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Dr Joseph Finkler
Family Physician, Emergency Physician
About Dr Finkler
Edit profileDr. Joseph Finkler is a dual-certified Family and Emergency Physician based in Vancouver, BC, currently practicing at St. Paul’s Hospital and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, where he delivers high-impact care in both acute and primary settings while also serving as a Clinical Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine—if you’ve been treated by Dr. Finkler, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from his decades-long commitment to patient care and medical education.
Special interest
Dr. Finkler’s medical interests include emergency department operations, mental health and substance use management, pandemic response strategies, and mentorship in clinical education; he has been instrumental in shaping emergency protocols during COVID-19, advocates for compassionate care in high-pressure environments, and actively contributes to the development of future physicians through hands-on teaching and curriculum leadership.
Education and training
Dr. Joseph Finkler earned his BSc (Honours) and MSc in Physiology from Queen’s University, completed his MD at McMaster University in 1989, and pursued postgraduate training in internal medicine and obstetrics before transitioning into family and emergency medicine; he holds certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC #9590).
Practice in Vancouver, BC
- 3879 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6R 1M5
Practice in Vancouver, BC
- 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y6
Frequently Asked Questions
He was drawn to the dynamic and collaborative nature of emergency departments during his postgraduate training and found it aligned with his passion for teaching and fast-paced clinical decision-making.
Yes, he regularly manages patients with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders in the ER, advocating for compassionate and coordinated care.
Absolutely—he is a Clinical Professor at UBC and recipient of the Dr. William Webber Award for his dedication to mentoring medical students and residents.
He helped implement emergency protocols, increase hospital capacity, and coordinate PPE strategies, while also sharing his experience as both a physician and COVID-19 patient.
While his primary focus is emergency care, his background in family practice supports continuity and holistic care, especially in hospital-based settings.
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