Meet Dr. Breslavets
MD, PhD, FRCPC, FAAD
Medical Director and Founder of the Centre for Medical and Surgical Dermatology
Medical Director and Founder
Dr. Maksym Breslavets
Dr. Maksym Breslavets, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FAAD leads the Centre for Medical and Surgical Dermatology with a unique combination of international expertise and innovative research experience. As a board-certified dermatology specialist, he brings both North American and European training perspectives to patient care.
Education and Training
A Path of International Excellence
Medical Degree
Ukraine
PhD and Doctoral Research
Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. Spectral analysis of induced skin auto-oscillations for improving morphea diagnosis.
Dermatology Residency
University of Toronto
Board Certification
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Professional Affiliations
International Dermatology Community
As an active member of the international dermatology community, Dr. Breslavets holds fellowships and memberships with prestigious organizations.
Fellowships
Memberships
By the Numbers
Career Highlights
25+
Years of Dermatology Practice
50,000+
Patients Treated
3,500+
Skin Cancer Cases Resolved
8
Professional Organizations
Clinical Leadership
Advancing Dermatological Practice
Practice Director
Leads a multidisciplinary dermatology practice serving the Greater Toronto Area
Skin e-Lab Research
Clinical research through the affiliated Skin e-Lab facility
AI-Assisted Diagnostics
AI-assisted diagnostic technologies integrated into daily clinical workflow
Clinical Education
Mentors medical professionals in advanced dermatological techniques
Research and Publications
Pioneering Dermatological Research
Dr. Breslavets maintains an active role in advancing dermatological science, leading research initiatives that bridge clinical care with technological innovation.
AI Diagnostic Tools
Clinical Technology Validation
Dermatological Education
Treatment Monitoring Systems
Advanced Imaging Applications
Clinical Trial Design
Publication Areas
Scientific Publications
Published Research
Dr. Breslavets has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed articles spanning AI-assisted diagnostics, novel biopsy techniques, imaging modalities, and treatment innovations in clinical dermatology.
Generalized granuloma annulare successfully treated with deucravacitinib (Sotyktu)
JAAD Case Reports
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
Case report describing the successful treatment of generalized granuloma annulare using deucravacitinib, a TYK2 inhibitor.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2025.02.034Successful Treatment of Refractory Dermatomyositis with Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu): A Case Report
Case Reports in Dermatology
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
A case report demonstrating the efficacy of deucravacitinib in treating refractory dermatomyositis resistant to conventional therapies.
DOI: 10.1159/000548207AI versus dermatologist performance in psoriasis body surface area assessment: A ground truth-validated, anatomical segment-based comparative study
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Maksym Breslavets, Tetyana Svyatenko, Denys Breslavets et al.
Comparative study validating AI-based psoriasis body surface area assessment against dermatologist evaluations using ground truth anatomical segmentation.
DOI: 10.1111/jdv.20456Advancing dermatology education with AI-generated images
Dermatology Online Journal
Maksym Breslavets, Denys Breslavets, Tatiana Lapa
An exploration of AI-generated image applications in dermatological education and clinical training.
DOI: 10.5070/d330163299Validation of artificial intelligence application in clinical dermatology
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Maksym Breslavets, Neil H. Shear, Tatiana Lapa et al.
Validation study examining artificial intelligence applications in clinical dermatology practice for diagnostic support.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.064The tangential punch biopsy
Dermatology Online Journal
Maksym Breslavets, Tatiana Lapa
A novel biopsy technique combining the benefits of punch and shave biopsy methods for improved tissue sampling.
View publicationQuantification of randomness (Entropy) as a clinical tool to assess the severity of skin disease
Medical Hypotheses
Alina Breslavets, Maksym Breslavets, Neil H. Shear
A hypothesis proposing the use of entropy quantification as an objective clinical measure for assessing skin disease severity. This research formed the basis for U.S. Patent US11574405B2.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109311Treatment of Hailey-Hailey disease with narrowband phototherapy and acitretin: A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
Case report of a combination treatment approach using narrowband UVB phototherapy and acitretin for Hailey-Hailey disease.
DOI: 10.1177/2050313x19845221Ultrasound and Infrared-Based Imaging Modalities for Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Diseases
Frontiers in Medicine
Sheliza Halani, F. Stuart Foster, Maksym Breslavets et al.
Comprehensive review of ultrasound and infrared imaging technologies for the diagnosis and management of cutaneous diseases.
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00115Hobnail Hemangioma (Superficial Hemosiderotic Lymphovascular Malformation) in Children: A Series of 6 Pediatric Cases and Review of the Literature
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Mohn'd AbuHilal, Maksym Breslavets, Nhung Ho et al.
A pediatric case series and literature review examining hobnail hemangioma presentations and management in children.
DOI: 10.1177/1203475415612421Generalized granuloma annulare successfully treated with deucravacitinib (Sotyktu)
JAAD Case Reports
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
Case report describing the successful treatment of generalized granuloma annulare using deucravacitinib, a TYK2 inhibitor.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2025.02.034Successful Treatment of Refractory Dermatomyositis with Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu): A Case Report
Case Reports in Dermatology
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
A case report demonstrating the efficacy of deucravacitinib in treating refractory dermatomyositis resistant to conventional therapies.
DOI: 10.1159/000548207AI versus dermatologist performance in psoriasis body surface area assessment: A ground truth-validated, anatomical segment-based comparative study
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Maksym Breslavets, Tetyana Svyatenko, Denys Breslavets et al.
Comparative study validating AI-based psoriasis body surface area assessment against dermatologist evaluations using ground truth anatomical segmentation.
DOI: 10.1111/jdv.20456Advancing dermatology education with AI-generated images
Dermatology Online Journal
Maksym Breslavets, Denys Breslavets, Tatiana Lapa
An exploration of AI-generated image applications in dermatological education and clinical training.
DOI: 10.5070/d330163299Validation of artificial intelligence application in clinical dermatology
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Maksym Breslavets, Neil H. Shear, Tatiana Lapa et al.
Validation study examining artificial intelligence applications in clinical dermatology practice for diagnostic support.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.064The tangential punch biopsy
Dermatology Online Journal
Maksym Breslavets, Tatiana Lapa
A novel biopsy technique combining the benefits of punch and shave biopsy methods for improved tissue sampling.
View publicationQuantification of randomness (Entropy) as a clinical tool to assess the severity of skin disease
Medical Hypotheses
Alina Breslavets, Maksym Breslavets, Neil H. Shear
A hypothesis proposing the use of entropy quantification as an objective clinical measure for assessing skin disease severity. This research formed the basis for U.S. Patent US11574405B2.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109311Treatment of Hailey-Hailey disease with narrowband phototherapy and acitretin: A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Tatiana Lapa, Maksym Breslavets
Case report of a combination treatment approach using narrowband UVB phototherapy and acitretin for Hailey-Hailey disease.
DOI: 10.1177/2050313x19845221Ultrasound and Infrared-Based Imaging Modalities for Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Diseases
Frontiers in Medicine
Sheliza Halani, F. Stuart Foster, Maksym Breslavets et al.
Comprehensive review of ultrasound and infrared imaging technologies for the diagnosis and management of cutaneous diseases.
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00115Hobnail Hemangioma (Superficial Hemosiderotic Lymphovascular Malformation) in Children: A Series of 6 Pediatric Cases and Review of the Literature
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Mohn'd AbuHilal, Maksym Breslavets, Nhung Ho et al.
A pediatric case series and literature review examining hobnail hemangioma presentations and management in children.
DOI: 10.1177/1203475415612421Academic Contribution
Peer Reviewer
Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific integrity. As an invited reviewer for leading dermatology journals, Dr. Breslavets evaluates research submissions to ensure methodological rigor and clinical relevance before publication.
Evaluates manuscripts on AI applications, diagnostic imaging, and novel treatment approaches in dermatology
Assesses clinical trial methodology and statistical validity for dermatological research studies
Reviews across both North American and international journals, reflecting expertise in global dermatology standards
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
The official scientific publication of the American Academy of Dermatology and one of the highest-impact dermatology journals worldwide.
JAAD Case Reports
The open-access companion journal to JAAD, dedicated to publishing novel and educational dermatology case reports.
International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology
A peer-reviewed journal publishing original research, reviews, and case reports across the full spectrum of dermatology and venereology.
European Journal of Medical Research
A Springer Nature journal publishing clinical and translational research across all medical disciplines.
Cureus Journal of Medical Science
An open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal facilitating the rapid publication and open discussion of clinical research.
Affiliated Journals
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