Meet Your Doctors: BC
Your Dermatology Team
All Referred Patients are Seen by an FRCPC Dermatologist
Your Family Medicine Team
For patients who don't have access to a Family Doctor
Our Doctors are active Members of:
Dr. Erin Gore-Hickman
MD, CCFP is a Family Doctor
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Dalhousie University
Medical Education: University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Education: Family Medicine at the University of Calgary
Dr. Erin Gore-Hickman lives on Vancouver Island with her family. She enjoys going on forest walks with her son, and relaxing with a good book after said walks. She greatly values being a part of the DermCafé team, and believes in providing quality virtual care that is empowering and accessible to all patients.
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Dr. Michael Samycia
MD, FRCPC is a Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Feras Ghazawi
MD, PhD, MSc, FRCPC, DABD, FAAD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist. He is fluent in English and Arabic
Medical Education: McGill University
Graduate Education: PhD Doctorate degree in Immunology and Master’s degree in Cancer research, both from the University of Ottawa
Post-Graduate Education: Dermatology residency training, University of Ottawa (Chief resident)
Medical interests: General dermatology (including acne, rosacea, eczema), skin cancer and dermatologic surgery
Send an MD-to-MD eConsult to Dr. Feras Al Ghazawi
"It would be my pleasure and privilege to assist you and your loved ones to achieve the best possible outcomes with your skin issues. Through my scientific research and extensive training in dermatology, I keep up to date with the rapid advancement in the field to provide you with evidence-based treatment methods and options to achieve a desirable result. I look forward to working together and answering your questions!”
Dr. Elaine Dupuis
MD, FRCPC is a Board-Certified Dermatologist.
Medical Education: University of British Columbia
Post-Graduate Education: Dermatology at the University of Calgary
Medical interests: Acne, rosacea, psoriasis, skin cancer surveillance and prevention
Send an MD-to-MD eConsult to Dr. Elaine Dupuis
“Appreciating the impact of skin on our daily activities, I strive to provide a comprehensive treatment plan to improve skin conditions for my patients and have a positive influence on their quality of life."
Please note: Dr. Dupuis does not see pediatric dermatology patients under the age of 12
Dr. Linda Jiao
MD, CCFP is a Family Doctor
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia
Medical Education: Saba University School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Education: Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia
"I am excited to provide medical care via DermCafe in BC. I am passionate about teleheath as it provides better accessibility for patients. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family and create invaluable memories."
Dr. Fatmah Alzahrani
MD, FRCPC, DABD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist.
Medical Education: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, University of Alberta, Phoenix Children's Hospital, & Dalhousie University
Certifications: Double-board certified in Dermatology in U.S. and Canada and the ACGME-certified Pediatric Dermatologist
Double-fellowship trained in Pediatric Dermatology and Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology
Medical interests: Complex pediatric dermatology, laser surgery, skin surgery, medical skincare, aesthetic dermatology, technology in medicine
Send an MD-to-MD eConsult to Dr. Fatmah AlZahrani
“I want to use my knowledge in complex pediatric dermatology to help diagnose and manage rare pediatric congenital or genetic diseases. I also use laser surgery to treat various challenging skin conditions in both adults and pediatric patients."