Dermatology
Health professional information
Clinical service overview
Although diseases of the skin are many and varied, Australian dermatologists spend much of their time treating diseases caused by exposure to the sun. These include skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.
Other potential skin problems that we can treat include acne, eczema, skin infections, psoriasis, occupational dermatitis, hair and nail disorders and surveillance of moles.
Exclusion criteria
This service does not routinely offer treatment for the following:
- Patients who are being treated for the same condition at another Victorian public hospital
- Children under 18 years of age
- Venous ulceration (refer to Vascular Surgery)
- Sexually transmitted diseases (refer to Infectious Diseases)
- Cosmetic conditions
- Laser dermatology (not provided at The Alfred)
- Warts which have persisted for more than 6 months despite treatment (contact the Dermatology registrar for advice)
- Routine skin checks (only provided for high risk patients eg immunosuppression)
Refer your patient
Fax referral to us
We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.
All referrals are triaged by the service according to clinical urgency. Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent to the Emergency & Trauma Centre.
To refer your patient, complete and fax a referral to us. For urgent referrals, also contact the service Registrar to discuss the case.
To ensure appropriate and timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results.
If you are concerned about any delay of the appointment or if there is any deterioration in your patient’s condition, contact the service Registrar on call on (03) 9076 2000.
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Campus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology Clinic Mondays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Dermatology Clinic Tuesdays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Dermatology Clinic Thursdays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Melanoma Clinic | 545 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne |
MBS-billed service
On the doctor’s behalf, Alfred Health can bulk bill the cost of the consultation for some services through Medicare. This means there is no out of pocket expense to the patient.
MBS-billed services require a current referral. Provide your patient with a 12 month referral to see the specialist of your choice at the requested clinic.
Referrals must be addressed to a named specialist or the Head of service, listed at the top of this page. Clinic consultants are listed on every clinic page.
Note that from time to time, your patient may be seen by another specialist in the clinic, in order to expedite their treatment.
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