Dr Vance W. Elliott

Dr. Vance Elliott grew up in Saskatchewan, but has made his home in the Edmonton area since 1996. From that year until late 2003, he was head surgeon with a large hair restoration group in Canada and the USA. In 2000, he and his family moved to Sherwood Park, adjacent to Edmonton. His children attend school in this community and he launched his Hair Surgery and Cosmetic Medicine practice in late 2004.

Since then, his practice has grown to include dermatologic surgery, Botox, facial rejuvenation with temporary and permanent fillers, and vein treatments.

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors, Concordia College, Edmonton AB, 1990 MD (with distinction), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, 1994
Family Practice Residency, Regina, SK, Canada, 1994-1996
Chief Resident, Regina, SK, Canada, 1995-1996
Certificate of College of Family Physicians of Canada, 1996

Practice Experience:
Intensive Care and Coronary Care Physician, Regina General Hospital, 1995-1996
Emergency Physician, Regina General Hospital, 1995-1996
Hair Transplant Specialist with a multinational hair restoration group, 1996- 2004
Trained all new physicians and medical assistants with above group from 1997-2004
Accreditations:
Member CAHRS (Canadian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery)
Member ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery)
Member ASHRS (American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery)
Hair restoration surgery advisory council member for American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Column Editor: Hair Repair – Hair Transplant Forum International 2002 – 2005
Column Editor: Surgeon of the Month – Hair Transplant Forum International 2005, 2006
Committee Chair: ISHRS Website Committee, 2005
Committee Member: Continuing Medical Education Committee – ISHRS, 2005, 2006
Committee Member: Fellowship Training Committee – ISHRS, 2004, 2005, 2006
Scientific Program Co-Chair: Basics Program 2005 – ISHRS Scientific Assembly
Member ISHRS Physician Training Task Force 2005, 2006