Jason K. Rivers, MD, FRCPC

Contact Information
Pacific Dermaesthetics
Suite 1790 1111 West Georgia
Vancouver, BC V6E 4M3

Alternate Telephone Line:
604-682-7546
Fax: 604-687-5462
Web site: www.vancouverskin.com

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Some Saturdays

Group Practice/Hospital Affiliations
Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Staff, British Columbia Cancer Agency
Staff, Vancouver General Hospital

CDA Membership Status
Member

Medical School and Year of Graduation
University of Ottawa, 1981

Residency Training and Year Completed
Dalhousie University, 1982
University of Ottawa, 1985
University of London, England, 1986

Fellowship Training
New York University Skin and Cancer Unit, USA
University of Sydney, Sydney Melanoma Unit, Australia

Professional Biography
Dr. Jason Rivers is a dermatologist who practices at Pacific Dermaesthetics in downtown Vancouver. He is a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of British Columbia and former director of the dermatology residency program.

Dr. Rivers specializes in the areas of skin cancer, pigmented skin lesions, as well as laser and cosmetic treatments.

His most significant contribution has been in the area of skin cancer research and prevention programs. Dr. Rivers worked with the Skin and Cancer Unit at New York University, followed by several years with the Sydney Melanoma Unit in Australia. He then returned to Canada and served as head of the Canadian Dermatology Association's National Sun Awareness and Skin Cancer Prevention Program for seven years.

The skin cancer prevention campaigns, which reached millions of Canadians each year through the media and educational materials distributed, involved working side by side with groups such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the BC Ministry of Health.

Dr. Rivers was co-principal investigator of a $300,000 study on the sun protection habits of Canadians. He presented a report to the House of Commons Hearing Committee on the Environment (effects of ozone depletion on human skin) and was involved in a forum to create the UV Index.

To date, Dr. Rivers has published  more than 150 papers on skin cancer treatment and prevention, hair transplantation, laser treatments and skin revitalization.

Although now in private practice, Dr. Rivers continues to be involved in teaching and mentoring dermatology residents.   Most recently, he has initiated a skin care company, Riversol Skin Care Inc,  which focuses on products for regular and sensitive skin.

Specialized Training or Interest
American Board of Dermatology, Diplomate, 1986
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, FRCPC, 1986
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1983

Key Professional Achievements and Awards
President's Cup for Outstanding Volunteer Achievement, Canadian Dermatology Association, 1996
Skin Cancer Foundation David A Leinbach Memorial Melanoma Fund Award, 1987
Ontario Ministry of Health Research Personnel Development Program Fellowship, 1987–1988
Golden Triangle award from the American Academy of Dermatology 2002
Best Doctors Canada  2007

Languages
English, French

Gender
Male