Our Doctors
About Dr. William Sanders
Dr. Sanders received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 1980 and an MD degree from the University of British Columbia in 1984. He completed an Internship at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver in 1985 and was in private Family Practice for 20 years. In 1994 Dr. Sanders obtained a diploma in Sport Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and then went on to obtain extra training in Rheumatology and certification in Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada. From 1993 to 2005 Dr. Sanders had a referral practice in Sport Medicine and became a local expert in, and teacher of, soft tissue and joint injection techniques. This led Dr. Sanders to expand his repertoire into Botox and filler aesthetic treatments as well as Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Therapy for varicose vein disease. Dr. Sanders obtained further training in laser and non-surgical cosmetic therapies and has developed a unique skill set that allows him to provide a comprehensive array of non-surgical laser, vein, aesthetic and skin care services.
Dr. Sanders is a recognized expert in both Botox and Filler treatments and, on many occasions, has trained other physicians in injection technique, and has also been a featured injector at various cosmetic workshops and symposiums.
Dr. Sanders holds memberships in the following organizations: Canadian Medical Association, British Columbia Medical Association, Canadian College of Family Practice (Fellowship in Family Practice), Canadian Society of Phlebology, American College of Phlebology. More recently Dr. Sanders has become Board certified in the field of Phlebology (vein medicine) by the American Board of Phlebology. In his spare time “Dr. Bill” likes to ski, cycle, kayak, read, play the piano and spend time with his family.
About Dr. April Sanders
Dr. April Sanders obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Simon Fraser University in 1975 and her MD degree from the University of British Columbia in 1984. In 1984 she graduated top of her class in Psychiatry, Orthopedics and Surgery. She went on to complete an Internship from St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver in 1985. Dr. Sanders was in private Family Practice for over 20 years with a special interest in women’s health issues. “Dr. April” took a sabbatical from medicine between 1997 and 2001 and served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing Okanagan-Vernon holding the positions of Education and Mental Health critic while in Government. Dr. Sanders also has a diploma in Sport Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Family Practice.
Dr. Sanders is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, British Columbia Medical Association, Canadian College of Family Practice, Canadian Society of Phlebology and the American College of Phlebology and has obtained comprehensive training in Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy. She is also an expert in both Botox and Filler injection techniques. In her spare time “Dr. April” likes to jog, ski, cook, sew, paint, and read.
The Sanders have extensive knowledge and experience in non-surgical vein, laser and aesthetic therapies. They are constantly on the lookout for new therapies that can offer improved outcomes for their patients and stay on the cutting edge of new technologies and treatments in Cosmetic Medicine. By frequent attendance at conferences and courses and with ongoing communication with world experts they are able to bring to Vernon a dedication and passion to their practice for the benefit of patients seeking exceptional vein, laser and skin care services.
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