Dr. Jimmy Poon on CBC's The National

Dr. Jimmy Poon practices cosmetic surgery out of his office in Mississauga Ontario.


He was recently featured on CBC's The National with the following story on June 25th 2007. http://www.cbc.ca/national/blog/video/health/skin_deep_when_things_go_wrong_1.html

Is Dr. Jimmy Poon Certified?
Jimmy Poon is board certified by The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The RCPSO classifies Mr Poon as his speciality being Family Medicine.
http://www.cpso.on.ca/Doctor_Search/summary.asp?Type=ADV&intCurrentPage=2&sNameRefNo=0026073

Dr. Jimmy Poon is a licensed MD, family physician, who is practicing plastic surgery which is legal in Canada.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certifies a doctor in their specialty. Any MD in Canada within the private system, unlike the public system, can elect to perform cosmetic surgery. They do not have to be recognized as cosmetic surgeons by the RCPSC.

Are Most Cosmetic Surgeons MD's?
Unfortunately many MD's in Canada perform cosmetic surgery. This is something most licensed cosmetic surgeons don't agree with.

A surgeon who completes the requirements above are considered to be board certified surgeons by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. ( RCPSC ).

Is going Non-Certified Safe?:
Although a certified surgeon does give you a higher lever of assurance, choosing a non-certified surgeon is an option to consider.


Many Physicians have a high level of expertise and experience in cosmetic surgery.


Example: Consider an experienced Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, Throat) doctor for a Rhinoplasty (nose job or nose reshaping).


Verify your doctor is Board Certified with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. http://royalcollege.ca/index_e.php or the equivalent with your province.


The RCPSC certifies a doctor in their specialty so it is very important to ensure you doctor is certified in their field of expertise as any MD can perform cosmetic surgery.

Questions for your Doctor

	1) Which medical specialties are you certified in? (And verify it!)
	2) What type of training have you underdone for such procedures?
	3) How long have you been performing these surgeries?
	4) Please provide me with before-and-after pictures for this surgery?
	5) Please provide me with 5 clients who have had this surgery with you. (Don’t be shy to contact each and every one to confirm their satisfaction)
	6) Have you ever had any complaints? If so, how were they resolved? Complaints or praises can often be found on. http://can.ratemds.com/canada/index.jsp

Cosmetic Surgeons in Canada
For a list of doctors practicing cosmetic surgery in Canada visit the following links.
- Toronto Cosmetic Clinics
- Montreal Cosmetic Clinics
- Vancouver Cosmetic Clinics
- Calgary Cosmetic Clinics