Auckland Skin and Cancer Foundation

Private Service, Dermatology

Description

The Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation provides complete skin care management.

The specialist medical and nursing team at the Foundation bring together expertise in dermatology, dermatological surgery, and offer comprehensive skin and cancer treatment. The Foundation also offers a wide range of clinical, cosmetic and pathology services.

Our Services

A comprehensive range of services for the management of all kinds of skin conditions requiring medical and surgical dermatology treatments is available including:

Accurate diagnosis of skin cancers and skin rashes
Surgical treatment of skin cancers and growths including Mohs micrographic surgery
Injectable fillers and neuromodulators for frown lines, and wrinkles

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All treatment is provided by a specialist team of dermatologists, and nursing staff.

The specialist dermatologists are:

Dr Todd Gunson: a consultant dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, he specialises in the assessment and treatment of all skin conditions, and has additional specialised training in Mohs micrographic surgery, and general skin surgery.
Dr Fergus Oliver: a specialist in the management of complex skin conditions, skin surgery, laser surgery and dermatopathology.
Dr Denesh Patel: specialises in all aspects of skin cancer management including surgery, childhood skin conditions, pigmentation and sun sensitivity disorders.
Dr Chin-Yun Lin: specialises in skin cancer, melanoma, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, pigmentary disorders, laser and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr Bob Chan: a consultant dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. He has broad interest in medical dermatology including eczema, psoriasis, acne, immunobullous diseases, photosensitivity disorders, and skin cancer.

Consultants

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

Dr Bob CY Chan

Dermatologist

Available at 247 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Dr Todd Gunson

Dermatologist

Available at 247 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, Eastcare, 260 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland
Dr Chin-Yun Lin

Dermatologist

Available at 247 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, Ormiston Hospital Specialist Centre & Consulting Suites, 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
Dr Fergus Oliver

Dermatologist

Available at 247 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Dr Denesh Patel

Dermatologist

Available at 247 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, Pukekohe Health Centre, 10 West Street, Pukekohe, Auckland

Charges

Auckland Skin and Cancer Foundation are a First Choice Provider for NIB insurance, and a Southern Cross Affiliated provider

Common Conditions

Skin Cancer

New Zealand has a very high rate of skin cancer, when compared to other countries.… More
Acne

Acne is a skin disorder that is characterised by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and, in bad cases, cysts (deeper lumps). Acne usually starts at puberty and is in response to our body’s production of hormones, called androgens.… More
Eczema

There are several different types of eczema but all have a number of common symptoms, the main feature being red, inflamed, itchy skin. The skin can be covered with small, fluid-filled blisters that might ooze and form a scale or crust.… More
Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, recurring (keeps coming back) skin condition that is hard to treat.… More
Warts

There are three main types of wart infections that occur on our body: common warts, plantar warts and venereal warts (genital warts).… More
Fungal Skin Infections

Bacteria and a number of types of fungi live on the surface of the skin.… More
Bacterial Skin Infections

Our skin is our body’s first defence mechanism and even though many types of bacteria live on its surface, we still need a healthy, intact skin surface to maintain its defense.… More
Scabies

Scabies is a very common skin infection that is caused by a mite that burrows under the top layer of skin and lays its eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days. The skin then becomes very itchy and a red, raised rash may appear. Itching is worse at night… More
Shingles

Shingles is caused by a virus called herpes zoster, this is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After the virus has caused chicken pox it remains dormant (inactive) in the nerve cells, but can then be reactivated in later life to cause shingles. It is not known why the virus… More
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

This is a mild viral illness that mostly affects children. The symptoms are: sudden development of a high temperature; a sore throat and small blisters on the mouth, palms of hands and soles of feet.… More

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Online Booking URL

http://skincancer.co.nz/contactus/requestappt/

Travel Directions

The Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is located on Remuera Road (opposite King's School). The facility is easily accessible, close to motorway junctions and provides ample off-street parking.