Dr. Alexander Anzarut

4.1 ( 67 reviews )

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I was referred to this surgeon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. After two weeks of waiting for a call from his office, I called to see if I could get an appointment booked .... even if the appointment was in the distant future. At least I would have a date to aim for, and relieve some of my anxiety. I was told by a very rude receptionist that I was “low priority, and that they would get to me when they got to me”....exact words. I was humiliated and very disappointed in the lack of professionalism. I waited another month ... with no phone call....so I called back. I wanted to make an appointment...or at least get on a cancellation list. I was told that they have not gone through their referrals yet. What kind of doctors office doesn’t go through their referral list for six weeks? This very rude receptionist told me they would contact me in December. Which was another six months away. I called my own physician and asked for a different referral. I do not want to step foot into an office that treats people the way I was treated. How rude, uncaring, demeaning and unprofessional.

Submitted July 17, 2023

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first they said they would call me back and did not...a week went by...then after driving to Duncan i was told "doctor was not qualified to answer questions"... i had sent in advance of my appt....wasted an entire day but more importantly i could have gone to a doctor who could have answered questions....complete waste of my time because staff could not seem to get it together in their office!

Submitted June 7, 2023

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A few months ago I had two incisions done on my check to remove a couple of sebacious cysts. Dr. Anzarut did a superb and meticulous job! Only a trained eye could see the almost invisible small scars. I can barely see them myself. The procedure was quick, pain free, and informative as well as the stitch removal done by Dr. Jodi Anzarut. I'am so happy with the results and look forward to future work being done. Tiffany also did a great job of booking me and providing me with my paperwork and information.

Submitted May 25, 2023

Dr. Alexander Anzarut's response
Thank you for your kind words and mentioning the entire team! Alexander Anzarut

Submitted May 31, 2023

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I had been waiting six weeks for a consultation with Dr. Anzarut which was scheduled for 4pm today.
I was coming in from Vancouver so my husband and I took a day off work and booked a ferry. Just as we were about to board a ferry at 11am, I had a call from his office to let me know he's in the OR and might be running late so my appointment had to be moved to 5pm instead which I was fine with. Few minutes later just as we boarded the ferry, I got another call telling me he has to cancel my
appointment. While I understand things happen,
especially in a medical field, I felt he could have still fit me in whenever he was able to today as i was only coming in from mainland for this appointment.It is unfortunate how little regard was given for our wasted time and $250 for the ferry, not to mention having to wait another couple of months to see a different doctor locally for a consult.

Submitted May 3, 2023

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My experience with Dr. Anzarut was very positive. After my surgery he asked me to send him photos as I live a great distance from Duncan, and he then sent me a video how to look after my swelling even though it was late on a weekend. I certainly appreciated his dedication and extra care. I am very happy with the results.

Submitted April 25, 2023

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Over 45 minutes late starting my consult, gave me incorrect paperwork to fill out filled with spelling errors. He came across as arrogant and uncaring. Went over a video he had already sent me and I confirmed I watched. Did not make recommendations for insertion method, or implant type and set a surgery date anyway. I was left with more questions than answers. They the. changed my surgery date 2 days later. The level of disorganization and unprofessionalism was astounding. Needless to say I booked a consult elsewhere as I felt zero trust for him and did not follow through with him.

Submitted Feb. 12, 2023

Dr. Alexander Anzarut's response
Thank you for providing your feedback. I take time to review the risks, benefits, and expected recovery with each patient in person. I think this is an important part of the consent and consult process. Surgical dates are only booked with the instruction of the patient. Implant placement, size and type are important decisions made in together with the surgeon and patient.

Alexander ANZARUT, MD

Submitted May 1, 2023

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The worst. Avoid avoid avoid. Had a malignant melanoma removed from my right arm. Not enough anaesthetic, talked constantly about personal matters during the procedure w his assistant, no bandage after and zero pain management. Sent me home without so much as a Tylenol. His wife/ partner in his practice was cold and dismissive as she removed the stitches and she didn’t get a lot of them. My sister who is a vet tech had to remove the rest and treat the wound. He’s awful. The scar is massive and lumpy as I was given no instruction that I was supposed to massage it flat as it healed.
I now have another melanoma and I told my GP I’d rather die if it than go back to this arrogant quack.

Submitted Jan. 18, 2023

Dr. Alexander Anzarut's response
Thank you for providing your feedback.

I am glad your melanoma was treated and cured in a timely manner and healed without any complications. The most important factor for cure is a speedy removal.

After the procedure you received a tissue glue as a dressing which stays on the skin for 2-3 weeks. Your sutures were dissolving.

I provide all surgical patients with my cell phone number. This is so that you can contact me if there are concerns. I am sorry you did not feel comfortable using this to ask about pain control and wound care afterwards.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. All of our team members strive to
provide the best possible customer service alongside excellent therapeutic outcomes for each and
every patient, however, maintaining a respectful work environment is of the utmost importance to us.

I hope things go smoothly with your next procedure. Melanoma is a frightening condition and my thoughts for a speedy recovery are with you.

Best wishes,

Alex

Submitted Jan. 25, 2023

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After waiting for a year and a half for an appointment I went to another surgeon who told me I had left my hand problem too late. What would have been a simple procedure is now an operation. and the finger will never be straight. The receptionist refused to fix a clerical error which cost me 6 months (lost the request from my GP). I was told waiting time was 18-24 months. Period. No discussion. Tried several times, no change in the answer.

Submitted Nov. 20, 2022

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I cannot say enough about Dr. Anzarut. I had a breast reduction about 8 years ago with awesome results. When I made a decision to have a tummy tuck I knew that I would of course have Dr. Anzarut do it. I am now 9 weeks post op and the results are beyond what my expectations were. He is an excellent surgeon and it is obvious how dedicated he is to his craft. He is always on time and responds almost immediately to any concerns or questions you might have. The Staff are fabulous.

Submitted Sept. 23, 2022

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Dr Anzarut is simply the best of the best and his staff is lovely.

Submitted Feb. 16, 2022


Dr. Alexander Anzarut's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

I was raised in Vancouver BC, attended the UBC for a degree in psychology and a degree in medicine. I completed a plastic surgery residency, Master's in plastic surgery research, and burn fellowship at the University of Alberta. I completed a microsurgery, hand and wrist fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh, a cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery fellowship in Belgium. I completed a rhinoplasty and microsurgery fellowship in Perth Australia. I have spent time in New York, San Fransico, and Melbourne Australia studying face and neck lift surgery with the world's leading cosmetic surgeons.

Languages

  • French

Education

  • University of British Columbia (Grad. 2000)
  • The University of Western Australia (Grad. 2018)
  • Free University of Brussels VUB (Grad. 2015)
  • University of Pittsburgh (Grad. 2009)

Areas of Expertise

  • Body Sculpting
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery
  • Face-lift
  • Cosmetic Botox