Dr. Beecker & Associates
New mole mapping, full body photography, and dermoscopy for skin cancer screening with advanced FotoFinder+AI technology
Dr. Beecker is accepting patients for a new mole mapping service at her Montreal Road office. To learn more click here, email us at molemapping@drbeecker.com or call 613-523-4921
About Dr. Beecker
Dr. Beecker is a Royal College-certified dermatologist, who is fully-trained and certified in 3 separate medical specialties: Dermatology, Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition, she earned American Board-certification as a dermatologist by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Beecker is active Staff Dermatologist at The Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at The University of Ottawa. The range of conditions in which Dr. Beecker holds expertise includes medical dermatology, skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology.
Expertise::
Dr. Beecker is a national expert in skin cancer detection and prevention. She is of the Past President of the Canadian Dermatology Association and the Research Director for the Division of Dermatology at The Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Beecker founded the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic at The Ottawa Hospital academic teaching centre. She is the only dermatologist in Canada using this specialized equipment at a teaching hospital. Dr. Beecker trains medical residents and medical students in these clinics, as well as the in General Dermatology Clinics. Dr. Beecker is Past-Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Dermatology Exam Committee, which sets and conducts the exam for dermatology residents graduating and attempting to obtain Canadian certification as a dermatologist.
Research::
As Director of Research at The Ottawa Hospital Division of Dermatology Division and a Clinical Investigator in the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), Dr. Beecker conducts and supervises many research studies, and has multiple publications in the medical literature. She is invited to lecture about dermatology locally, nationally, and internationally. She is frequently interviewed by the media, especially on topics such as sun protection and skin cancer.
Awards:
In 2024 Dr. Beecker was awarded the Canadian Dermatology Association Merit Award for her contributions to the CDA and the Canadian dermatology community. In 2020 Dr. Beecker was awarded the prestigious “President’s Cup Award” by the Canadian Dermatology Association for the second time having also received this award in 2016. Dr. Beecker was awarded the Canadian Dermatology Association Residents and Fellows Society Clinical Teaching Award in 2013, and was nominated for the 2013 PAIRO (Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Ontario) Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards. She has received numerous other awards, including grants for research studies to improve medical care for dermatology patients.
Dermatology Leadership:
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Past President, Canadian Dermatology Association
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Past Chief Examiner, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Dermatology Exam Committee
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Past Secretary, Board of Directors, Canadian Dermatology Association
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Clinical Investigator in the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)
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Past Chair of the Sun Awareness Program Committee, Canadian Dermatology Association
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Ontario Medical Association, Section of Dermatology, Executive
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PhD Thesis Advisory Committee Member: MD/PhD Candidate
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Ontario Sun Safety Working Group member
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Faculty Advisor for Sun and Skin Safety for Youth Committee (SaSSY)
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The National Capital Skin Disease Foundation, Director
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National Co-Chair of “Dermatology for non-Dermatologists”
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World Congress of Dermatology Global Celebration Committee
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Research Director, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital
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Sun Awareness Working Group, Canadian Dermatology Association
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The Patient Quality and Safety Committee, The Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, 2011-2016
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Residency Selection Committee, Division of Dermatology, The Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital
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Residency Program Committee, Division of Dermatology, The Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, 2014-2016
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The Division of Dermatology Lead for instituting Morbidity and Mortality Rounds, 2012-2016
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Volunteer dermatologist for “Melanoma Monday”: screening members of Parliament and the Senate, annually
SERVICES
Research
Dr. Beecker conducts research into new treatments for a range of skin diseases at both The Ottawa Hospital and her private office.
Medical Dermatology
Dr. Beecker is a Dermatology Specialist who practices medical dermatology at her private office and at the Civic Hospital Parkdale Clinic. A referral from your Doctor is required to get an appointment with Dr. Beecker at either of these locations.
Mole Mapping, Photography and Dermoscopy (new)
Our full body mole mapping and dermoscopy services use advanced FotoFinder technology to provide a comprehensive skin examination. This technology allows us to take high-resolution images of your entire body, which helps in tracking and analyzing moles and other skin lesions over time.
Learn more at www.molemappingottawa.com
Cosmetic Dermatology
Dr. Beecker provides cosmetic dermatology services, such as Botox or filler injections. Please call her private office directly for an appointment.
Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Dr. Beecker's Pigmented Lesion clinic is a sub-specialty clinic. A referral from a dermatologist is required for an appointment.
FIND US
NEW OFFICE LOCATION
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY, COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY AND RESEARCH (paid parking on site)
Phone 613.523.4921
Dr. Beecker & Associates
595 Montreal Rd
Suite 202
Ottawa, ON, K1K 4L2
CIVIC HOSPITAL
GENERAL DERMATOLOGY,
PIGMENTED LESION & MELANOMA CLINIC (paid parking on site)
Phone 613.798.5555 x14689
Parkdale Clinic 4th Floor
Civic Campus Ottawa Hospital
1053 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4E9