To my dear patients;
I have retired from surgical practice as of the end of 2024.
I am writing a few parting words to you to help guide your care in the future. I have long recognized the importance of continuity of care. Returning patients have been the backbone of my practice for many years, and in the months since I first announced my retirement, many patients have come for either a final procedure under my care or at least an opinion. Finding a trusted health care professional is a challenge, and I know many of you would want guidance in who to see in the future.
My colleague, Dr. Asim Bashir, will be taking over from me, and will assume responsibilities for my existing patients. He brings extensive experience, and a practice manner and ethics, which you will find is consistent with your past experience with my practice.
Regardless of how long in the past you were under my care, feel free to contact the office, directly by phone, or through the contact section on either Dr. Bashir’s or my existing website. I am certain you will be in good hands under his care.
The office number will remain unchanged (604-874-2078).
My other trusted colleague, Dr. Esta Bovill, will continue to practice out of our office. She has shared my clinic for the past five years and has a well-established practice with many years’ experience.
Susan Mackenzie, RN, continues to provide outstanding care for those requesting non-surgical injectable treatment such as fillers and neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, etc)
Your medical record (“chart”) will be under Dr. Bashir’s care and will be accessible. Should you wish to have your record transferred to another professional, they are digital, and this can be done easily with your written permission.
I have been in private practice for thirty-five years and have been involved in plastic surgery for over forty. During that time there has been an astounding explosion in techniques in aesthetic surgery for appearance as well as an understanding of your needs as an aesthetic surgery patient. This has included better breast enhancement techniques and implants, endoscopic breast and forehead lifts, dramatically more natural facial aging treatment, and body contouring based on sound understanding of anatomy and surgical safety.
Over the years, I have cared for tens of thousands of patients, delivering surgical care for major esthetic procedures, extensive facial and other traumas, as well as skin cancers and many small skin growths. Regardless of whether it was for complex and difficult matters, or simple small procedures under local anesthesia, I have always tried to give a very high level of personal and professional care and deliver the best techniques available.
I know this standard will be continued by my successors.
It has been an honour and a pleasure serving you, my patients.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Gelfant MD FRCSC
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