How do I make an appointment?
Please call us on 02 94182188 to book an appointment time with the dermatologist of your choice. This is a private medical practice and a fee is payable for consultations and any services; bulk [...]
Why do I have to wait so long for an appointment?
There is currently a significant shortage of suitably qualified dermatologists in Australia. Despite the Australasian College of Dermatologists’ constant lobbying of the state and federal [...]
Why is do I need to be referred anyway? Can’t my doctor sort this out?
The field of medicine is exceedingly large, and no one doctor can possibly cater to every problem that they see. Your family doctor has the skill set to recognize that you need more specialized [...]
Are dermatologist the same as skin cancer clinic doctors?
No. Dermatologists are specialist doctors who undergo an extra four or more years of advanced training apart from their medical school and post-graduate vocational training. The entry to [...]
I just had minor surgery to remove a spot. Why did I receive a bill from a pathologist?
It is a Medicare Australia requirement that certain types of excisions and lesion removal be sent for pathology, in order to attract a rebate. Also it is important that all specimens that are [...]
How do I know my Dermatologist is up-to-date?
Just ask them! All dermatologists at the practice are Fellows of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and have achieved a very high standard of knowledge to pass their exams. Furthermore, [...]
