Dr. Shehla Ebrahim is one of those people who deserve so much more than a thank you can say. She performed a scar excision on me and she didn’t just do it skillfully. She did it with her whole heart.
From my very first interaction with her (virtual consult), I could tell that this was not just a job to her. This is her calling and purpose. This clinic is her passion project. And so despite the pandemic, I was happy to travel from Richmond all the way to North Van for every appointment.
After a botched thread lift and RF procedure at another clinic resulting in an unsightly bump (buckled thread) and indented scar, I was desperate for help. I had consulted with other clinics, but Dr. Shehla was the only person who truly took the time to listen to my story, ask questions, and map out a game plan. This was a complex scar and the buckled thread underneath made things even more complicated.
Throughout the process, Dr. Shehla was gentle, reassuring, and quick. I was booked to have my scar excision only two days after my virtual consult. She knew how much the scar was affecting me and made room for me in her busy schedule. The procedure itself was relatively painless (3/10). They provided a local anesthetic and checked in constantly to make sure I was doing okay.
In the end, Dr. Shehla did not just treat a physical scar. After standing up for me to the other clinic, reassuring me, listening, and most importantly, treating the scar, I feel that I have emotionally healed from the traumatizing experience.
Coming from a nursing student, Dr. Shehla is exactly the type of professional that I aspire to be. Brilliant, passionate, and empathetic with a strong moral compass and sense of justice. Did I mention that she charged much less than what she should have? Patients come before profit for this doctor.
Thank you for everything, Dr. Shehla.