Dr Cooke is now primarily interested in laser assisted liposuction using Smartlipo™ to help motivate clients who have been unable to get rid of fat deposits with diet and exercise. Dr. Cooke has the most advanced Smartlipo™ MDX machine that is both faster and more effective to help you achieve your goals.
OUR TEAM
Dr. Shihab
Dr. Shihab has over 12 years of extensive training in the field of laser research and technology. Dr. Shihab is also a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and is the founder of the Laser and Cosmetic Academy ( LCA ). In addition, Dr. Shihab is the instructor at LCA and offers courses to many Cosmetic colleges in Canada and USA
·► A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
·►Associate member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians
·► Certification of completion of Laser Liposuction Work Shop by the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians
·►Member of the Canadian Society of Phebology
Dr. Cooke was born in Jamaica and attended medical school in Kingston, Jamaica. He did his general surgery residency in the UBC Program at Vancouver General Hospital and received his Canadian General Surgery Fellowship in the seventies.
He has been serving the residents of East Vancouver and Burnaby as a general surgeon on staff at the Burnaby Hospital since 1982. In the past few years he has pursued extensive training in vein sclerotherapy and cosmetic procedures including Botox and injectable facial fillers and Laser Assisted Liposuction.
Gita R.N
Gita is a registered nurse with many years of nursing experience at Vancouver General Hospital. She is also an active member of RNABC. She has also worked in the community with over 12 years of experience as a Nurse Manager in a care facility, provided care to residence with Mental illness and substance abuse. She is trained to provide specialized foot care to the elderly and the disabled. Gita has achieved excellence in laser treatments under Dr. Yousef Shihab (a medical doctor with extensive background and research in cosmetic laser surgery).
Sam - Business manager
Sam is responsible for business and marketing at Oakridge Laser & Skin Care Clinic. His past experience involves being director of publicly traded companies in NASDAQ and Canadian exchange. Worked as a consultant for various companies. He has owned and operated chain of car rental company and a specialty restaurant in Vancouver. He remains an active trader and an Accountant