The heartfelt medical drama about a brilliant young surgeon with autism is set in San Jose, California – but filmed in Vancouver, Canada, where local buildings became St. Bonaventure Hospital.
Where was The Good Doctor filmed?
The Good Doctor was filmed in and around Vancouver, Canada, standing in for San Jose.
Every The Good Doctor location, explained
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St. Bonaventure Hospital – Surrey
The hospital used a building in Surrey, near Vancouver.
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The city – Vancouver
City scenes used Vancouver and its suburbs.
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The studios – Coquitlam
Hospital interiors were built around Coquitlam.
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San Jose – the setting
The show is set in San Jose, California.
Planning a visit
Vancouver – the show’s real home – is a beautiful, accessible city standing in for San Jose.
The Good Doctor Fun Facts
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San Jose filmed in Vancouver The California-set show was made in Vancouver, Canada.
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A surgeon with autism The hero is a gifted young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.
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Based on a Korean show It adapts a South Korean series of the same name.
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Highmore stars Freddie Highmore plays Dr Shaun Murphy.
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A long run The medical drama ran for seven seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Good Doctor filmed?
In and around Vancouver, Canada, standing in for San Jose.
Is it set in Vancouver?
No – it’s set in San Jose, California, but filmed in Vancouver.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Freddie Highmore.
When did it start?
2017.
