Ben Wiese
Dr. Ben Wiese is a primary care skin cancer physician located in Kelowna, British Columbia. Dr. Wiese and his wife, Dr. Lize Wiese, opened their own family practice, Healthwise Kelowna, in Kelowna, Canada in 2010. After discovering his fascination with the skin structure and how it works, he decided to pursue further education in skin cancer. He completed dermoscopy and primary care skin cancer courses at the Universities of Cardiff and Queensland in 2014. After completing the courses, Dr. Wiese began offering skin cancer screenings and treatments at his family practice. In 2018, Dr. Wiese opened the Kelowna Skin Cancer Screening Clinic, where he works today. Most recently, he began offering screening services using the revolutionary FotoFinder Mole Mapper.
Primary Care Skin Cancer Physician
Kelowna, Canada
KelownaSkinCancer.com
Education
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Bachelor of Medicine, 2000-2006
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), 2000-2006
Master's Degree, Skin Cancer
Experience
Primary Care Skin Cancer Physician
Kelowna Skin Cancer Screening Clinic and Healthwise Family Practice
- Offers skin cancer screening and treatment options
- Certified in the FotoFinder Mole Mapping system, a computerized mole mapping system for skin cancer screening.
Certifications
- CCFP, The College of Family Physicians of Canada - Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine
- Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine, The University of Queensland
Skills
- Healthcare
- Family Medicine
- Medicine
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Treatment
- FotoFinder Mole Mapping
Know Your Skin, Risk Factors: Kelowna Skin Cancer Physician
In Conversation With Dr. Ben Wiese
Kelowna Daily, May 9, 2019: Dr. Ben Wiese of the Kelowna Skin Cancer Screening Clinic had an opportunity to sit down with The Daily Courier about the importance of practicing proper sun protection and doing consistent skin cancer screenings. See the full interview with the Daily Courier here.
Getting to know your skin could save your life
Kelowna Now, May 8, 2019: Dr. Ben Wiese of the Kelowna Skin Cancer Screening Clinic discusses the importance of consistent skin cancer screenings, and what he offers with his wife, Dr. Lize Wiese at the screening clinic. Read the full article from KelownaNow here.
Kelowna Doctor Warns Against Tanning As Skin Cancer Rates Rise
Kelowna Capital News, May 7, 2019:
As part of May Skin Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Ben Wiese of the Kelowna Skin Cancer Screening Clinic spoke with Kelowna Capital News about the importance of avoiding tanning as skin cancer rates increase. Read the full article from Kelowna Capital News here.
