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We are a group of consulting general pediatricians in Victoria, BC.  â€‹We accept referrals from family physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives to provide expertise in a broad range of children's health concerns, from birth through the teenage years. Outside of Breakwater Pediatrics,  we provide care for children hospitalized at Victoria General Hospital, and participate in teaching through the UBC's Island Medical Program.

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We gratefully acknowledge that our office is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples, and we are committed to supporting the health of indigenous children and families in our community. 

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Our team

At Breakwater Pediatrics, we teach medical students and residents through the local medical school (UBC’s Island Medical Program). In addition to your pediatrician, you may meet a medical student or resident doctor as part of your visit. 

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Dr. Ricki Hagen

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

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Dr. Hagen is a consulting pediatrician at Breakwater Pediatrics and at Victoria General. Previously a nurse in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at VGH, she went on to complete medical school at the University of Calgary, and then residency training through the Vancouver Island stream at UBC. She is an attending on the pediatric and neonatal wards at VGH, and a clinical instructor for UBC's Department of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Chris Harper

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

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Dr. Harper is a consulting pediatrician at Victoria General Hospital. Originally from the Maritimes, he completed medical school at the University of Toronto, and residency through UBC's Vancouver Island stream. He is an attending on the pediatric and neonatal wards at VGH, and a clinical instructor for UBC's Department of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Barbara Lelj Garolla Di Bard

MD PhD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

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Originally from Italy, Dr. Lelj has lived in Europe, Africa, and New Zealand before settling on the West Coast. After a career in academia and teaching, she transitioned to clinical medicine through UBC's Island Medical Program (IMP) and Pediatric Residency. She works in clinic, at Victoria General providing acute care, and provides outreach coverage in Northern BC and up island. She serves as the Simulation education lead for the IMP program, and serves on the executive board for the BC Pediatric Society. â€‹ She provides service in English and Italian. 

Dr. Sarah O'Connor

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

Dr. Rebekah Smith

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

Dr. Julie Hughes

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

Dr. Megan Cox

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

Dr. Victoria Wilkins

MD FRCPC, General Pediatrician

Randi Poirier

Nurse Practitioner

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For only those that are attached to Nurse Practitioner care, you can book appointments here: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/online-booking/6464fe8c-de54-4eee-ad0b-a31de021cfee

Address

Unit 328, 1175 Cook Street

Victoria, British Columbia 

V8V 4A1​

Phone

778-247-1175

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Answered 9-12  and 1-3 PM.  Closed weekends & stat holidays.

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2026 Holiday Closure: 

24-Dec-2026 to 03-Jan-2027

Email

Fax

250-984-0504

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