Doctors
Dr Austen Anderson
Consultant Dermatologist
Austen graduated in medicine with honours from the University of Western Australia in 2008.
She completed Dermatology training in Western Australia and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2016.
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She is immediate past Chair of the WA Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and is a sessional Consultant Dermatologist at Royal Perth Hospital.
Austen has an interest in sustainability in healthcare and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Environment and Health at the University of Western Australia.
She enjoys all aspects of adult and paediatric dermatology, particularly the management of acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer surveillance.
Dr Katherine Armour
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Katherine Armour has a keen interest in medical dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as cosmetic dermatology. Her subspecialty interests include anti-ageing and the use of biologic therapies to treat skin disease, in particular psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and chronic spontaneous urticaria.
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Her approach to anti-ageing is comprehensive and includes the use of cosmeceutical skin care, anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, as well as vascular lasers and resurfacing lasers such as the Fraxel Dual and PDO mono threads. Katherine has appointments at the Alfred Hospital, and the Skin Health Institute.
Associate Professor Philip Bekhor
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Assoc.Prof. Bekhor is a graduate of the University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He trained both in Melbourne and Toronto, Canada. He is a specialist in procedural dermatology, which involves the laser and surgical management of skin disorders including cosmetic dermatology.
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In 1982, Assoc.Prof. Bekhor was the first dermatologist in Victoria to use lasers in the management of birthmarks. In 1988, he was appointed the founding Director of the Laser Unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital to direct treatment with the then newly released Candela Pulsed Dye Laser. This was the first laser able to safely treat children with port wine stains and similar lesions. The Laser Unit at the RCH is a world recognised treatment, training and research centre.
In 1993, Assoc.Prof. Bekhor established Laser Dermatology, a private, specialist supervised laser clinic.
In addition to laser therapy, Assoc.Prof. Bekhor is particularly interested in those newly evolving cosmetic procedures that are safe and effective with minimal downtime, such as superficial skin peels, fat transfer, injections of natural and synthetic “filler” substances, and wrinkle reducing muscle relaxants. He believes that these safe, simple approaches have, in many cases, replaced laser resurfacing and surgery, both of which have longer recovery times and involve more risk.
Assoc.Prof. Bekhor is a specialist Mohs Micrographic surgeon – one of a small group of dermatologic surgeons qualified to perform this specific method of skin cancer removal which achieves tumour removal with the minimum disfigurement.
Dr Bevin Bhoyrul
Consultant Dermatologist
MBBS, PGCE, MRCGP, MRCGP, MRCP (Derm), FACD
Dr Bevin Bhoyrul graduated from the University of Newcastle, UK, in 2005. He initially trained in general practice which gave him a broad outlook on medicine. He subsequently completed his specialist dermatology training in the UK before moving to Australia to undertake a medical and surgical hair fellowship at Sinclair Dermatology.
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During his dermatology training in the UK, Bevin acquired experience in all aspects of dermatology, including inflammatory skin diseases, skin cancer, connective tissue diseases, paediatric dermatology, photodermatology, cutaneous allergy and dermatological surgery. Bevin is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes, including travel fellowships from the British Association of Dermatologists to attend international conferences, the American Academy of Dermatology Registration Scholarship and the prestigious Hugh Wallace Registrar’s Prize from the Royal Society of Medicine.
Bevin holds a postgraduate certificate in cosmetic medicine awarded by the University of Leicester. He is proficient in cosmetic procedures including cosmetic enhancements. Bevin has authored several publications on diseases of the hair and scalp, as well as other aspects of dermatology. He has presented at national meetings. Bevin is experienced in the management of hair and scalp disorders in adults and children. He also performs hair restoration procedures and adjunctive treatments e.g. platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia as well as other indications. Bevin maintains an interest in general dermatology and dermatological surgery.
Dr Justin Bui
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Justin Bui is an Australian-trained Specialist Dermatologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London after finishing specialist dermatology training in Western Australia and graduating from medicine at the University of Western Australia.
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After completing his dermatology specialist training at tertiary adult and paediatric hospitals in Western Australia, he undertook further training by completing a fellowship in Medical Dermatology and Medical Education at the world renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, UK.
He holds locum consultant positions at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital where he continues to contribute to the training of registrars and medical students.
He has presented at national and international conferences as well as published in international journals. He believes in providing evidenced based, holistic and patient-centred care. He is currently an appointed member of the Guidelines Committee at the Australasian College of Dermatologist. He has special interests in inflammatory dermatoses (psoriasis, eczema, acne and immunobullous conditions), skin cancer and procedural dermatology.
Dr Jonathan Chan
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner and Director
Dr Jonathan Chan graduated from the University of Western Australia. He underwent training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital including laboratory work investigating the role of skin immunity in the generation of tumour responses. He obtained the Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2003.
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His interests include all areas of general dermatology particularly psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and skin cancer management. His research interests are in the pedagogy of medicine and emerging therapeutics of skin disease.
Dr Hock Chua
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Hock practises in medical surgical and aesthetic aspects of general dermatology. Having trained
locally, in Singapore ( National Skin Centre ) and in London ( St John’s Institute of Dermatology ) he is
a co-founder of Dermatology Specialist Group and a Senior Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
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the art and science of clinical dermatology practice with younger and future colleagues.
Dr Judy Cole
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Judy Cole is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists who works in private dermatology practice at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.
Dr Cole’s interests include general medical dermatology, non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer and surgery, phototherapy for dermatological disease and dermatoses of pregnancy.
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After serving as a panel member Dr Cole was appointed Medical Director of WAKMAS in 2003 and continued in this role until the end of 2008.
Dr Cole is a member of the newly formed Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Advisory Group.
Dr Rebecca Dunn
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Dunn is a Consultant Dermatologist working in private practice and at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Skin and Cancer Foundation and the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. She graduated from Monash University in 2005 before undertaking her resident years at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Rebecca completed most of her dermatology training in Melbourne and in 2010 was awarded the prestigious Australian College of Dermatologists travelling scholarship to Oxford United Kingdom. Her areas of expertise include laser and dermatologic surgery, skin cancer management, hyperhidrosis and tropical dermatology.
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Dr Rachael Foster
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Foster graduated with honours from the University of Western Australia in 2004. After initially working at Royal Perth Hospital she moved to Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, where she completed a Diploma of Child Health.
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Associate Professor Michelle Goh
Consultant Dermatologist
MBBS, BMedSci, FACD
Associate Professor Goh is a consultant dermatologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Alfred Hospital and the Skin and Cancer Foundation. She specialises in medical dermatology and has a special interest in the management of patients who have had organ transplants.
Professor Greg Goodman AM
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Professor Goodman AM has been a practicing dermatologist for more than 40 years. His areas of specialty include skin cancers, Mohs micrographic surgery, lasers in dermatology, complications with cosmetic treatments, cosmetic dermatology and the treatment of acne and post-acne scarring.
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He has an academic teaching position as Adjunct Professor with Monash University, University College of London, and previously held the position of Chief of Surgery at the Skin Health Institute. He is president of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists (ASCD). He is head of taskforce for the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) in higher education in Cosmetic Dermatology where he had trained registrars and fellows of the ACD. He is a national trainer for cosmetic agents and a member of several international editorial boards and advisory committees. He has always had a keen interest in skin care and skin therapeutics, and has published extensively on acne and acne scarring and the use of anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and lasers. His current research interest is skin ageing. He has received multiple awards for his research and journal publications. He has lectured widely both in Australia and overseas on the nature of skin ageing and its treatment and has designed software applications to assess this and optimise treatment suggestions.
Dr Aakriti Gupta
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Adelaide with the University Medal for highest overall performance in Medicine. She subsequently undertook specialty dermatology training in Adelaide, completing rotations in all of South Australia’s major teaching hospitals. During her training she was awarded a Travelling Fellowship to complete a year of her training in Oxford, UK.
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As well as practicing all aspects of medical and procedural dermatology, she has a particular interest in skin cancer and laser dermatology. She has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals for cutaneous oncology and medical education. Dr Gupta has also been awarded prizes by the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Society for Medical Dermatology for her research presentations in London.
Dr Gupta has co-authored book chapters pertaining to the use of botulinum toxin in Dermatology and aesthetic facial assessment as well as been a chair for Australian conference sessions on cosmetic dermatology. Dr Gupta takes great pride in her work and is committed to offering the highest quality clinical service to her patients.
She is currently a Board Member of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists.
Dr Anne Halbert
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner and Director
Anne is a Dermatologist with 28 years of experience. After training in Dermatology in Perth, she undertook advanced training in Paediatric Dermatology in the US. She then commenced private practice and joined the Dermatology Department at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, where she was subsequently Head of Department for 17 years.
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Dr Catriona Hayes
Consultant Dermatologist
At 18 years of age Dr Hayes was awarded a full scholarship to study Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and she graduated with honours in 2007. She undertook postgraduate training in general medicine at the Mater University Hospital in Dublin between 2008-2010, and was subsequently awarded Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom (MRCP UK) after successfully completing the MRCP UK medical examinations.
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Dr Hayes has a strong background in medical research. She conducted laboratory-based research to investigate mechanisms of multi-drug resistance in cancer cells, and was awarded a PhD in Biotechnology from the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology (NICB) at Dublin City University in 2015. Her PhD studies encompassed three years working in the research laboratories at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Institutes of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
In 2017, Dr Hayes applied for the Dermatology Specialist training programme in the UK via the competitive National Training Number UK pathway, and she was delighted to accept her first choice placement on the national dermatology training programme, rotating through Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She achieved specialist recognition in Dermatology in 2022 and remains on the GMC Specialist Register as a Consultant Dermatologist in the UK. She is an active member of the Merkel cell carcinoma clinical guideline development group with the British Association of Dermatologists.
Dr Hayes has recently also achieved specialist recognition in Dermatology in Australia, and Fellowship with the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD) in December 2024. Dr Hayes practices at Dermatology Specialist Group in Ardross and at Hollywood Dermatology. She accepts general dermatology referrals and has sub-specialty interest in skin cancer detection and management, and patch testing.
Dr Chris Heyes
Consultant Dermatologist
MBBS BA BMedSci(Hons) MPH & TM FACD
Chris is a Dermatologist working both in private practice and public practice as a Consultant at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He completed 5 years of rural Dermatology outreach to Karratha Health Campus in 2021. Chris has a background in Public Health, completing his Masters in 2011.
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Dr Janet Kim
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Janet Kim is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
She completed her medical degree at the University of Western Australia, graduating with Honours. She subsequently obtained her specialist qualification following comprehensive training received from various hospitals including Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South Australia, and the Royal Darwin Hospital.
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As a consultant dermatologist she has undertaken clinical observerships at hospitals in Seoul, South Korea, including Samsung Medical Centre dermatology clinics, and received a Florence Bequest Grant to undertake this. She has worked in private practice and Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, and in Melbourne.
Dr Kim has authored and reviewed for the Australasian Journal of Dermatology and has enjoyed voluntary medical work locally and internationally. She is available for consultation for all general dermatological conditions including skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne and hyperhidrosis.
Professor Prasad Kumarasinghe
Consultant Dermatologist
Professor Prasad Kumarasinghe received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1983 and completed his Doctor of Medicine in 1989.
He trained further in dermatology in Sri Lanka and Australia. He worked as a Consultant Dermatologist at several university teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka and Singapore before commencing practice in Australia.
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Prof Kumarasinghe is a Consultant Dermatologist at St John of God Subiaco Hospital and Hollywood Hospital. He is also a Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Western Australia and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Science, Health and Education at Murdoch University, WA.
Prof Kumarasinghe has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific papers in reputed medical journals and written chapters in several internationally recognised dermatology textbooks. A multi-author book on pigmentary disorders edited by him was published in 2018 by Springer Publishers.
Prof Kumarasinghe has sub-specialty interests in:
- Vitiligo and other Pigmentary disorders
- Tropical dermatology
- Skin cancers.
Dr Patricia Le
Consultant Dermatologist
MBBS (Hons) FACD
Dr Le graduated with honours from the University of Western Australia (UWA). She was awarded the Fred Johnston Memorial Prize by the Board of Examiners for achieving the highest aggregate mark in all level 6 units for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
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Dr Ellen Ma
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Ellen Ma graduated from medicine at the University of Melbourne in 2003 and became a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2014.
Dr Ma has a longstanding interest in both medical and procedural dermatology and is committed to ongoing professional development aiming to offer high quality patient care.
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She also works in hospital clinics providing dermatological service as well as supervising dermatology trainees.
Dr Nisansala Nagodavithana
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Nisa received her MBBS in 2007 and obtained her MD Dermatology in 2014 from Sri Lanka. She trained further in Dermatology in several public Hospitals in Western Australia including Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Princess Margert Hospital as a Dermatology Fellow.
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Nisa has been involved in clinical as well as academic dermatology. She is interested in dermatology research and has presented her work in international conferences and published in leading journals. She has also contributed to books by co-authoring chapters specially on Pigmentary Dermatoses, fungal infections etc. and she is also a reviewer for several dermatology journals.
Her interests include pigmentary disorders, tropical dermatology, inflammatory dermatoses of skin including acne, blistering disorders, eczema and psoriasis.
Dr Jeremy Ng
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Jeremy Ng is a dermatologist (FACD) who completed his training in Australia and London (UK), specialising in medical and surgical dermatology. He has worked as a consultant in both Perth and Cambridge (UK).
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During his training he was selected to spend a year working as a dermatology registrar in London, United Kingdom at the Chelsea Westminster Hospital and Royal Marsden Hospital. In this time, he worked with and learnt from several world leading experts in male and female genital dermatology, skin cancer and paediatric dermatology. Following the completion of his dermatology training in WA, he was offered a position in Cambridge, UK working as a dermatology consultant with Cambridge University NHS Trust (Addenbrookes Hospital).
Dr Ng has spent time in Europe attending specialist courses by the EADV in Acne, Rosacea and Cutaneous Lymphoma. He is a current member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, British Association of Dermatologists, European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology and International Society of Dermatology.
He is committed to continuing professional development and the teaching and training of dermatology in both doctors and medical students globally. He has been a part of the medical student dermatology education at Imperial College School of Medicine (UK), Cambridge University (UK) and University of Western Australia. He currently serves as a supervisor to dermatology trainees at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (Moshi, Tanzania).
His special interests include: skin cancer, acne, eczema, psoriasis, photo dermatology, male genital dermatology and he is a registered provider of botox injections for axillary hyperhidrosis. Dr Ng takes great pride in his work and is committed to providing a high standard of dermatological care in an empathetic, effective and professional manner.
Dr Louise O’Halloran
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Louise O’Halloran is a specialist dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
She graduated medicine from the University of Western Australia in 2009, spending a year of her studies in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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After her internship and residency at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital she completed her Dermatology training in Western Australia. During her training she enjoyed the education of medical students and mentoring of junior doctors with an interest in dermatology.
She has been published in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology and presented at national dermatology meetings. She is currently involved with GP education through the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
She is a general dermatologist who treats both adults and children. She has a particular interest in acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer management and surveillance, and dermatoses of pregnancy.
Louise is a Consultant Dermatologist at St John of God Dermatology & Fiona Stanley Hospital.
Dr Chris Quirk
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Christopher Quirk graduated from the University of Western Australia and trained in dermatology at public hospitals in Western Australia with regular visits to clinics in the eastern states, Europe and the USA.
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He has previously served as a director of two listed ASX biotech companies and has served on advisory boards for numerous pharmaceutical companies:
Novartis, Roche, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Allergan, Pfizer, Wyeth, Abbott, Glaxo Smith Kline, Janssen, Galderma, Eli Lilly
He has published papers on malignant melanoma, Grover’s Disease, Transdermal drug delivery and basal cell carcinoma.
In 2000, he was a founder panel member of the now Western Australian Kirkbride melanoma advisory service at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
In addition to in-person patient assessments, he consults on most days with rural and isolated patients across Australia via telehealth.
Dr Michael Rich
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
MBBS, FACD, FACCS
Dr Michael Rich is a specialist dermatologist who practices in clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology and surgery. He established the clinical dermatology and cosmetic practice – ENRICH Clinic which is based in Melbourne and has been practising for over 30 years.
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Dr Rich has chaired the liposuction symposium at the World Congress of Dermatology and, for several years, chaired the liposuction symposium for the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr Rich is committed to offering the best care possible for all his patients. He regularly attends and is asked to speak at national and international conferences, keeping in touch with innovations, ideas and colleagues.
Dr Rich was the Founder and 2015 and 2016 President of the Skin and Cancer Foundation of Victoria (now Skin Health Institute), a centre of dermatological and skin health and a training facility closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital. Dr Rich previously headed the high-risk melanoma unit at the Skin Health Institute, which is associated with the Victorian Melanoma unit, and Dr Rich also heads the Skin Health laser clinic.
Dr Rich is a Fellow at the Australasian College of Dermatologists, holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and is a Fellow Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.
Associate Professor Susan Robertson
Consultant Dermatologist
Assoc.Prof. Robertson is a consultant dermatologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Assoc.Prof. Robertson has expertise in both adult and paediatric dermatology. She has a subspecialty interest in the management of birthmarks and haemangiomas in addition to genetic skin diseases. She is skilled at skin cancer diagnosis and management, and laser and dermatologic surgery.
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Assoc.Prof. Robertson also has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of general dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne and is a Medicare-approved injector of muscle relaxant treatment for patients with severe primary hyperhidrosis.
Assoc.Prof. Robertson is a graduate of the University of Melbourne medical school and undertook her dermatology specialist training in Melbourne. She then pursued postdoctoral training with a fellowship in paediatric dermatology and genetic skin diseases based at the prestigious St John’s Institute of Dermatology and the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her academic awards include the Roche Travelling Fellowship and the FC Florance Bequest Fellowship.
Dr Genevieve Sadler
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Genevieve is a local UWA medical graduate. Her interest in dermatology developed during her residency at Fremantle Hospital. She joined a wound healing research team, which led to publishing and presenting papers both nationally and internationally.
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Dr Clare Tait
Consultant Dermatologist, DermCo Partner
Dr Clare Tait, MB.BS(Hons) FRCP FACD graduated as the highest achieving student from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London, UK with multiple Honours and awards. She worked and trained in internal medicine in London before moving first to New Zealand, and then to Western Australia. She worked as a rural and remote area General Practitioner for 5 years before training in dermatology in Perth. She was awarded the Gold Medal, Travelling Fellowship, for the highest overall national score in the Fellowship examination and the President’s medal in Clinical Pharmacology.
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Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, eczema, acne, other inflammatory skin diseases and the cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.
She is President of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, chairing the Board of Directors, having previously served on the College Board as Dean of Education. She also serves on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Committee, Nominations & Governance Committee, Representatives Committee and COVID-19 Taskforce. She is a College Advocate, a Fellow of both the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Lachlan Warren
DermCo Director
Dr Lachlan Warren is a highly respected dermatologist with a distinguished career spanning various clinical settings and leadership roles. With extensive training and experience in dermatology, Dr Warren is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting referring doctors. He specialises in general dermatology, skin conditions in children, skin cancer and surgical treatments.
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Throughout his career, Dr Warren has demonstrated a strong commitment to rural medical services and has actively participated in teaching medical students and specialist trainees. He has received recognition for his clinical teaching and has been involved in various academic activities, including acting as a visiting examiner for the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre in Fiji.
Dr Warren’s accomplishments and contributions to the field of dermatology extend beyond his clinical practice. He has held positions within the Australasian College of Dermatologists, serving on committees such as Scientific Advisory, Ethics, and Rural. Furthermore, he has been a member of the Board of Censors and the National Examinations Committee.
With his vast knowledge and unique perspective, Dr Lachlan Warren brings invaluable expertise to his role on the Board of Directors at DermCo. His exceptional reputation and dedication to advancing dermatology make him an invaluable asset to the organisation.
Dr Annaliesa Wright
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Annaliesa Wright is a consultant dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Dr Wright completed her dermatology training in Victoria working at tertiary referral hospitals including The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. After obtaining her fellowship she worked in New York alongside leading Dermatologists in Laser and Cosmetic Medicine.
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She has published in international literature including the International Journal of Cancer and the Australasian Journal of Dermatology, and has presented her research at national dermatological conferences. As well as private practice, Dr Wright holds Consultant Dermatologist positions at Monash Medical Centre and The Skin and Cancer Foundation, Carlton.
Dr Wright has a broad interest in all aspects of general adult and paediatric dermatology, including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, excess sweating, laser treatment and skin cancer management.
Dr Wright is passionate about providing outstanding care to her patients.
Dr Charles Xie
Consultant Dermatologist
MBBS, BMEDSCI, MPHIL, FACD
Dr Charles Xie is a fellow of Australasian College of Dermatologists and consultant dermatologist at the Northern Hospital.
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He grew up in Melbourne, attending Melbourne High School, before studying medicine at the University of Melbourne. During 4 years of dermatology training, he gained significant experience working in every teaching hospital/clinic in Melbourne, including the Skin Health Institute, St Vincent’s Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Austin Hospital, Monash Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Box Hill Hospital and Western Hospital.
Prior to dermatology training, he undertook Masters research in diagnosis and prognosis of melanoma, publishing in multiple dermatology journals and presenting at several national and international conferences. He was awarded the Adrian Johnson Memorial Prize for the best registrar paper in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology, as well as various other awards and scholarships for his research.
Dr Xie is passionate about skin health and committed to providing the best care for his patients. He has special interests in skin cancer diagnosis and management, paediatric skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis. He can also consult in Mandarin.
Dr Lee Mei Yap
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Lee Mei Yap is an accomplished medical and cosmetic dermatologist who is dedicated to providing her patients with outstanding dermatological care. She consults in all areas of dermatology involving adults and children. Her areas of expertise in private practice include:
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- Skin cancer management
- Common skin conditions such as acne and keloid scarring
- Inflammatory rashes such as eczema and psoriasis
- Excessive sweating
- Cosmetic-dermatology
Dr Yap is an expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology who is highly skilled in the use of:
- Lasers (vascular, pigment reduction, photo rejuvenation, resurfacing)
- Anti-ageing therapies
- Anti-wrinkle injections
- Dermal filler injections
- Cosmeceuticals(skincare)
She is passionate and committed to achieving the best, individual and most natural aesthetic outcome for all of her patients.
Aside from her private practice, Dr Yap is a Consultant Dermatologist at the St Vincent’s Hospital Multidisciplinary Skin Lymphoma Clinic, Complex Dermatology / Psoriasis / Biologic Therapies Clinic and the Skin Cancer Triage Clinic. She has been a visiting specialist at the Alfred Hospital and the Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) Clinic at the Skin Health Institute.
Dr Yap graduated in Medicine with Honours from the University of Melbourne. She was admitted as a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD) in 2005 and trained at St Vincent’s Hospital, The Alfred, Monash Medical Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Skin Health Institute. In 2006, she commenced private practice at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria with Professor Greg Goodman and at Kew Dermatology with Dr Peter Sinclair.
Dr Yap has multiple scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in medical education and training of dermatology trainees, general practitioners and nurses. She is regularly invited to speak at national and international educational meetings and conferences. Her dermatology college representations include being appointed to the Executive Committee and Faculty Secretary of the Victorian Faculty of Dermatologists. She is an active member of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists.
Dr Yap takes great pride in her work, treats every patient as an important individual and is committed to providing a high standard of dermatological care in a caring, reliable and professional manner.
Dr Michaela Zallman
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Michaela Zallmann is a consultant dermatologist – fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. She is passionate about optimising skin health and providing the highest standard of evidence-based care.
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Dr Zallmann completed her medical degree at Monash University, where she was awarded Honours. She undertook dermatology training across several tertiary hospitals including St Vincent’s Hospital, The Alfred Hospital, The Skin Health Institute and The Royal Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she has worked in multidisciplinary melanoma clinics at the Victorian Melanoma Service. During her training, Dr Zallmann was awarded a scholarship to the world renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, where she undertook a one year fellowship alongside leading experts in subspecialty fields including eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, cutaneous lymphomas, immunobullous conditions, autoimmune connective tissue disorders, urticaria and paediatrics.
Dr Zallmann has a keen interest in academic research. She has published in several international peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Acta Dermato-Venereologica and Pediatric Dermatology, and presented her research at scientific conferences, both locally and internationally. She has been a sub-investigator in several clinical trials across the fields of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, epidermolysis bullosa and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma.
Dr Zallmann is a general dermatologist who sees both adult and paediatric patients with an active interest in all aspects of dermatology including skin cancer detection and surgical management, paediatric dermatology, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, urticaria and autoimmune connective tissue disorders. In addition to private practice, Dr Zallmann works at Monash Hospital and the Northern Hospital where she is involved in teaching dermatology trainees and students. Dr Zallmann is informative and empathetic in her approach and is dedicated to helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes for their individual skin needs.
Dr Dimitri Luz
Dermatology Fellow, MD
Dr Dimitri Luz is an internationally trained clinical and surgical dermatologist, with experience in inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer. He completed his residency with honors at one of the top medical schools in Brazil, worked in teaching hospitals responsible for tertiary care and the training of residents (registrars) and medical students, besides working as an investigator for dermatology clinical trials. Dr Luz trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital as a research fellow in translational dermatology. He also completed an internship in Australia, where he developed a deep appreciation for the country’s healthcare system and dermatology practice before returning to Brazil.
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He holds a master’s degree in healthcare process qualification with a focus on psoriasis, an MBA focused on paediatric psoriasis and is currently pursuing a PhD in Internal Medicine, focusing on hidradenitis suppurativa. He is recognised as one of Brazil’s key opinion leaders (KOLs) in immunodermatology and is a member for dermatology societies such as SBD, SBCD, ISD and serves on the board of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA), besides an invited speaker in dermatology conferences, chapters of books and articles author and a reviewer for academic journals.
His interests include skin cancer, derm-rheum interface and immunodermatology, especially psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, blistering diseases, skin collagen diseases (lupus, scleroderma) and so on. Dr Luz is currently undertaking a Dermatology Fellowship and progressing towards FACD recognition via the Specialist Pathway.
Dr Diana Sorin
Dermatology Fellow, MD
Dr Diana Sorin is an internationally trained dermatologist. Prior to joining our team, Dr Sorin obtained her dermatology specialist qualifications abroad. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions to her practice. Her areas of interest include general and paediatric dermatology, skin cancer detection and management, procedural dermatology, laser treatments, hair disorders, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr Sorin is currently undertaking a Dermatology Fellowship and progressing towards FACD recognition via the Specialist Pathway.
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Dr Sorin began her medical journey at Semmelweis University in Hungary. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degrees in 2008. Following this, she pursued a specialization in dermatology and has worked in tertiary referral hospitals and dermatology centres abroad, including Rabin Medical Centre, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, and Clalit Health Services. She completed a five-year specialist training in dermatology. Previously, Dr. Sorin worked as a Staff Specialist at Clalit Health Services clinics and the Dermatology Laser Unit. She was actively involved in the education of general practitioners, dermatology registrars, and medical students.
She performs various treatments, including vascular lasers, acne care, scar treatment, rosacea management, handling skin conditions, and addressing concerns related to hair loss. Dr Sorin is known for her friendly and caring demeanour and dedication to delivering high-quality dermatological care.
Dr Leila Radfar
General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Leila Radfar is a renowned medical practitioner across Melbourne with special interests in preventative health, including Skin Cancer Screening and treatment. She performs minor surgical procedures with precision. She started at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, as a trainee doctor in 2008, before moving to General Practice in 2013. She obtained her qualifications in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, from the Skin Cancer College of Australia, in 2017.
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Alongside English, Leila is fluent in French and Persian, which allows her to easily communicate with a diverse clientele. Leila is passionate about holistic care and emphasises a healthy lifestyle, advising her patients to have a good sleep, a healthy diet and to remain active
Dr Carolyn Choy
Cosmetic Physician
Dr. Carolyn Choy has over 20 years’ experience in minor, non-invasive cosmetic procedures. She
regularly takes part in conferences and additional training to advance her cosmetic techniques for
patients and is a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physician College of Australia.
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scars, IPL Skin Rejuvenation, Medical Grade Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal and Pigmentation
Removal.
Dr Glenn Liew
Cosmetic Physician
Dr Glenn Liew is a fully certified facial rejuvenation specialist who has been involved in Skin Cancer medicine since 1996 and non-surgical Aesthetic Medicine since 2001.
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Since 2005, Dr Liew has been the medical director of his own Aesthetic Medicine clinic and was the first practitioner to bring RF skin tightening treatments to Perth. Over the years he has built his reputation on his attention to aesthetic detail, clinical skill, honesty and integrity. His work with anti-wrinkle treatments as an area of special interest has seen him featured in The West Australian as well as lifestyle magazines.
Dr Afrah Mazhar
Cosmetic Physician
MBBS, FRACGP, FCPCA
Dr Afrah Mazhar is a general practitioner with long-standing expertise in cosmetic medicine and skin health.
Dr Mazhar is a Fellow of the CPCA – The Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia and a Fellow of the RACGP – Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners.
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She has also trained with Dr Michael Rich for the last 12 years at his clinic.
This allows her to approach her patients not just from a cosmetic perspective but also a medical one so as to combine the best of both worlds. Dr Mazhar has trained extensively in anti-ageing treatments, including wrinkle reducing treatments and filler treatments (temporary dermal fillers).
Dr Mazhar is also proficient in laser treatments for facial vessels /redness/flushing, pigmented spots, hormonal pigmentation and removal of tattoos.
She routinely attends conferences and cosmetic workshops to keep in touch with new innovations and advances in aesthetic techniques.
Her aim is to help patients feel their best and healthiest, from their appearance to their mental and physical health. Dr Afrah believes it is only when we combine all of these aspects that doctors can achieve a truly satisfying experience for patients.
Dr Maria Milone
Cosmetic Physician
MBBS, FRACGP, DIP OBS, FCPCA
Dr Maria Milone completed her medical degree at Melbourne University, being awarded her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ( MBBS) with honours in 1991.
In 1993 she completed her Diploma of Obstetrics at The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne . This has enabled Dr Milone to participate in shared care of antenatal patients through their pregnancies in collaboration with public obstetric hospitals.
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In 1995 she was awarded her fellowship to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, recognising her training as a specialist GP.
Her medical practice is divided over the disciplines of General Practice and Cosmetic medicine, optimising a holistic approach to the care of every patient.
In 2016 Dr Maria Milone was awarded her fellowship to the CPCA | The Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia in recognition of the highest standard of practice in the medical cosmetic field to date in Australia. Dr Milone has been practising in the field of cosmetic medicine since 2002 under the guidance of leading dermatologist Dr Michael Rich. Over the years, she has enjoyed training new doctors in the field and sharing knowledge with visiting international doctors. Dr Milone attends conferences and workshops in Australia and overseas to keep abreast of the latest products, techniques and technologies.
From 2017 to 2019, Dr Milone worked with plastic surgeon Dr Howard Webster and one of the pioneers in the field of aesthetic medical training, Dr Vilma Di Maria at Dr Face in Melbourne CBD. This was a wonderful opportunity to incorporate an advanced level of understanding of the surgical side to aesthetic medicine and how it compares and complements the medical side of aesthetic treatments.
It is with over 20 years of experience in medical and medical aesthetic practice that Dr Milone enjoys the ability to tailor a bespoke treatment plan for every unique patient. Working alongside a team of doctors and cosmetic clinicians, Dr Milone is not limited in her appraisal of her patients for a comprehensive plan of treatment.
Dr Tina Purdon
Cosmetic Physician
Graduating from Newcastle University in 2002 with a Medical Degree as well as completing her Fellowship in General Practice, Dr Purdon brings extensive knowledge and care to the DIV team. Tina has worked across a wide range of areas in medicine and specialised in both General Practice and Aesthetic Medicine.
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Tina has worked in cosmetic medicine for several years and has completed a 12 month advanced mentorship in aesthetics. Dr Purdon works closely with Professor Greg Goodman to provide rapid access appointments for skin cancer surveillance.
As well as skin cancer surveillance Dr Purdon has a passion for injectables and is committed to natural-looking aesthetic treatments and believes that the safety of the patient is paramount. Her drive and passion for aesthetics comes from a desire to make her patients ecstatic with their results. She believes positive outcomes and artistry are essential to any treatment. Dr Purdon possesses strong consultation skills and will work collaboratively with patients to ensure a treatment plan is created and optimum results are achieved. Tina emphasises patient education, proper selection of the right types and amounts of dermal fillers to be injected, strategic injecting techniques to suit your goals and your budget.
Dr Stefania Roberts
Cosmetic Physician
Dr Roberts has been a phlebologist and experienced cosmetic physician specialising in all aspects of leg vein treatment, anti-wrinkle injections and temporary dermal filler technology since 1997. She performs endovenous laser therapy for treating varicose veins, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, sclerotherapy and laser treatment of vascular lesions in her other clinic the Victoria Vein Clinic.
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She is also on a number of advisory committees for cosmetic uses of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers and it is these treatments she predominately performs at The Dermatology Institute of Victoria. Dr Roberts has trained other doctors in the use of various cosmetic injectable products both in Australia and on an International platform in a number of Asian countries since 2002.
Dr Saweela Sarwar
Cosmetic Physician
Dr Sarwar is a highly dedicated and accomplished medical professional with a passion for cosmetic medicine.
Professional Credentials:
- Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- Emergency Medicine Certificate
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Dr Sarwar strives to help patients to look and feel their best. If you are seeking professional and compassionate care in the field of aesthetics, Dr Sarwar looks forward to being your trusted healthcare partner
Dr Jessica Wang
Cosmetic Physician
Jessica is a General Practitioner and Cosmetic physician. She is fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has over 20 years experience. She speaks Mandarin and Hokkien.
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She works part time at DermCo since 2011 and is co-founder of Ocean Village Medical Centre and Ocean Cosmetics Skin and Laser Clinic since 2010. She works at GPAH SJOG Subiaco since 2005.
Jessica enjoys travel and regularly updates her knowledge through national and international conferences. She is also a member of Australian Medical Association, Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australasian Society of Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Physician Society of Australasia and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Dr Priscilla Auyeung
Allergist
MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PHD
Priscilla trained in Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology in Perth and Melbourne. She was conferred dual Fellowships by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in 2011.
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Priscilla has a strong background in research. In 2011, she started studying chronic spontaneous urticaria, a skin disease in which itchy hives recur without any apparent trigger, at the Walter and Eliza Hall and Royal Melbourne Hospital. She was an NHMRC scholar and was awarded a PhD degree by the University of Melbourne. She also received the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia research award in 2012 and Victor Hurley grant from Melbourne Health in 2016. Her strength in education and research enables her to provide up-to-date care to her patients.
Priscilla sees adults and adolescents (15 years and older). She offers allergy testing and manages all facets of allergic disorders, including:
- allergic rhinitis (hay fever),
- food allergy,
- urticaria (hives),
- angioedema (swelling),
- anaphylaxis,
- drug allergy,
- eczema.
She currently also consults at The Alfred Hospital and Epworth Hospital.
She is a member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies and Australasian Society of Immunology.