Clinic Overview The Skin Cancer Assessment Clinic looks after patients who have skin lesions that are concerning for skin cancers. Ideally, patients are referred by their doctors for lesion(s) that are either clinically suggestive or biopsy-proven skin cancers. Patients may be internally referred to the Advanced Surgery Clinics or Mohs Clinic depending on the treatment …
Clinic Overview The Podiatry Clinic manages a broad range of foot skin and nail issues. Our Podiatrist Joseph Frenkel has a clinical focus on the diagnosis and treatment of nail pathologies, infections of the foot, lower limb dermatological complaints and wound healing. Clinic Schedule This clinic runs concurrently with the nail clinic once a month …
Clinic Overview Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is prescribed for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma, Bowen’s disease, and thin or non-pigmented actinic keratoses. Photodynamic therapy involves 3 elements: A photosensitiser (instrument that makes the treatment target sensitive to light) A light source – an LED lamp or laser Oxygen The treatment involves applying a cream …
Clinic Overview The Oral Mucosal Clinic manages patients with skin conditions relating specifically to the mouth. Patients are referred to the Skin Health Institute by other specialists or GPs. Oral Mucosal patients have unique dermatological needs that may include: Pre-cancerous lesions Benign and malignant tumors Infective oral problems Inflammatory oral disorders Oral mucosal problems from …
Clinic Overview The Occupational Dermatology Clinic is a patch testing clinic specialising in the assessment of workers with suspected occupational dermatitis. Referrals are accepted from dermatologists, allergists, occupational health and safety personnel and general practitioners, although patients may be contacted to see if the referral is appropriate. The clinic is staffed by dermatologists who also …
Clinic Overview The Nail Clinic is a specialised clinic established to manage patients with various conditions relating specifically to the nails. Patients are referred to the Skin Health Institute by other specialists or GPs. The clinic is held fortnightly. Some of the conditions associated with nail problems treated in the Nail Clinic include: Psoriasis Onychogryphosis …
Clinic Overview The Men’s Health Clinic provides specialist management in a clinical setting specifically for men with skin problems in the genital area to provide a more comfortable and less threatening environemnt. The Men’s Health Clinic addresses many conditions and concerns including: Common skin disorders affecting the genital region e.g. psoriasis, eczema Concerns regarding pigmented …
The Melanoma Clinic is a specialised clinic, designed to meet the ongoing surveillance requirements of patients who have undergone treatment for malignant melanoma. The Skin Health Institute is linked with the Victorian Melanoma Service clinic at the Alfred Hospital, which is a multi-disciplinary clinic involving dermatologists, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, histopathologists …
Medical Photography provides clinical imaging and support to our research, educational and clinical services. Our highly-qualified photographers work closely with dermatologists, surgeons and allied health care professionals to deliver high-quality clinical photography. They document and monitor a wide range of conditions seen at the specialised clinics at the Institute, and patients are referred in by …
Clinic Overview The Liaison Clinic is a consultation service for psychocutaneous disorders, operated jointly by dermatologist, Dr Josie Yeatman, and psychiatrist, Dr Melissa Thomas. Psychocutaneous conditions are characterised by those disorders where stress is the key element in exacerbating skin conditions or flare ups of dermatoses like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. There is a direct …
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Tuesday: 8am – 6pm
Wednesday: 8am – 6pm
Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
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