Dr. Deborah vanVliet has been in practice as a Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic surgeon since 1999. She completed her medical school training with Honours standing at the University of Toronto in 1994 and then went on to complete 5 years of specialty training in Plastic Surgery at McMaster university. Since then her practice has been based at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario. She is a fellow in good standing with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS). She is an active member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery (CSPS), the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS), the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).

Dr. vanVliet's surgical practice encompasses many aspects of reconstructive plastic surgery, with an emphasis in reconstruction for breast cancer patients. Over the years, the cosmetic component of her practice has evolved to include all aspects of breast surgery, including breast reduction, lift and augmentation. Her strong visual esthetic combined with her technical skills have come together to serve her well in this realm of her practice.

Dr. vanVliet's professional interests are also firmly rooted in Integrative and Preventative medicine. She understands that most acquired disease states are associated with lifestyle and that good health requires a life lived in balance. She sees her cosmetic surgical practice as a potentially valuable adjunct to a life well lived but not as a substitute for poor health. She counsels her patients on lifestyle and health issues as they pertain to their operative risks and anticipated surgical outcome. She prefers to see her patients at least twice before embarking on cosmetic surgical procedures in order to optimize patient education and care. She brings a high standard of care to her practice and she is committed to continual education and learning. She attends several conferences annually in Plastic Surgery as well as Integrative Health and Nutrition.

On a more personal note, Dr. vanVliet is an avid world traveller. She has cycled, paddled and trekked extensive parts of the globe. She has a devoted yoga practice and strives to live her life in balance and good health.