About Dr. Beleznay
Dr. Katie Beleznay is a globally recognized leader in dermatology, international speaker, trainer and author. She is a board certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States, and practices in Vancouver, B.C. at Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Beleznay is active in research and staying up-to-date with the most innovative evidenced-based treatments to make sure you look and feel your best.
Dr. Beleznay completed 14 years of post-secondary education including an undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Victoria and medical school and dermatology residency at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She loves teaching medical students and residents and serves as a Clinical Instructor at the UBC Department of Dermatology and Skin Science.
Dr. Beleznay completed a year-long fellowship in laser and cosmetic dermatology with advanced training with Dr. Shannon Humphrey and Drs Jean and Alastair Carruthers (the founders of Botox), as well as with Dr. Mitchel Goldman at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, a leading clinic in San Diego, Dr. Derek Jones at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, and Dr. Tina Alster at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. She has a special interest and focuses her research in the areas of injectables, safety with cosmetic treatments, acne and rosacea, and is a treating investigator in pivotal clinical trials bringing the latest products and devices to market.
She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, and is a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Dr. Beleznay was also selected to participate in the prestigious ASDS Future Leaders Network and has been the recipient of many academic awards and grants for her contributions to research in the field of dermatology. Dr. Beleznay has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, and serves as a contributing editor for the journal Dermatologic Surgery. She has been an invited lecturer at numerous international conferences, including the World Congress of Dermatology, AAD and ASDS Annual Meetings.
She is the top Canadian Dermatologist on social media (@drkatiebeleznay) reaching an engaged audience of nearly 300k followers with her content receiving more than 70M+ views. Her press features include Globe and Mail, Allure, CBC, CTV, Elle, InStyle and more. She has worked with numerous companies on brand, marketing and digital strategies as well as product launches in the skincare and aesthetic space.
She currently resides in Vancouver with her husband and two sons.