Dr. Skotnicki received her undergraduate degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Toronto. She completed medical school at the same institution, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. She went on to complete her dermatology training at the University of Ottawa, and was awarded her fellowship in Dermatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in June 1997. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine in the Divisions of Dermatology and Occupational Health. Her memberships include the Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Dermatology Association, American Dermatology Association and American Contact Dermatitis Society. She is a Board member of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
Dr. Skotnicki has been practising in the Toronto area since 1997. She is currently on staff at both Women's College Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital as a Consultant Dermatologist. At St. Michael's she is a member of the Occupational Disease Specialty Program, and is responsible for seeing complex Allergic and Occupational skin diseases. A leading expert in Allergic Skin Disease, she is one of a handful of dermatologists in Canada with a sub-specialty interest in Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch or Allergy Skin Testing. She is an also a consultant for the Workplace Safety Insurance Board.
Active in research and education, Dr. Skotnicki has been teaching University of Toronto Dermatology, Allergy and Family Medicine residents at her St. Michael's Hospital clinic since 1999. She is also a member of CREOD, the Centre for Research Expertise in Occupational Disease, and has published articles on different aspects of Allergic Skin Disease.
Quoted in Flare, Glow, Elle Canada, Toronto Life Fashion, Toronto Star, and The Globe and Mail Dr. Skotnicki is a contributing writer for Allergic Living Magazine, where she answers patients' questions quarterly. Her radio and televisions appearances include Breakfast TV, ET Canada, CTV, City TV, Global News, Shop Toronto and CBC Radio. She has also been a consultant for Oil of Olay, Neutrogena and Lubriderm, is an active member of the Dove Advisory Board and has been the spokesperson for KAO, a company that represents Jergens, Bioré & Curél since 2006.
Dr. Skotnicki started the Bay Dermatology Centre in 2006 in an effort to provide a full-service dermatology centre that focuses on the patient, not procedures.
Curriculum Vitae: Sandy Skotnicki (pdf)
Julia M. Carroll
Dr. Carroll completed her dermatology training at the University of Toronto. Prior to her dermatology training she completed medical school at Dalhousie University, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha, and also attained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Acadia University.
She is an active member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, Toronto Dermatologic Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology. Besides her busy dermatology practice, she is actively involved in the teaching of residents and medical students. She also acts as a spokesperson and consultant for a number of major skincare brands.
Dr. Carroll approaches her interest in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology with warmth and enthusiasm. Her patient-focused method provides optimal dermatologic care. As a dermatologist, Dr. Carroll is an expert in a number of cosmetic dermatologic procedures including Botox Cosmetic® injections, dermal fillers such as Juvederm® and Restylane®, Soft Lifts®, sclerotherapy vein treatment, chemical peels and laser procedures. She also has a special interest in hand rejuvenation.
Afsaneh Alavi
Dr Alavi is a Dermatologist and completed a 2-year wound healing fellowship at the University of Toronto. She completed her medical school in Iran and her dermatology training in Iran (1998) and Canada (2011). She has 8 years experience in cosmetic dermatology including Botox, fillers and laser procedures. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada awarded her fellowship in dermatology in June of 2011. She is an active member of Canadian Dermatology Association, American Academy of Dermatology and Canadian Association of Wound Care.
She is currently on staff at both Women's College Hospital and Trillium Hospital as a dermatology consultant. Her wound care expertise has grown from the completion of the International inter-professional wound care course (IIWCC) in 2004-2005 and a wound care fellowship (2005-2007). Dr Alavi has co-authored three chapters in the Chronic Wound Care book: A Clinical Source Book for Healthcare Professionals and a chapter in the American Diabetic Association book. She was also a co-investigator on a primary care reform project for the comprehensive treatment of leg and foot ulcers in a home care population for the Ontario Government ministry of health and Long Term Care.
Dr Alavi is active in research and education. She is a board director's member of the Canadian Association of Wound Care. She also serves on Medical advisory board of Canadian Pemphigus and Pemphigoid foundation and Mastocytosis society of Canada. She has presented for international wound conferences and has been published in wound care and dermatology Journals. She actively worked for the development of the IIWCC course for the Middle East through the collaboration of the University of Toronto as faculty and International co-director and coordinator for International Interdisciplinary wound care course in collaboration with the University of Toronto in Iran (2007), Saudi Arabia (2008) and Abu-Dhabi (2012).
Bay Dermatology Centre offers a full range of cosmetic procedures. Referral from another doctor is not necessary to see a dermatologist at the centre for more information on one of our services. Patients can also request to meet with our Registered Nurse who runs the laser area of the clinic to discuss any of the various cosmetic procedures offered at the Bay Dermatolgoy Centre.
