Dr. Schachter graduated from Dermatology at the University of Toronto in 1982. He has had a private medical, cosmetic and Laser dermatology practice in downtown Toronto for many years. He is currently part of a group practice with Dr. Sam Hanna at Dermatology on Bloor. Dermatology on Bloor is associated with Probity Medical Research.

Dr. Schachter research involvement began with Dr. Stuart Maddin as a mentor. He is a lecturer at the University of Toronto and a consultant Dermatologist at Women’s College hospital, with a special interest in Psoriasis. He has worked as part of the team at the Phototherapy Education and Research Centre (PERC) for several years.