Care grounded in experience and compassion

Dr. Wiese completed his medical degree at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. After moving to Kelowna in 2010, he and his wife, Dr. Lize Wiese, opened a family practice. In 2014, he began additional training in dermoscopy and primary care skin cancer management through the Universities of Cardiff and Queensland. In 2021, he completed a Master’s degree in Skin Cancer from the University of Queensland.

Over the years, Dr. Wiese has developed a clinical focus on early detection, dermoscopic assessment, and evidence-based management of skin cancer and precancerous lesions. He is also involved in ongoing education and research in the field, with an interest in promoting skin cancer awareness and prevention.

Outside of work, Dr. Wiese and his wife enjoy hiking, biking, jogging, and skiing. They also love travelling and spending time with friends. Their twin boys and two cats keep life busy and full of laughter.

BC Residents: Dr. Ben Wiese is un-enrolled from the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) effective November 22nd, 2023. Fees for services provided to BC residents are the responsibility of the patient directly.

Dr. Lize Wiese is a family physician with a focused practice in skin cancer assessment, prevention, and treatment. Her interest in skin cancer care grew from recognising a growing need for accessible screening and early detection in the Kelowna area, leading her to co-found the clinic in 2018.

She provides clinical assessments, dermoscopic evaluations, biopsies, and patient education on sun safety. She values clear communication and aims to help patients feel informed and supported when navigating new or uncertain skin findings.

BC Residents: Dr. Lize Wiese is un-enrolled from the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) effective November 1st, 2026. Fees for services provided to BC residents are the responsibility of the patient directly.

Dr. Sikora focuses on skin cancer reconstruction, upper limb and facial trauma, and aesthetic surgery. Her reconstructive approach aims to remove cancer effectively while planning incisions and closures to minimise visible scarring, using alignment with natural shadows, creases, and surrounding structures.

She completed medical school at the University of Alberta (2010), her Plastic Surgery residency at UBC (2015), then a one-year fellowship in Melbourne, Australia, before beginning practice in Kelowna in 2016. She holds a clinical professorship at UBC and teaches at Kelowna General Hospital.

Originally from Bloemfontein, South Africa, Dr. Benade earned her Canadian medical credentials in 2009 and has lived in Kelowna since 2017. She has experience in family medicine, hospitalist care, and surgical assisting.

At the clinic, she performs minor procedures and assists Dr. Sheena Sikora with reconstructive surgeries. She values ongoing learning and evidence-based practice, and her love of outdoor activities in the Okanagan has informed her interest in skin cancer prevention.

Dr. van der Merwe is a family physician trained in South Africa and certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Her background spans oncology-related care, dermatology, and women’s health.

She finds that providing skin cancer screening brings these areas of interest together and values collaborative, team-based care in contributing to skin cancer assessment and screening at the clinic.