Personal Summary:

Dr. Gordon Searles is a dually-certified Internal Medicine Specialist and Dermatologist that practices with the objective of treating each patient as an individual with unique needs. As the founder of Searles Dermatology & Aesthetics, it is his goal to provide compassionate and effective care in an environment that encourages each patients’ understanding of their disease and its management. Dr. Searles welcomes a diverse group of patients with general dermatology needs or conditions that require subspecialty expertise.

Dr. Searles has been practicing in the Edmonton area for the past 19 years. He founded Searles Dermatology & Aesthetics in Fall 2009. He completed his Internal Medicine training at the University of Ottawa, and his Dermatology training at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, and also completed his Master of Science in Experimental Medicine. He was Programme Director of Residency Training for Dermatology for ten years. Currently, Dr. Searles participates in the training of primary-care and dermatology resident physicians in the Edmonton area.

Medical School and Year of Graduation:

McMaster University, 1986

Residency Training and Year Completed:

Internal Medicine: Ottawa 1990Dermatology: Alberta 1996

Group Practice/Hospital Affiliations:

University of Alberta Hospital

Key Professional Achievements and Awards:

President, Canadian Society for Dermatologic Surgery President, Canadian Dermatology Foundation Past President. Canadian Dermatology Association Past President , Pacific Dermatology Association

Specialized Training or Interests:

Application of Light Technologies to Medical Conditions Interest in Dermatologic Therapies for Persons of Colour Facial Rejuvenation