Dr. Benjamin Barankin is a Toronto dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical and cosmetic care of the skin. His undergraduate university training was in Life Sciences and Psychology at Queen’s University, followed by medical school at the University of Western Ontario and dermatology residency at the University of Alberta. Dr. Barankin is also a widely published author with more than 700 articles related to dermatology and he has gained international distinction as the author of 7 books on dermatology. He serves on the editorial boards of numerous medical journals and newspapers. He has served on the executive of the Canadian Dermatology Association, and in 2014, he was honored by this national association with the Young Dermatologists’ Volunteer Award. Dr. Barankin regularly educates dermatologists, family physicians, medical trainees, and the public on matters related to the skin. In addition, his expertise is frequently sought by the Canadian press and in medical-legal & medical-insurance cases. Dr. Barankin & Dr. Anatoli Freiman launched the Toronto Dermatology Centre in 2010, one of the largest & busiest medical, surgical, laser & cosmetic dermatology practices in Canada. He also actively participates in clinical research trials.
Voted amongst the Top Doctors by the Post Newspapers from 2023-2025 ; Recognized by 99 Days of Kudos from the Canadian Dermatology Association ; Top Dermatologist award by Doctors’ Choice Awards 2020 & 2021.Recognized as part of Three Best Dermatologists in Toronto (2017-2025); RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame in 2018; 2014 Canadian Dermatology Association Young Volunteer Award.
Dr. Barankin is author of over 700 medical publications and 7 books in dermatology. Published scientific articles in: American Family Physician, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, Canadian Family Physician, Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), Case Reports in Pediatrics, Clinical Pediatrics, Current Pediatric Review, Dermatology Online Journal, Drugs in Context, International Journal of Dermatology, Journal of Clinical Aesthetic Medicine, Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatric Child Health, Pediatric Review, Skinmed, Skin Therapy Letter,
Dr. Barankin’s expertise has been quoted in: Best Health, Canadian Family, Canadian Living, Canadian Running, CBC, Chatelaine, CTV News, Elevate Magazine, Elle, Fashion, Flare, Global News, Glow, Huffington Post, MSN.com, National Post, Owl Magazine, Sharp Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, The Globe & Mail, The Kit, The Medical Post, The Province, Today, Toronto Star, Walmart Live Better, Yahoo!style
