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Victoria: medical skin care or cosmetic treatment?

Source check: November 2, 2026. Published information is not a live appointment or an individual quote.

For a changing or concerning skin lesion, choose a medical assessment route rather than a cosmetic consultation. A cosmetic directory listing does not confirm skin-cancer assessment, biopsy or specialist dermatology.

A published skin-cancer medicine route

Saanich Plaza Medical Clinic’s skin-cancer medicine service lists Dr. Patricia Crow and requires a GP referral. It lists 3544 Blanshard Street, Victoria. This is a specific medical skin service, not evidence that every dermatology condition is accepted or that a slot is available.

What to ask next

Ask your clinician which referral is appropriate. Confirm the receiving practice’s current intake, any fee, assessment scope and booking process. If you need help finding a primary-care route, use HealthLinkBC or call 8-1-1. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for an online enquiry.

Looking for elective aesthetic care instead? Browse Victoria cosmetic-care listings. For broader access questions, use our BC dermatology access guide.