Dr. Renita Ahluwalia

Dr. Ahluwalia is a Canadian board-certified dermatologist with interests in cosmetic and
medical dermatology. She co-founded the Canadian Dermatology Centre in 2019, which
quickly grew into one of Canada’s largest Dermatology Centres. After selling the practice to private equity, she joined her husband at the Canadian Plastic Surgery Centre in late 2025. Here she specializes in custom 360 degree plans to skin health and wellness tailored to every patients personal needs. She is the founder of the Canadian Research Centre which is known for ethical, reputable clinical trial work.
Dr. Ahluwalia’s passion is to see her team and patients realize their full potential. Education is the cornerstone of her vision. She also continues to practice in the academic centre with an appointment at the University Health Network. She is a lecturer at the University of Toronto.
She has presented at national and international meetings and has been the recipient of
numerous awards, including the prestigious Canadian Dermatology Associations Young
Investigator Honour and the AMNI Insider Doctor’s Choice Award. She is a member of several
national steering committees and the Canadian Dermatology Associations Sun Awareness
committee.
She completed her undergraduate studies in her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba earning a
BA and BSc in four years. She went on to study Medicine and then Dermatology at the
University of Toronto, graduating in 2013 and serving as chief resident in her final year.
With over a decade of experience as a dermatologist and as a former national public speaking champion, she uses her skill set to be a healthcare advocate, media expert and a source of knowledge to the public on a variety of dermatologic issues. Her recent features include Global News, Entertainment Tonight, The Kit, The Globe and Mail, and The National Post.
Outside of work, Dr. Ahluwalia loves to spend time with her husband, Dr. Quinton Chivers, co-founder of the Canadian Plastic Surgery Centre and their three young daughters.