Michael Samycia

Dr. Michael Samycia specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology, and holds certification in both Canada and the United States. He believes patient education is crucial to positive patient outcomes and values spending time with his patients to assess, treat and counsel them on their conditions. His areas of interest are: skin cancer, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, acne, and atopic dermatitis.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Dr. Samycia completed his medical training at the University of Alberta and dermatology residency at the University of British Columbia. Following residency, he practiced in Burnaby and Vancouver for 5 years before returning to his home of Edmonton, where he could be closer to family. During his time in Vancouver, he was a clinical instructor with UBC and involved in training medical students, family medicine and dermatology residents. He served his colleagues as President of the Dermatology Society of British Columbia, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He holds membership with the Canadian Dermatology Association, American Academy of Dermatology, and European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

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He actively attends and presents at national and international conferences, assists in training medical students and residents with an interest in dermatology, and provides continuing medical education to family physicians in his community.

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Dr. Samycia Practices at Stratica Dermatology in Edmonton, Alberta.

Phone: 780-428-5554

Fax: 780-428-5556