Dr. Nancy Y. Van Laeken, FRCSC
As your cosmetic surgeon, it is my goal to help you achieve the look you want - one that is attractive, natural looking and makes you feel good about yourself.
I spend time with each of my patients, to consult with them about their options and assist them in making the right choices for their cosmetic surgery.
Sincerely,
Nancy Van Laeken, M.D.
Dr. Van Laeken is a certified plastic surgeon by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Her professional affiliations include, The Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as well as the Pacific and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She obtained her M.D. from the University of Ottawa over 28 years ago and went on to complete her Plastic Surgery training at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Van Laeken has also completed advanced training in Reconstructive Microsurgery at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Van Laeken is currently the Chair of the Department of Surgery for Providence Health Care in Vancouver. Her primary role is to provide leadership, direction and development to all clinical, research and academic activities within the Department of Surgery. She is also responsible for motivating and developing the faculty as well as overseeing the clinical education of students. In addition, she is an Associate Head for the Department of Surgery at UBC and a Clinical Associate Professor for the Division of Plastic Surgery. She also serves as the Physician Program Director for Providence Health care. Dr. Van Laeken is an active member at many lower mainland hospitals including; St. Paul’s, St. Vincent’s, Mount St. Joseph’s and B.C. Children’s Hospital. She was awarded one of Canada’s top ten doctors in Hospital News January 2000 and was nominated 2 years in a row as one of YWCA’s Women of Distinction.
Dr. Van Laeken’s special interests include Reconstructive Microsurgery, specifically facial nerve reconstruction following trauma, tumor removal or congenital deformities. She also enjoys performing Aesthetic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction.
Dr. Van laeken performs her private cosmetic procedures at various local private facilities in Vancouver, including Cambie Surgery Center and the False Creek Surgery Center. Both of these facilities are fully accredited by the Canadian and American Association for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities and provide quality care based on the fundamental values of practice as set out in the guidelines of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. A skilled anesthesiologist, ensuring optimum safety and quality care, oversees all surgical procedures.
Overview of Credentials
- Practicing medicine for over 28 years
- Chair, Department of Surgery of Providence Health Care
- Associate Head, Department of Surgery UBC
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Physician Program Director Providence Health Care
- Active Member Dept. of Surgery: St. Paul’s Hospital, Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital, B.C. Children’s Hospital
Professional Affiliations
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Canadian Medical Association
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Pacific Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Awards and Distinctions
- YWCA: Women of Distinction Awards Nominee (2005/2006)
- Awarded one of Canada’s top 10 doctors in Hospital News, Jan. 2000
- Honorary Mention-Master Teaching in Surgery Award, UBC (1995/1996)
- CMUS Excellence in Teaching Award for Medicine Year 4,UBC (1995)
- Master Teaching and Surgery Award, UBC (1990/1992)
- Best Clinical Paper, Vancouver General Hospital (1988)
- Multiple Published Journal Articles and Working Papers
- Ranked as one of Canada's Top 10 consumers of breast implants by Allergan.