Our Office
We will strive to address the needs of each and every patient and above all take the time to listen and make them feel heard. We will aim to provide the highest level of patient care for all patients by maintaining high standards of integrity, cleanliness, attention to detail, and efficiency.
Mission Statement
Our goal is to uphold an atmosphere where patient satisfaction is our #1 goal. Our doctors are board-certified dermatologists who are committed to continuing medical education and bringing the latest dermatologic advances through research and innovation to our patients.
We strive to address the needs of each and every patient and deliver clinical results based on cutting edge research, education and medical information.
We want to be known as the office that “goes above and beyond”. We will aim to integrate cutting-edge technology in a way that enhances the patient experience and improves efficiency without losing the human touch.
Board Certified Medical, Surgical
& Cosmetic Dermatologists
We seek to provide our staff with a safe, ethical, and supportive environment where positivity and collaborative learning is encouraged. We value fairness and honesty, and loyalty/longevity/tenure will be rewarded. It is our desire to be a leading centre of excellence in all areas of dermatology and we will actively seek to hire staff who share this passion.
Dr. Andrei Metelitsa
MD., FRCPC., FAAD
Dr. Andrei Metelitsa, FRCPC, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and United States and is currently Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. He graduated from medical school at the University of Alberta, Canada at the age of 23. He further received a 5-year dermatology training at the University of Alberta. After completing his residency, Dr. Metelitsa pursued an additional 1-year fellowship training in Lasers and Cosmetic Surgery in Boston, Massachusetts at SkinCare Physicians under the direction of world-renowned faculty from Harvard and Yale.
Dr Metelitsa’s Special Interests include: Botox and Dysport injections, Restylane and Juvederm Injections (filler), CO2 Laser Rejuvenation, Excel V Laser, Skin Cancer, Psoriasis
Dr. Elaine Dupuis
MD., FRCPC., FAAD
Dr. Elaine Dupuis is from the West Coast and graduated medical school from the University of British Columbia. She completed her five-year formal training in dermatology at the University of Calgary and is a board certified dermatologist in Canada and the U.S. She practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology with a patient-centered approach. She is on faculty with the University of Calgary as a clinical assistant professor and member of the Division of Dermatology. Dr. Dupuis has special interests in skin cancer and prevention, psoriasis, and pregnancy dermatoses with publication in the top journals in her specialty. When not in office, Dr. Dupuis enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter.
Dr. Susan Poelman
MSc., MD., FRCPC., FAAD
Dr. Poelman is a Canadian and U.S. board-certified Dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology of the skin, hair, and nails. She has a special interest in melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. She has established a women's health clinic which includes treatment for acne, rosacea, vulvar (female genital) skin conditions, hidradenitis suppurativa, and offers a unique scientific evidence-based approach to cosmetic procedures. She is also interested in psoriasis and eczema and has recently established a rapid-access clinic for psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer (patients will be seen within 1 week with a physician referral).
Dr. Danya Traboulsi
MD., FRCPC., FAAD
Dr. Danya Traboulsi completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary in 2011. She pursued medical school at Queen’s University and was awarded the Franklin & Helene Bracken Scholarship in Medicine, granted to students with the highest academic standing. Upon graduating from Queen’s in 2014, Dr Traboulsi returned to the University of Calgary to complete her Dermatology residency where she acted as Chief Resident from 2017-2018. She was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award by the Resident and Fellows Society of the Canadian Dermatology Association in 2018.
Dr. Lauren Lam
MD., FRCPC., FAAD
Dr. Lam is a Canadian & American board-certified dermatologist. She is a native Calgarian who completed her medical school training at the University of Calgary & her dermatology residency at the University of Alberta. Since graduating, Dr. Lam has become an Associate Clinical Professor with the University of Alberta.
Her particular passions in dermatology are acne, hair loss disorders & skin of colour. She is a recipient of the North American Hair Research Society Mentorship Grant, where she was mentored as a visiting resident at the University of California Los Angeles.
In addition to her regular practice, she volunteers on overseas medical trips. Her passion for providing care for under-served populations has taken her to Nunavut, rural Fiji, the Margaret Chisholm Resettlement Centre & Calgary Drop Inn Centre.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Lam is a proud aunt to 3 dogs, culinary enthusiast & international explorer.
Her particular passions in dermatology are acne, hair loss disorders & skin of colour. She is a recipient of the North American Hair Research Society Mentorship Grant, where she was mentored as a visiting resident at the University of California Los Angeles.
In addition to her regular practice, she volunteers on overseas medical trips. Her passion for providing care for under-served populations has taken her to Nunavut, rural Fiji, the Margaret Chisholm Resettlement Centre & Calgary Drop Inn Centre.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Lam is a proud aunt to 3 dogs, culinary enthusiast & international explorer.