A DVANCING DERMATOLOGY

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1 AVANTDERM A DVANCING DERMATOLOGY

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Overview 3 Biography of Dr. Davindra Singh 4 Fact sheet and statistics 5 Photography 8 Contact Information 9

3 COMPANY OVERVIEW Dr. Davindra Singh, lead dermatologist and founder of AvantDerm, had a vision: to provide patients with immediate access to dermatology care; to address the needs of people with ethnic skin; to create an ultra-modern facility with the most advanced technologies and treatments. AvantDerm is the first dermatology clinic in Canada to offer a Rapid Access Clinic (RAC), which combines the immediate access of a walk-in clinic with specialty care by a team of fully-qualified dermatologists. For the first time, this model allows patients to be seen by a skin specialist as early as the next business day following a referral from a physician. In addition to this, AvantDerm has also launched the Ethnic Skin Institute. Medical conditions including acne, pigmentation disorders, hair disorders, infections and vitiligo all present differently and more frequently in ethnic skin and therefore require specialized care. Our team of ethnic skin specialists has received advanced training and knowledge in medical and cosmetic treatments and is able to recognize subtle colour and pattern differences in patients skin, thereby allowing us to make accurate diagnoses and offer appropriate treatment for almost all skin conditions. AvantDerm also offers a full range of cosmetic services, customizing treatment plans to meet the needs of patients of all skin types. Services offered include Botox injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser therapy. Our lasers are safe and effective at treating every skin type, by providing laser therapies that target unwanted hair, ageing skin, unwanted veins, uneven skin tone, rosacea and other disorders. The clinic is outfitted with the most advanced equipment and technology, from Cutera and Cynosure lasers to a Hydrafacial microdermabrasion system, each providing patients with state-of-the-art services. Visually, this modern dermatology clinic aims to revolutionize the meaning of a medical office space and embraces the spirit and history of its location in the Historic Distillery District. With the use of reclaimed wooden beams, concrete surfaces and beautiful glass chandeliers, it is a space that is raw, yet simple, sophisticated and elegant.

4 DR. DAVINDRA SINGH Lead Dermatologist & Founder AvantDerm Award-winning dermatologist Dr. Davindra Singh was born and raised in the quiet city of Peterborough, Ontario. He possesses a wealth of experience based on almost fifteen years as a practising physician and he has always been dedicated to providing medical care to patients in underserviced communities. His medical career began in the small, rural, Northern Ontario town of Iroquois Falls. He spent eight years practising as a family physician, emergency physician, and sole physician of a nursing home. Amongst other administrative roles, he spent his final years there as Chief of Staff. Dr. Singh decided to pursue his passion and returned to the University of Toronto to complete a residency in dermatology. While doing so, he continued to dedicate time to his patients in Northern Ontario, providing care until a replacement could be found. Dr. Singh observed two voids in dermatology care that hit particularly close to home. Firstly, it was evident that Toronto, the most multicultural and ethnically diverse city in the world, was not well equipped to handle the dermatological needs of patients with ethnic skin. Secondly, access to dermatologists was limited and waiting times were exceedingly long, especially in areas just outside the Toronto core. To gain further knowledge and skill in managing patients of different ethnicities, Dr. Singh spent several months in India and various multicultural cities in the United States, including Washington, D.C., where he completed an ethnic skin fellowship at Howard University. He worked with world-renowned experts in order to bring back to Canada well-proven dermatological techniques for various ethnic skin types. To address the barriers to accessing dermatological care, Dr. Singh decided to build on the skills he gained from his previous specialties of medicine to develop an innovative concept, termed the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC). This model allows a patient to be referred and seen as early as the next business day. This is a winning situation for all parties: patients, referring physicians, and dermatologists alike, and this model stands to revolutionize the way dermatological care is provided. AvantDerm is more than just a dermatology clinic; it is an evolution in healthcare. Dr. Singh continues to discover voids in current care that can be addressed in innovative ways in order to highly benefit the greater community. It is his passion and dream and he is excited to make it a reality.

5 DR. DAVINDRA SINGH EDUCATION FRCPC DABD IIWCC CCCA CCFP (EM) CCFP MD BA Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Dermatology residency, University of Toronto Chief Resident in final year Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course Critical Care Clinical Assistant McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Certificate of Special Competence in Emergency Medicine Canadian College of Family Physicians Family Medicine Residency, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Chief Resident in final year Queen s University, Kingston, ON Class President in final year Queen s University, Kingston, ON Life Sciences ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS RCPSC CPSO CFPC CDA AAD Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Laurentian University Faculty of Medicine, Lakehead University Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario College of Family Physicians of Canada Canadian Dermatology Association American Academy of Dermatology

6 FACT SHEET Dermatology and Skin Issues On average, there is one dermatologist for every 73,000 patients in Eastern Ontario Current wait times to see a dermatologist are approximately 10 weeks in Toronto, 6 to 9 months in the periphery of the GTA and up to 12 months further afield Toronto has been declared the most ethnically diverse city in the world Most major cities in the US have dermatologists who specialize in ethnic skin including LA, NYC, Miami, Chicago and DC Darker skin types are at much greater risk for complications from lasers such as burning and post-inflammatory pigmentary changes In 2007, 73,600 Canadians were diagnosed with skin cancer 1 in 7 Canadians will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime Skin cancer ranks second after breast cancer In 2010, 930 people in Canada died from the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma; 400 in Ontario alone. This number has dramatically increased since 2005 by 21%. Studies have found a 75% increase in the risk of melanoma in those who have been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning. Melanoma is now the most common form of cancer for young adults years old, and is the second most common form of cancer for adolescents and young adults years old 1 in 30 Canadians suffer from psoriasis 94% of psoriasis sufferers said the disease affected their overall quality of life 81% said their work, school and leisure activities have been significantly affected 71% are not satisfied with current treatment 86% said that their personal and social life has been markedly affected 95% are willing to try new treatments Source: National Speciality Physician Review, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2007, United Nations, The Psoriasis Education Program

7 FACT SHEET AvantDerm AvantDerm is a play on words for the term avant-garde. Dr. Davindra Singh is the lead dermatologist and founder. Just like walk-in clinics revolutionized family medicine, AvantDerm aims to do the same for dermatology by drastically reducing wait times via the Rapid Access Clinic. It is the first dermatology clinic in Toronto to offer expert care to patients with all skin types. Customised treatment options will be tailored to individual cosmetic requirements. AvantDerm also aims to be the leading dermatology research centre in Canada. The clinic is located in the Historic Distillery District. It is considered a state-of-the-art and awe-inspiring, modern space that is raw, yet sophisticated, simple and elegant. The facility is 7,000 square feet, the largest of its kind in Toronto. AvantDerm supports local artists by displaying artwork in the clinic. Rapid Access Clinc (RAC) First dermatology clinic in Canada to offer a Rapid Access Clinic (RAC). RAC is a brand new concept that allows patients to see a skin care specialist as early as the next business day, following a referral from a physician. RAC is similar to a walk-in clinic, whereby patients can come in at their earliest convenience and are seen in order of arrival. No booked appointments necessary. All consultations are covered by OHIP. RAC hours are from 8 to 11am and booked appointments are available at other times of the day. Referral forms are available for download via the website Ethnic Skin Institute First dermatology clinic in Toronto to specialize in ethnic skin care Dr. Davindra Singh completed an ethnic skin fellowship in the United States and also spent time in India to master the skills required to treat ethnic skin. Cosmetic issues requiring laser treatments for ethnic skin can only be done safely using special equipment operated by qualified experts. The clinic offers the newest and most advanced treatment options, including use of specialty lasers, to target cosmetic and medical skin conditions for all skin types.

8 FACT SHEET Cosmetic Services AvantDerm offers a wide array of cosmetic skin care solutions that are customized to each patient s individual needs. Services include Botox injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser therapies. The clinic is outfitted with the most advanced equipment and technology from Cutera and Cynosure lasers to Hydrafacial, providing patients with the safe and effective treatments and exceptional service. Cynosure Vascular Workstation - Powered by the advanced MultiPlex technology. This laser treats all types of vascular and pigmented lesions more effectively than conventional, singlewavelength technology. These include spider veins, rosacea, facial and leg telangiectasias, hemangiomas, mature and blebbed portwine stains and other vascular malformations, scars, and warts. HydraFacial is the newest advance in microdermabrasion. It is the only procedure that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously to improve fine lines, wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation and brown spots.

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10 CONTACT INFORMATION Address Phone Fax Web Facebook Twitter AvantDerm 45 Mill Street Toronto, ON M5A 3R DERM (3376) SKIN (7546) Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 8am - 5 pm 8am - 11 am (Rapid Access Clinic)