Dr. Don Sin

Dr. Don Sin, MD, MPH, FRCPC

Dr. Don Sin is a pulmonologist at St. Paul’s Hospital (Providence Health Care) in Vancouver, Canada. He is known for COPD.

Dr. Sin is a respirologist at St. Paul’s Hospital and professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia, where he directs the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation. His research looks for blood biomarkers that predict COPD flare-ups and links between COPD and heart disease.

About Dr. Don Sin – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Don Sin, MD, MPH, FRCPC
• Credentials: MD, MPH, FRCPC
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: COPD; biomarkers; lung-heart interactions
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, UBC; Director, Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, St. Paul’s Hospital
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: St. Paul’s Hospital (Providence Health Care)
• Address: St. Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: providencehealthcare.org
• Appointments: Referral is usually needed
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Don Sin:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• COPD with heart disease

Education and training:

• Degrees: MD and MPH; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (respirology); confirm on the provincial college register
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: St. Paul’s Hospital; Providence Health Care; University of British Columbia

Insurance

Insured hospital and physician services are covered by the provincial health plan for eligible residents, usually with a referral from a family doctor. Out-of-province and international patients should ask the hospital’s billing office before the visit. No private plan list is published for Dr. Don Sin.

Fees

No consultation fee applies to insured residents. Uninsured or international patients are billed by the hospital; request an estimate in advance.

Professional Information

• Director of the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation
• Research on COPD biomarkers and inhaled corticosteroid safety

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UBC / Centre for Heart Lung Innovation profile
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Don Sin known for?

Dr. Don Sin is known for COPD.

Where does Dr. Don Sin practice?

He practices at St. Paul’s Hospital (Providence Health Care) in Vancouver, Canada.

What conditions does Dr. Don Sin treat?

He focuses on COPD.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Don Sin?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with St. Paul’s Hospital (Providence Health Care) before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Providence Health Care.