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New patients: please complete this form prior to your appointment. Your information helps us provide safe and personalized care.
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Download and complete this form for partial coverage for surgical podiatry as well as premium assistance subsidy.
Download PDF We welcome referrals from physicians and healthcare professionals who wish to provide their patients with specialized podiatric care. Our team ensures timely communication, detailed reports, and coordinated treatment for optimal outcomes.
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Effective January 1, 2002, the BC Ministry of Health removed podiatric medical services from coverage under the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Most employer-sponsored extended health insurance plans include coverage for podiatric care. Please confirm your specific coverage details with your plan administrator before your appointment.
Dr. Riar Foot & Ankle Clinic accepts Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Interac for payment.
ACFAS presents this educational reference on foot and ankle conditions as a public service and for informational purposes only. The material is derived from the current medical knowledge on the topics listed. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Learn More About ItWe believe in a team-based approach to foot and ankle health. That’s why we work closely with trusted partners - including physiotherapists, chiropractors, orthotists, personal trainers, specialty running shoe stores, and a compounding pharmacy - to ensure our patients receive well-rounded, comprehensive care. When needed, we connect you with the right professionals so you can move with confidence, inside and outside our clinic.
Excellent care, excellent results. Dr. Riar keeps my feet healthy and comfortable year-round.
Yes, we have on site, underground pay parking available at our building. Additionally, we have street parking around the hospital campus.
Yes, our entire building is wheelchair accessible.
Yes – please ask our staff to put your name on our cancellation list and we will contact you should an appointment become available.
A small percentage of our patients do qualify for premium assistance and are partially subsidized, but the majority of patients are not. We will check your coverage at our office. This is why we need your Care Card / BC Services Card.
If you have an extended health plan (ex. Blue Cross), you can contact them directly and inquire about your coverage. We will supply you with the necessary paperwork and receipts for you to send into your insurance company so that you can get reimbursed.
Email correspondence is not a secure and confidential way to communicate your personal clinical information. Thus, email communication is strictly for making, changing, or cancelling appointments or for non-urgent post-op questions. If you have a lot of clinical questions, it’s best to make an appointment and discuss them in person.
