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About Dr. Bruce Allan
Dr Bruce Allan is at the heart of the Allan Centre for Women. Highly respected by the women he treats, their families and the medical community, Dr Bruce Allan, PhD, MD, FRCS(C), is one of Calgary and Canada's best-known and most trusted obstetrician-gynecologists. Dr Allan is noted for the respect he shows his patients and his ability to make them feel at ease. "He has a wonderful bedside manner" is a common comment about Dr Allan.
Dr Allan is a firm believer that women should be in control of decisions involving their care. By providing an atmosphere of trust and respect, Dr Allan's patients are able to make fully informed choices concerning their health and wellness.
A native Albertan, Dr Allan and his wife of over 30 years, Jane, have two children.
Dr Bruce Allan’s Education and Training
Dr Allan obtained his undergraduate degree in science from the University of Manitoba in 1979. He did graduate work at the University of Alberta, obtaining a PhD in genetics. Dr Allan received his Medical degree from the University of Calgary and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Calgary. He is currently a staff surgeon at both the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary and the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Dr Allan is also an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Calgary. He has a special interest and advanced training in all types of vaginal cosmetic surgery. This special interest, and inquiries from his patients, led Dr Allan to train with Dr David Matlock at the Beverly Hills Surgery Center where he perfected his cosmetic vaginal rejuvenation surgery techniques.
Dr Allan was also trained in hair transplant techniques in California and Canada. He is a certified surgeon for Hair Club and provides hair loss services for both women and men.
Dr Allan’s Professional Registration and Licensing:
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
- Registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Province of Alberta
- Staff Surgeon, Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Staff Surgeon, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Calgary
- Hair Transplant Surgeon, Hair Club, Boca Raton, FL, USA
Dr Allan’s Society Membership:
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
- Alberta Medical Association
- Canadian Medical Association
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Publications by Dr. Allan:
- Allan, B., R. Brant, J. Seidel and J. Jarrell. Declining sex ratios in Canada. Canadian Medical Association Journal 1997; 156(1):37-41.
- Martyn, P. and B. Allan. Long-term follow-up of endometrial ablation. Journal of the American Association Gynecol Laparosc 1998; 5(2):115-118.
- Hilton, J., B. Allan, C. Swaby, R. Wahba, J. Jassell, S. Wood, S. Ross, Q. Tran. IV Nitroglycerin for external cephalic version: randomized trials in nulliparas and multiparas. Obstet Gynecol 2009; 114(3): 560-567.
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