ABOUT
ABOUT THE DERM.CA CLINIC
Our highly experienced team is committed to delivering the highest level of care with exceptional results. We are driven by an unending pursuit of excellence.
Ildikó Juhasz
CEO of Clinic, Director of Cosmetic Medicine, Laser Clinician, and founder of Revoderm Skincare
About Ildikó Juhasz
From the clinic’s inception in 2008, Dr. Alanen has devoted his clinical dermatology practice to skin cancer surgery and prevention as well as medical dermatology. He has been partners from the beginning with the incomparable Ildikó Juhasz. Dr. Alanen states that:
“In my thirty years in medicine, I have never met anyone like Ildikó. She is truly passionate about dermatology. She is kind, funny, incredibly intelligent, absolutely full of life and she is remarkably skilled. So many people in health care have book smarts but she is uniquely effective as a clinician, since she knows how to combine therapies, be it laser, injectables, cosmeceuticals or medical therapies. She knows how to push the envelope to get the best results. You just can’t read these things in a book; you have this gift, or you don’t. She has put in what Malcolm Gladwell has memorably called the mandatory 10,000 hours for greatness”.
Ildikó is the CEO of the clinic and Director of Cosmetic Medicine at Derm.ca. So many of her clients have had many, many years of sun exposure in childhood years and Ildikó’s skills with lasers, cosmeceuticals and injectables reverse this. But that is only part of the story. She has an excellent “eye” for detecting potentially worrisome spots on her clients (remember – almost every issue that is deemed “cosmetic” or “anti-aging” comes from sunshine, just like skin cancer). On practically every day, she will call Dr. Alanen into her room to double-check a potentially worrisome lesion; she regularly finds skin cancers at an early stage. You just don’t get that at a MediSpa... Not surprisingly, she has developed a very large and loyal client base.
Ildikó trained as a nurse in Europe before coming to Canada twenty years ago and she is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association as well as the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Also, Ildikó regularly attends the Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine World Congress in Europe, the leading anti-aging conference in the world. She has used her extensive laser experience and skincare knowledge and this has resulted in Revoderm – the ultimate luxury skincare line.
Ildikó sees her own cosmetic clients and patients (but, happily, you don’t need a referral to see her although many physicians do indeed refer to her). She creates individualized treatment plans for everyone and does detailed before and after pictures. Her favourite procedures are the non-surgical facelift, deep non-surgical wrinkle treatments (e.g. resurfacing laser, platelet-rich plasma, acne scar therapies and MiraDry for disabling excessive sweating) and “anything where I can use my nursing background. Also, I want to be able to show results after just one treatment”. She specializes in advanced cosmetic procedures including PRP, stem cell treatments, facial rejuvenation, hair restoration, advanced acne treatments, medical resurfacing, and the Profound non-surgical Facelift.
“What I enjoy the most about non-surgical procedures is that you can see results immediately if you know what you’re doing. There is an art to it and I enjoy the artistic element more than anything!”
CREDENTIALS
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Dermatology Nurses Association
Dr. Ken Alanen
Triple Certified Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist and Laboratory Medicine Specialist
About Dr. Alanen
Dr. Ken Alanen believes that world-class skin care starts with listening to your story and making you feel right at home. Recognized as one of Canada’s leading authorities in advanced skin care, skin pathology, and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Alanen combines deep clinical expertise with a genuine passion for helping patients look and feel their best.
With 17 years of formal academic training, Dr. Alanen is triple-certified as a dermatologist, laboratory medicine physician, and subspecialty-certified dermatopathologist, as well as a fully credentialed Mohs skin cancer surgeon. This rare combination means he doesn’t just examine your skin; he understands it from the surface down to the microscope, allowing him to deliver remarkably precise, life-saving care. Over his career, he has personally reviewed more than 250,000 skin biopsy specimens.
In 2008, Dr. Alanen co-founded Derm.ca alongside Ildikó Juhasz. Since then, the team has cared for over 160,000 patients, performed more than 50,000 skin cancer surgeries, and built Canada’s busiest mole mapping service. Dr. Alanen also offers photodynamic therapy (PDT) to help prevent non-melanoma skin cancer.
Dr. Alanen knows that skin concerns, especially acne and scarring, can deeply affect your everyday confidence. As Calgary’s go-to specialist for advanced acne scar treatments, including subcision, Bellafill injections, and medical-grade TCA peels, he takes a personalized, compassionate approach with every patient. Whether you’re visiting for medical care or a cosmetic refresh such as Botox, dermal fillers, or thread lifts, Dr. Alanen considers your unique facial anatomy and personal goals and gives you honest, tailored guidance every step of the way.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Alanen loves sharing his knowledge. He has co-authored a textbook, published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals, served as a trusted medico-legal expert, and spoken at conferences worldwide, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP).
Ready to start your skin journey? Contact Derm.ca to learn about our medical and surgical referral requirements or to book a cosmetic consultation. We’d love to care for you!
CREDENTIALS
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Canadian Dermatology Association
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- American Society of Mohs Surgery
- Canadian Dermatology Foundation
- American Society of Dermatopathology
An award-winning clinic.
We are proud to be recognized locally and internationally for our exceptional level of service and commitment to patient care.
"Derm.ca, Congratulations — you've been named a Top Morpheus8 Provider for 2025! This recognition reflects your ongoing hard work, expertise, and dedication to your practice." - inMode
Mission + Values
Education
Education is where it all begins; we are true consultants, having had many years of formal training and experience. Between them, Dr. Alanen and CEO Ildikó Juhasz have 25 years of formal training. Each of us has been in the world of dermatology for over twenty years. We share our knowledge with patients, colleagues and trainees. The clinic has seen over 120,000 patients since opening in September 2008. We have removed over 20,000 skin cancers (via Mohs’ micrographic surgery and conventional techniques). We have treated over 25,000 cosmetic patients.
Honesty
At Derm.ca, we never make unrealistic promises about what to expect. We are every transparent about results, pricing and treatment plan. Ildiko is guided by the mindset of “never over-promise or under-deliver”. She believes in “before and after” pictures. Her results speak for themselves. She proves this with cutting edge skin imaging and skin analysis technology. Dr. Alanen shares this belief system – be it when removing a skin cancer, doing an online visit and seeing cases under the microscope.
Excellence
We are very, very type A. In everything that we do – from the minute we see your referral, your email, your phone call to your actual visit and everything that follows, we strive to always be the best. If we are late, we apologize; if you are not happy, we listen to you and we strive to always improve our service.
You may see an aura of calm or humor when you are in the clinic, but rest assured, we conduct ourselves the notion that “….the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” We do this every single day. And we play great music.
Integrity
We are here for you: from start to finish, and beyond. This means that if you have had a procedure done, we are reachable. We give our cell phone numbers out and we actually answer – 24 / 7 / 365.
We invite patients to book a follow up appointment to make sure the satisfaction is there.
Ownership + Commitment
If you are not satisfied with your outcome, we want you to come back and chat with us. It is a much better format than an online review.
We commit ourselves 100% to all of our patients and clients, we care about them genuinely and are always there to help!
Being the Best
This is a result of continuous learning (regularly attending the best conferences), using the best technologies available, delivering the most advanced techniques and giving the utmost to our clients and patients. As a result of the drive to be the best, consider:
We are true leaders in the field on a national scale as evidenced by development of professional grade skin care (Revoderm: Revolution in Dermatology). www.revoderm.com.
We are regularly called upon for expert second opinions.
We are a major referral centre for the entire range of dermatology conditions: everything from general dermatology to skin cancer to cosmetic medicine.
We have been doing telemedicine for over ten years at www.teledermatology.ca.
We launched the first and only cross-country telemedicine service for acne: www.acne.ca.
Gratitude
We have been very lucky in life and we are mindful of this every day. We have encountered some truly remarkable people (staff, patients, clients) over the years have given back in many ways including charitable donations to Annual support for the MS Walk, Regular financial support for The Calgary Humane Society, The Four Feet Companion Foundation, Financial support for Olympic Athletes. Ildikó and Ken are avid cyclists and we recently organized a clinic team for the Ride to Conquer Cancer (with all funds donated to skin cancer research).
Most Dermatology clinics “see you, fix you, and then dismiss you”; we don’t. Because skin disorders are common. Toward that end, Dr. Alanen commonly quotes Don Henley from Hotel California: "You can check any time you like, but you can never leave.”
Thanks everyone. See you soon.
Ildikó + Ken
Get In Touch
Need a Calgary dermatologist? Reach out to us with any questions or concerns, and expect prompt and professional care from our team. Don’t forget to provide as much detail as possible when submitting any information.
Feel free to give us a call as well at (403) 202-4038 (cosmetic) or 403-457-1900 (medical).
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