MBBS, BSc (Nutrition) [Hons] FACD
Dr Catherine McKay joined our practice in February 2014 and is a highly regarded member of our team. Dr McKay’s special interest in Female Genital Dermatology as well as all facets of other dermatology.
Dr McKay is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and graduated from medical school with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree in 2006 at the University of Queensland.
Dr McKay also has a degree in Dietetics (Honours, First Class) and holds a Graduate Certificate in Wound Care (Monash University, Victoria).
Dr McKay is also involved in the teaching and training of dermatology registrars, holding a monthly clinic as a Visiting Medical Specialist at the Royal Newcastle Centre in Newcastle. A keen presenter, Dr McKay has delivered seminars to fellow dermatologists, general practitioners, nurses and medical students both in Australia and abroad on a range of topics including Acne Management; Psoriasis; Nail disorders; Rosacea; Leprosy; Gynaecological Dermatology, Skin Cancer and Wound Healing and has a number of papers published in peer reviewed dermatology [NC1] journals. She currently oversees training of dermatology registrars and was elected Director of Training for the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2021.
Dr McKay regularly advises patients on cosmetic and laser procedures and, if appropriate, performs the same.
