Dr. Craig Crippen MD ABPh DPD (The Vain Dr)

Dr. Craig Crippen was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario – the heart of Canada. In his years of study Dr. Crippen has attended three distinguished Canadian Universities and obtained four educational titles including his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Since graduating in 2001, Dr. Crippen has continued to expand his knowledge, specializing in the fields of Vein, Laser and Cosmetic Medicine.

Today, Dr. Crippen is a Kelowna physician and an active member of Kelowna's medical and recreational community. He and his staff at DermMedica proudly offer supreme services in medical and laser treatments. With this clinic being present in Kelowna since 1994 (previously called Kelowna Vein Clinic & Aesthetic Solutions) Dr. Crippen makes it his greatest priority to see that he and his staff exhibit technical excellence and attention to patient needs.

As a Kelowna physician Dr. Crippen has expert knowledge in diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions. He uses his training to treat both medical and cosmetic conditions, treating both with equal priority and attention.

Educational Achievements & Medical Meetings

Canadian Society of Phlebology - Summit in Phlebology Kelowna BC (April 2012)

ACP (American College of Phlebology) Annual Meeting - Los Angeles (Oct 2011)

Harvard Medical School - Laser & Aesthetic Skin Therapy (2011)

Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (2011)

Cardiff University Wales (DPD) - Diploma in Practical Dermatology (2011)

Harvard Medical School – Venous Thrombosis CME (2011)

American Board of Phlebology (ABPh) - Board Certification in Phlebology or the Treatment of Venous Disease (2010)

Cardiovascular Credentialing International(RPhS) – Registered Phlebology Sonographer (2010) – (The Only RPhS Physician in Canada)

Allergan Academy Symposia – Certification in Advanced Injection Techniques for Botox/Juvéderm (2009)

University of Manitoba – Residency in Family Medicine CCFP (2003)

University of Western Ontario – M.D. (2001)

University of Ottawa – M.Sc. in Pharmacology/Molecular Biology (1997)

University of Ottawa – B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry (1995)

Association Memberships and Special Appointments

• Only Invitee in the BC Interior to attend the National Advanced Botox/Juvéderm Seminar in Toronto (FACE 2009)
• Member of the Professional Association of Interns and Residents in Manitoba (PARIM)

Distinctive Research Articles

Phlebologie. 2011 64(2):47-48. Anaphylactic Reaction to Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate after Sclerotherapy: A Case Report.

Can J Ophthalmol. 2002 Dec;37(7):395-8. Do we heed the endophthalmitis vitrectomy study in Canada?

Can J Gastroenterol. 2002 Mar;16(3):154-8. Are patients informed when the consent to ERCP.

Differentiation. 2000 May'65(5):271-9. Spontaneous retinoic acid receptor beta 2 expression during mesoderm differentiation of P19 murine embryonal carcinoma cells.

Cell Growth Differ. 1998 Sep;9(9):713-22. Deregulated expression of the retinoid X receptor alpha prevents muscle differentiation in P19 embryonal carcinoma cells.

Dr. Crippen's Laser Experience

Dr. Craig Crippen uses a wide variet of lasers to treat skin conditions.  Some of the lasers he has used/uses now include the following:

*CO2 lasers for skin resurfacing/moles/skin tags/Pearly Papule treatments

*Erbium lasers for skin lesion removal/tightening and more

*Alexandrite lasers for hair removal/pigment removal

*Q-Switch 1064nm/532 lasers for pigment/tattoo removal/birthmarks

*Pulsed dye lasers for birthmarks/scars/warts/other lesions

*KTP laser for rosacea/facial telantiectasias/seborrheic keratoses/skin tags and more

*Affirm fractional laser for skin tightening/scar removal and more

*EVLT 810nm, 1440 lasers for large varicose veins (endovenous laser therapy)

*Radiofrequency devices such as Accent/Thermage for skin tightening

*IPL light based therapy for skin rejuvenation/pigment removal

As you can see, Dr. Crippen has a wide breadth of experience with many different types of lasers.

News Articles - see our Articles Page

Certifications / Diplomas / Courses

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Fellow of the Canadian Society of Phlebology

American College of Phlebology - Annual Congress Meeting in Los Angeles.  Dr. Crippen is a Board Certified Member.

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Harvard Medical School - 3-Day Laser Medicine Course (Boston 2011)

Diploma in Dermatology (DPD) - (Cardiff, Wales 2011)

Board Certification in Vein Disease (ABPh) - 2010

Advanced Techniques for Botox Cosmetic & Juvederm Filler Products.  Special meeting in Toronto - 2009