Public at risk as home business offers ‘esthetic medical services’
Alberta health authorities have issued a warning regarding an unlicensed individual, Max F. Klein, who is performing esthetic medical services from his home. Klein, a former medical trainee, had his license revoked in 2022 following a criminal conviction.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant public health risks associated with unlicensed medical practitioners operating outside of regulated clinical environments.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Public at risk of blood-borne pathogens, injury from Edmonton home business offering ‘esthetic medical services’ Author of the article: By Jackie Carmichael Published Aug 21, 2026 Last updated 12 hours ago 3 minute read Join the conversation College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta logo. Photo by Shaughn Butts / Postmedia, file Article content The provincial government has issued a warning to anyone who may have received “esthetic medical services” from an Edmonton resident purporting to be a physician with a home-based business.
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Members of the public receiving that type of service from Max F. Klein, an unlicensed male claiming to be a physician, may be at risk of injury and communicable disease transmission, according to a news release issued Friday.
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