Dr. Kristina Zakhary - MD, MSc, FRCSc

Dr. Kristina Zakhary is a highly accomplished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Otolaryngologist based in Calgary, Alberta, with over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience. She is widely recognized for her expertise in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery, combining advanced surgical precision with a patient-focused approach to care.

Dr. Zakhary completed her medical degree and Master of Science training and obtained Fellowship certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She is also distinguished as the first woman in Calgary certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

A leader in her specialty, Dr. Zakhary serves as President of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (CAFPRS). She has also held key leadership roles within the organization, including serving as its Western Canadian representative, contributing to education, advocacy, and advancement of facial plastic surgery standards in Canada.

In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Zakhary holds an Associate Clinical Appointment with the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. She maintains surgical privileges at Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, and Rockyview General Hospital.

Dr. Zakhary provides comprehensive assessment and surgical management of functional and aesthetic conditions of the face, nose, and neck, with a focus on individualized treatment planning and natural, balanced outcomes.

KingsCare Medical Clinic accepts ENT referrals for consultation with Dr. Zakhary. Referrals are welcomed for assessment and management of facial plastic surgery concerns, rhinoplasty, nasal airway dysfunction, facial trauma, and other otolaryngology-related conditions.