Dr. Gert Jacobs - M.B., Ch.B., CCFP, DPD, MSc.PD, FCFP

Our Team

Meet Dr. Gert Jacobs – M.B., Ch.B., CCFP, DPD, MSc.PD, FCFP

GP Dermatologist ~ Owner / Medical Director

In 1994 Dr. Jacobs earned his medical degree at the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa. He enjoyed practising medicine in both South Africa and England before immigrating to Canada and beautiful Vancouver Island. Dr. Jacobs attained his CCFP (Canadian Certification in Family Medicine) from the University of Alberta and his DPD (Diploma in Practical Dermatology and MSc.PD (Masters in Practical Dermatology) at the University of Cardiff, in Wales.

Dr Jacobs enjoys the interactions and variety of a busy dermatology practise; active involvement as Discovery Laser’s Medical Director; and performing treatments such as Botox, Dermal Fillers, Belkyra and PRP Injectables.

Therry and Dr. Jacobs opened Discovery Laser Skin Care Clinic in 2005. Earning her Cosmetology Diploma in Graz, Austria in 1989, Therry has practiced aesthetics in Austria, Germany, England and South Africa.... >> more

Therry Jacobs

Owner / Manager

In 2020, Cindy joined the Discovery Laser team, after more than 34 years in the hospitality industry. Cindy will cheerfully field questions and ensure your treatment bookings are placed with the best clinician to address your concerns.... >> more

Cindy

Assistant Manager / Client Consultant

After working in the banking industry for over 15 years, Brandi moved to the medical field in 2013 achieving her Medical Office Assistant (MOA) certification.... >> more

Brandi

Medical Office Assistant

After 26 years in the financial/accounting sector, Gillian attained her aesthetics diploma at VIU in 2011 before completing certifications in Laser technology & light based platforms at All Body Laser (Port Coquitlam) in 2012.... >> more

Gillian

Medical Aesthetician / Laser Technician

Stephanie joined Discovery Laser in 2020 bringing a rich and varied background in aesthetics that include certifications in Laser technology, light based platforms and permanent make up.... >> more

Stephanie

Medical Aesthetician / Laser Technician

Born in Saskatchewan, the eldest of the Jacobs' two daughters provides seasonal/auxiliary support for her parent’s Practical Dermatology and Discovery Laser businesses.... >> more

Sasha

Client Care Consultant

Initially providing front desk administrative support to Discovery Laser in 2016, Sandra has evolved to managing all social media content.... >> more

Sandra

Social Media Manager

After completing the Hospital Unit Clerk program at North Island College in 2009, Helen joined Dr Jacobs and the Quinsam Medical Group as a Medical Office Assistant.... >> more

Helen

Medical Transcriptionist

Born in Campbell River, the youngest of the Jacobs' two daughters provides seasonal/auxiliary support for her parent’s Practical Dermatology and Discovery Laser businesses.... >> more

Yana