What Makes Us Unique?

The Pezim Clinic is unique in the following ways:

 

  • The Pezim Clinic is not a hemorrhoid banding mill where virtually everyone gets their hemorrhoids banded regardless of what their actual problem is
  • We know that 70% of patients with a diagnosis of ‘hemorrhoids’ are actually suffering from something else
  • We have the training, experience, inclination and equipment to identify and correctly treat the wide variety of anorectal problems that can masquerade as hemorrhoids
  • Dr. Pezim is a specialist General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon, and a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Surgeons
  • We have over 40 years experience managing the entire range of Colorectal and Anorectal problems
  • Dr. Pezim and the Pezim Clinic are governed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and their rules and guidelines for patient protection
  • The Pezim Clinic has a network of over 2,000 primary care physicians throughout British Columbia who refer their patients to us regularly
  • The Pezim Clinic is an MSP clinic and does not charge patients for any anorectal care, with the exception of cosmetic anal surgery
  • Pezim Clinic staff are experts at managing acute anorectal conditions and are the primary referring centre for many of the Urgent Care Centres and hospital ERs in the Lower Mainland
  • We offer the possibility of same-day or same-week consultations in urgent cases
  • We maintain pediatric instruments for patients with painful conditions
  • We are the only clinic to use Mayo Clinic-type specialty anorectal examination tables that facilitate a more complete examination
  • We discuss the risks and aims of any suggested treatment and let you decide whether you wish to go ahead with treatment, or not
  • We give you an opportunity to take the time to research your options
  • Our sterilization practices are fully-accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
  • We are not beholden to any corporation so we are free to use whatever device or treatment we feel will benefit you the most
  • Call us at 604-730-5810 or text us at 1-909-492-8430 to get started.

What Are Hemorrhoids?

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How Do You Treat Hemorrhoids?

Our physician and clinical staff are experienced in effectively treating hemorrhoids.

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What Makes Us Unique?

  • We see patients FAST! Usually within a week or two or even the same day if the problem is urgent. We have saved thousands of years of patient waiting!
  • The Pezim Clinic is fully accredited as a Non-Hospital Medical/Surgical Facility by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
  • Dr. Pezim is a specialist Colorectal (Mayo Clinic) and General Surgeon (UBC) and a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Surgeons.
  • The team at the Pezim Clinic provides customized individual care and aims for extreme quality.
  • We have world-class low complication rates.
  • The Pezim Clinic is not associated with or funded by any equipment or drug manufacturer so we are free to use whatever device or medication best fits your problem.
  • We maintain a wide variety of special pediatric equipment to minimize discomfort during examinations and treatment.