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Dermatology

Overview

Our Division of Dermatology has defined areas of excellence.

  • Cancer: including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Inflammatory Dermatoses: including conditions such as contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
  • Phototherapy
  • Skin of Colour Clinic
  • Vulvar Dermatology

General Dermatology Clinic (Physicians referrals only) – Civic Campus

Patients are assessed and treated for a broad spectrum of dermatological disorders which range from rashes, hives, lumps and bumps through to shingles, lupus-like disorders, pre-cancerous lesions and skin cancers.  Surgeries requiring a local anesthetic are conducted within the clinic and are well-supported by ongoing patient education.

Clinic days:

  • Mondays – 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays – 8:00 am – 4: 00 pm
  • Wednesdays – 1:00 pm – 3:00 p.m

Phototherapy and Psoriasis Clinic (Dermatologist referrals only) – Civic Campus

Ultraviolet light (UVB or UVA) is used 3-6 times per week to treat several resistant skin disorders including psoriasis, eczema, pruritus and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Adjuvant topical therapies are discussed and there is intensive counselling and support from our phototherapy nurses.

Treatment Days:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Clinic Day:

  • Thursday – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Mohs Surgery Clinic – (Physician Referrals only) – Civic Campus

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized and highly effective procedure for treating common types of skin cancer.  Mohs surgery is most commonly used to treat basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell of skin on a patient from the neck up to the head.  Certain melanomas and other skin cancers can also be treated with Mohs surgery.  Mosh surgery provides very high cure rates with minimal loss of normal tissue.  It is all performed under local anesthetic.

Clinic days:

  • Mondays – Fridays – 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m

Contact Dermatology /Patch Testing Clinic– (Physician Referrals Only) – Civic Campus

Patients are assessed and standardized patches of different allergens are applied directly to patients to obtain a diagnosis for the treatment of contact allergies.  The patient should bring all personal care items including cosmetics and any clothing that may be causing an allergic reaction to the first appointment.

Clinic days:

  • Mondays – 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays – 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.
  • Fridays – 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Pigmented Lesion Derm Clinic – (Dermatologist referrals only) – Civic Campus

The Pigmented Lesion Clinic has as its principal goals the detection of malignant melanoma in its early, curable, phase in high-risk patients.  Patients are referred to this clinic for melanoma screening and the assessment and management of complicated pigmented lesions.

Clinic Days:

  • Thursdays – 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Cancer Clinic – Dermatology – TOH – General Campus – Module A

Specialty clinic for the treatment and diagnosis of skin cancer.  Referrals are required from family physicians, dermatologists or sub-speciality physicians.  Direct patient bookings are not accepted.

Clinic days:

  • Thursdays – 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

The Vulvar Derm Clinic – _(Physician Referrals only) – Civic Campus

The Vulvar Dermatology Clinic assesses and manages people with acute and chronic vulvar skin conditions or lesions.   Vulvar diseases can present with a range of signs and symptoms including itch, pain, bleeding and burning.  Some of the conditions diagnosed and treated in the clinic include lichen sclerosis, lichen planus, psoriasis, eczema and various types of skin cancer.  The clinic also serves as an education centre for medical students, residents and fellows to learn more about treating vulvar skin conditions. 

Clinic Days:

  • Every 2nd Thursday – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Rapid Access Derm Clinic – (Physician Referrals only) – Civic Campus

This clinic runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

The Rapid Access Dermatology Clinic tries to address the need for a timely diagnostic clarification or treatment advice of a skin condition.  It does not provide follow-up care to facilitate patient flow through the clinic.  The common conditions treated or diagnosed in the clinic include skin cancers, severe eczema and psoriasis, blistering skin conditions, vasculitis and other acute conditions.  The clinic also provides training in skin diseases for medical students, residents and fellows. 

Clinic days:

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Skin of Colour Derm Clinic – (Physician Referrals only) – Civic Campus

The Skin of Colour Dermatology Clinic focuses on improving access to care and providing up-to-date treatments for patients with non-Caucasian skin types. The clinic aims to address gaps in care for patients with skin conditions in diverse skin types.  In addition to care, the Clinic serves as an education centre for medical students and fellows to learn more about treating conditions in darker skin.

Clinic Days:

  • Fridays – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Us

Clinics:

  • General Dermatology
  • Skin of Colour
  • Pigmented Lesion Clinic
  • Vulvar Clinic

Phone – 613-761-4689
Fax – 613-761-4087

Contact Dermatitis/Patch Testing

Phone – 613-798-5555 ext 10440 or 10441
Fax – 613-761-5093

Moh’s Surgery

Phone – 613-761-4776
Fax – 613-761-5093

Phototherapy and Psoriasis

Phone – 613-761-4069
Fax – 613-761-4194

Cancer Clinic – General Campus

Phone – 613-737-7700 ext: 70120
Fax – 613-247-3516

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Last updated on: September 23rd, 2024