Our Doctors
SkinfitMD is headed by Dr. Chih-ho Hong, a board certified dermatologist in both Canada and the US.
His comprehensive knowledge of skin diseases and the anatomy, physiology and therapy of skin enables him to choose the best treatment programs for each and every one of his patients.
Dr. Hong was born and raised in British Columbia and attended medical school at the University of Toronto, graduating with honors, before returning to the University of British Columbia to complete a specialty residency in Dermatology. Dr. Hong also completed extra training at both Oregon Health Sciences University and the University of California San Francisco in subspecialty dermatology areas, including cosmetic and laser dermatology.
Dr. Hong has extensive training and experience in all of the procedures offered at SkinFitMD, with excellent results. The doctor is involved in every treatment, meeting with each patient and personally administering all injections.
Dr. Hong is recognized as a leader in dermatology both nationally and internationally. He has been an author on many peer reviewed scientific publications and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics in dermatology.
Dr. Gurbir Dhadwal is an associate dermatologist at SkinfitMD. Dr. Dhadwal attended Simon Fraser University before studying medicine at the University of British Columbia graduated with honours. He then completed his dermatology residency at the University of British Columbia before joining the dermatology practice of Dr. Chih-ho Hong and SkinfitMD. Dr. Dhadwal has lectured nationally to other physicians on topics of dermatology and has served as an international examiner for dermatology qualification examinations in the Middle East.
What is a dermatologist?
Dermatologists are specialist physicians whom, after completing medical school, receive specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease and the maintenance of skin health, including cosmetic and laser procedures. Dermatologists in Canada have a minimum of 5 additional years of supervised training and are required to sit and pass a rigorous multiday oral and written examination before being allowed to use the specialty designation FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Canada).
Providers without specialized training often join societies and advertise their membership in these societies as a replacement for training. Do not be fooled. Only specialists are allowed to use the designation FRCPC (or FRCSC for surgeons). There are many inexperienced providers out there with limited training and experience. Trust the experience and expertise at SkinfitMD.
Contact us for a consultation with one of our cosmetic dermatologists.