visit. We also accept referrals for Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) infusions.
Who we see:
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Adults with iron deficiency anemia or iron deficiency without anemia who are unable to tolerate or have not responded adequately to oral iron. There is no minimum ferritin level required for referral.
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Patients with iron deficiency and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
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Adults ages 18 and older.
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Post-partum patients with iron deficiency.
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Prenatal patients are now accepted!
What we do:
Local infusions in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton!
Our clinic provides internal medicine assessments with expertise in iron deficiency and anemia, with a consultation letter sent following every visit. Most patients complete their treatment in a single visit, with infusion times typically ranging from 20–30 minutes depending on the medication. There is no facility or administration fee for patients with BC MSP coverage. IV iron may also be covered by extended health insurance plans or applicable Pharmacare programs. Our team can help determine coverage and coordinate the necessary arrangements.
For Primary Care Providers:
Please fax a referral to: 604-568-5710
There is no specific referral form required — a brief clinical note with a diagnosis and relevant history is sufficient. Please include recent CBC and ferritin results if available. Following review of the referral, eligible patients are scheduled for an internal medicine assessment. IV iron treatment is provided following assessment when clinically appropriate. There is no minimum ferritin level required for referral. Clinical history, laboratory results and the individual's circumstances are considered when determining eligibility for IV iron.
For Patients:
What to Expect: The Infusion Process
Step 1: Once your referral has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted by email to arrange a phone consultation.
Step 2: You will have a phone consultation with our internal medicine team to review your medical history, bloodwork, and iron needs. If IV iron is appropriate, you will be scheduled for your infusion appointment in Squamish or Whistler, and a prescription will be provided.
Step 3: Collect your prescribed iron medication from your pharmacy and bring it with you to your scheduled infusion appointment.
Step 4: Attend your scheduled appointment at one of our clinic locations in Whistler or Squamish. Most patients complete their infusion in a single visit, with treatment typically taking 20–30 minutes, depending on the medication.
Our Whistler clinic is located on the second floor of the Whistler Health Care Centre at 201- 4380 Lorimer Road. Enter through the main doors and proceed upstairs to the second floor.
Booked for an infusion?
Our Squamish clinic is located at 106–1870 Dowad Drive, within the Squamish Specialist Clinic.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
The entire process typically takes 2–3 weeks, from initial contact to treatment. Appointments and scheduling are coordinated primarily by email. Please watch your inbox for booking instructions. We run approximately 3–4 clinics per month in Whistler and 2–3 clinics per month in Squamish. Information regarding our Pemberton clinic will be available soon.