Leslie D. Kerluke, MD, FRCS(C) has specialized in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery since 1992.

After attending Simon Fraser University where he received his BSc (Honors), he graduated from the University of BC School of Medicine.

Dr. Kerluke completed his Plastic Surgery training at the University of Toronto, training under many of North America's top Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Kerluke was actively involved in research projects in plastic surgery at the University of Toronto, including breast implant reconstruction, wound healing and aesthetic plastic surgery results and patient satisfaction. During his residency, Dr. Kerluke, spent six months as the surgeon to the University of Toronto Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Upon completing his Plastic Surgery residency in 1992, Dr. Kerluke completed a further year of fellowship training with six months at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and six months at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver.

In 1993, Dr. Kerluke entered private practice. He is a Plastic Surgeon on staff at Lions Gate Hospital with an office in North Vancouver. He also has consulting privileges at several other lower mainland hospitals.

Dr. Kerluke specializes in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. In 1999, he founded Valley Cosmetic Surgery Associates in partnership with two other Plastic Surgeons and an Anesthesiologist. Valley Cosmetic Surgery Centre provides exemplary, leading edge technology and patient focused care in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery for the lower mainland.

Dr. Kerluke's primary interests are cosmetic surgical procedures including:

• body contouring surgery - abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction
• cosmetic breast surgery - breast augmentation and breast lift
• facial rejuvenation - facelift, browlift, laser resurfacing and eyelidlift

He also has a special interest in endoscopically assisted techniques for facial, breast and body contouring. Dr. Kerluke also maintains a keen interest in non-surgical options for skin health maintenance and age management.

Dr. Kerluke is Royal College Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and an active member of many notable organizations and societies.

Dr. Kerluke is a member of these professional bodies:

• Canadian Medical Association
• BC Medical Association
• Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Canadian Society of Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
• Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Canada)
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kerluke is a native of Vancouver and now lives in North Vancouver.

Dr. Kerluke has been married for over 20 years and has 3 wonderful children. He enjoys his time away from work with his family and participates in many West Coast-type activities, including squash, golf, boating and skiing and snowboarding. He particularly enjoys these activities with his wife and children.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in North Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), conveniently near from the Vancouver area.