How to refer
We are looking forward to helping you in the management of your patients with skin diseases. For our most recent updates and waiting times, please follow us on Twitter @dermualberta. Detailed information is available on the Alberta Referral Directory. Our referral fax number is 780-407-3003.
Eligibility
Our activities focus on patients that are more complex where specialized or multidisciplinary care is needed. Examples are skin cancers (non-melanoma skin cancers, malignant melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, cutaneous lymphomas), blistering diseases, autoimmune diseases (lupus, dermatomyositis), eczema, psoriasis or generalized rashes. The following patient categories are usually rejected with a suggestion of referral to a community dermatologist where they are better served:
- Cosmetic Concerns (including removal of skin tags or small, benign lesions)
- Leg Ulcers / Pressure Sores (consider referral to a wound clinic)
- Warts (Unless Immunosuppressed)
- Ingrown Toenails, Onychomycosis
- Lice
Our Patch Test Clinic accepts referrals from dermatologists only.
Small children (<4 years of age) should be referred to Pediatric Dermatology (Dr. Loretta Fiorillo)