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As one of Canada’s leading facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD directs the team at 8 West Clinic and brings extensive experience, having performed facial cosmetic surgery for over two decades.
Dr. Buonassisi is a distinguished Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon renowned for his expertise and dedication to the medical field. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, Dr. Buonassisi exemplifies excellence in healthcare and a commitment to advancing medical knowledge and practice. His membership in this prestigious organization underscores his exceptional qualifications and contributions to the profession.
In addition to 14 years of post-secondary education, Dr. Buonassisi has travelled the globe to train with world-renowned experts in the field, working closely with acclaimed surgeons in the United States and Australia. With a passion for patient care and a wealth of experience, Dr. Buonassisi continues to make significant strides in the medical community, shaping the future of healthcare through his expertise and leadership.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi is a loving husband and devoted father; to his wife (and 8 West Clinic co-founder), Angie Buonassisi, and his two daughters. As a family, the Buonassisis enjoy everything that British Columbia has to offer, by skiing, kite-surfing, mountain-biking, skate-skiing, camping and hiking their way around this beautiful country in their spare time. Outside of their active outdoor lifestyle, they are a family dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and philanthropy, and install this throughout everything they do within the clinic and the 8 West Clinic team.
Meet some of the other members of our team.