Amazing Doctor! This lovely and warm lady always helps my daughter feel at ease and provides excellent care when she’s having her Twice yearly appointments. I can’t say enough good things.

Submitted Feb. 3, 2022

I've seen Dr. Blackwell 3 times and every time, she's been right on time for my appointments. She always ensured that I was referred promptly for tests and then took the time to explain my test results and answer my questions. Her receptionist is the best! She even calls a few minutes before my appointments to make sure I remember to log on. I'm quite confident that I'm getting excellent care with Dr. Blackwell.

Submitted Sept. 12, 2021

I was referred to Dr. Blackwell years ago by my GP. I came all the way from a small town in Northern BC. Her office gave me the month and time I was scheduled to see Dr. Blackwell. I waited for 7 months. I took the plane to Vancouver, booked a hotel 1 day before my appointment with her. I was there 1/2 hour early. I took a cab just so I won't get lost in a big city and be there in her clinic on time. When I finally saw her, it was no longer than 10 minutes only for her to say, " I'd better see a cardiologist somewhere else." This was the truth and not an exaggeration. She was heartless and never even took my blood pressure or took the names of the blood pressure pills I was given by my GP and she never asked to send me for another round of tests given that it was 7 months ago that I had an appointment with her. Doctors like Blackwell must be monitored by our Canada Health Care Act. These doctors graduated from the medical field with no more than the Social Philosophy course they took and no longer cared if that one of the most important components of their profession. I would our health system to impose a survey of every specialist there is given the months of wait time, the location of the patients' geographical origins in each province and the gravity or urgency of a patients' conditions. General Medical doctors, in good faith refer patients because these doctors have just not take the specialization involved to analyze and treat certain serious medical conditions. The GP's are paid less than the specialist and specialists must take time to earn the money paid to them by our health care. But above the payment comes the value that is attached to a profession. Would you rate good a plumber who will charge you a call in fee and would do less than what Home Depot consultant already told you? The analogy is not very smart, even seemed pointless but my point is doctors like her should face consequences and they don't. Fast-forward the years; I got a good medical advice, a combination of medicines from a struggling medical specialist in the outskirts of the Northern part of BC and the follow up of a real committed family doctor. Blackwell has not served my purpose, has not claimed a worthy insurance claim on my behalf and became a contributing nerd in our health care system’s failure. Doctors like Blackwell should be evaluated. Health Care Canada is already spending billions of dollars on health care dealing with wait times, lack of enough practitioners, etc. Has it even occurred to our legislators that part of the problem might be the specialists themselves who don’t do a good job? Has it ever occurred to our government that patients go on a parade to one specialist to another because these specialists fail their patients? What would the GP’s do? Refer the patient to another specialized doctor. How many times has it occurred?

Submitted April 24, 2021

I have seen many specialists in my lifetime due to my heart condition and this is by FAR the WORST doctor I have encountered. Not only is she disrespectful of her patients' time, she is extremely condescending and rude. Dr. Blackwell treats her patients as inferior, do not expect respect form her. She does not have a grain of compassion in her body — she has left me incredibly uncomfortable under her care. Please do not see this horrible and unkind doctor. Doctors like her make me question the responsibility of Canada’s healthcare system. I cannot express the urgency for her to be monitored and reevaluated as soon as possible.

Submitted June 13, 2020

I am so pleased to have Dr. Blackwell as my cardiologist. I couldn't ask for a better specialist.

Submitted May 20, 2020

I have had Dr Blackwell as my cardiologist for 20 years. She is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. I often wish she could be my GP because she is so thorough. My worst fear is that she might retire one day. I feel very grateful I am one of her patients.

Submitted Nov. 24, 2019

I was referred to Dr. Blackwell years ago by my GP. I came all the way from a small town in Northern BC. Her office gave me the month and time I was scheduled to see Dr. Blackwell. I waited for 7 months. I took the plane to Vancouver, booked a hotel 1 day before my appointment with her. I was there 1/2 hour early. I took a cab just so I won't get lost in a big city and be there in her clinic on time. When I finally saw her, it was no longer than 10 minutes only for her to say, " I'd better see a cardiologist somewhere else." This was the truth and not an exaggeration. She was heartless and never even took my blood pressure or took the names of the blood pressure pills I was given by my GP and she never asked to send me for another round of tests given that it was 7 months ago that I had an appointment with her. Doctors like Blackwell must be monitored by our Canada Health Care Act. These doctors graduated from the medical field with no more than the Social Philosophy course they took and no longer cared if that's one of the most important components of their profession. I would our suggest for our health system to impose a survey of every specialist there is given the months of wait time, the location of the patients' geographical origins in each province and the gravity or urgency of a patients' conditions. General Medical doctors, in good faith refer patients because these doctors have just not taken the specialization involved to analyze and treat certain serious medical conditions. The GP's are paid less than the specialist and specialists must take time to earn the money paid to them by our health care. But above the payment comes the value that is attached to a profession. Would you rate good a plumber who will charge you a call in fee and would do less than what Home Depot consultant already told you? The analogy is not very smart, even seemed pointless but my point is doctors like her should face consequences and they don't. Fast-forward the years; I got a good medical advice, a combination of medicines from a struggling medical specialist in the outskirts of the Northern part of BC and the follow up of a real committed family doctor. Blackwell has not served my purpose, has not claimed a worthy insurance claim on my behalf and became a contributing nerd in our health care system’s failure. Doctors like Blackwell should be evaluated. Health Care Canada is already spending billions of dollars on health care dealing with wait times, lack of enough practitioners, etc. Has it even occurred to our legislators that part of the problem might be the specialists themselves who don’t do a good job? Has it ever occurred to our government that patients go on a parade to one specialist to another because these specialists fail their patients? What would the GP’s do? Refer the patient to another specialized doctor. How many times has it occurred?

Submitted June 9, 2018

kind and honest, treated me with respect and was very good about explaining what my tests showed
She has a long wait list but it is worth it.

Submitted May 7, 2018

Dr. Blackwell came highly recommended as a cardiologist that really cared about women
and how they are habitually undiagnosed and undertreated for heart disorders. My first impression was not good and I should have gone with that. Live and learn. I wonder if her desire to fit in with her male peers has won out over what was once a commitment to supporting women to get the best care possible. Would not ever recommend this doctor to anyone, male or female.

Submitted March 21, 2018

Her knowledge is great She took her time to explain things to me.

Submitted March 9, 2018