Gordon Edward Searles, OD, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Internal Medicine), FRCPC (Dermatology), FACP

Contact Information
Western Canada Dermatology Institute
First Edmonton Place, Suite 920
10665 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB  T5J 3S9

Telephone: 780 424-4440, extension 2295
Fax: 780 424-2534
Cellular: 780 913-5002

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Group Practice/Hospital Affiliations
Western Canada Dermatology Institute

Consultant, University of Alberta Hospital
Consultant, Royal Alexandra Hospital
Consultant, Misericordia Hospital and Community Health Centre
Consultant, Grey Nuns Hospital and Community Health Centre

CDA Membership Status
Member

Medical School and Year of Graduation
McMaster University, 1986

Residency Training and Year Completed
Comprehensive Medicine Internship, Ottawa General Hospital, 1987
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Ottawa, 1989

Fellowship Training
Dermatology Residency, University of Alberta, 1996

Professional Biography
Dr. Gordon Searles is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Medicine, Department of Medicine of the University of Alberta. He is also director of the dermatology resident training program. The Royal College of Physicians of Canada certifies him in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. He is a diplomate in dermatology with the American Board of Dermatology. He was recently honoured by being inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine in recognition of his work with Internal Medicne and Dermatology. He is a member of the Capital Health Authority, Alberta Society of Dermatologists, the Canadian Dermatology Association, and 14 other medical societies.

A graduate of the optometry program at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Searles earned a medical degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Ottawa affiliated hospitals. He then pursued subspecialty training in Dermatology and a Master's of Science in Experimental Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

Dr. Searles practises in association with four other dermatologists at the Western Canada Dermatology Institute in Edmonton. His clinical interests include the management of acne vulgaris, psoriasis, chronic wounds, and the dermatological manifestations of internal disease.

He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife, Susan.

Specialized Training or Interest
Acne vulgaris
Chronic wound care
Dermatological manifestations of systemic disease

Key Professional Achievements and Awards
Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology, 1996
Fellow, American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine, 2001
Director, Resident Training Program in Dermatology, University of Alberta, 1999 to present

Language
English

Gender
Male