Dermatology

Our department is staffed by dedicated and experienced dermatologists with significant expertise in all aspects of dermatology and related sub-specialties.

Our clinical services include:

General dermatology: conditions of skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes
Skin cancers: diagnosis and management of sun-damaged skin and skin cancers, especially skin cancers in immunosuppressed patients
Phlebology, vascular dermatology and vascular anomalies: skin manifestations of vascular disease, vascular birthmarks and vasculitis
HIV dermatology and infectious diseases: skin conditions associated with HIV, acne, rosacea and other cutaneous infections
Dermatology Oncology: skin conditions associated with cancer, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

To ensure the department offers the highest level of care for our patients, we engage in ongoing training and education. We formally train dermatology registrars and teach medical students, nursing and other Allied Health staff.

Consulting Dermatologist

Consulting Dermatologists	Special Interests
A/Prof. Kurosh Parsi Head of Department FACD, FACP MBBS, MSc (Med), PhD	Vascular Dermatology Vascular Malformations Phlebology
Dr Frank Issacs FACD MBBS (Hon 1)	General Dermatology Skin Cancer
Dr Robert McDonald FACD, FACP BMed (Hon), MMed	Dermatologic Surgery Phlebology Laser Therapy
Dr Vanessa Paddon FACD MBBS, BMedSc, MMed	General/Procedural Dermatology Skin Cancer (Surgical and Non-Surgical) Acne
Dr Bryan Pang FACD MBBS, BMedSc	Skin Cancer Surgery Cosmetic Dermatology Laser Therapy
Dr Frances Tefany FACD MBBS, MMed	Psoriasis Paediatric Dermatology Malignant Melanoma
Dr Margot Whitfeld FACD MBBS, DTM&H	HIV Dermatology Rosacea Autonomic Nervous System

Appointments

For urgent appointments, please call the General Ambulatory Outpatients Department on 02 8382 3110.

For all other patients, please fax a valid referral to the Dermatology Outpatients Clinic on 02 8382 3111.

Please note: General skin check will not be conducted at the Dermatology Outpatient’s Clinic