A dermatologist is a medical graduate who, after completing a basic medical degree and a minimum two years of general hospital experience, embarks on a five year period of hospital-based specialist training.
Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all diseases of the skin, hair and nails.
Given our climate and outdoor lifestyle, skin cancer is a major concern for all Australians. A dermatologist is trained in the full range of skin cancer diagnostic techniques and treatments available, both surgical and non-surgical.
Many skin diseases are related to internal disorders, requiring a dermatologist’s sound knowledge of general medicine. Other conditions are environmentally precipitated, demanding a detailed enquiry into a patient’s lifestyle or working conditions.
Because the skin is the boundary between our internal organs and the world, skin infections (viral, fungal, and bacterial) are a common problem. Distressing chronic conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can significantly interfere with a person’s life and present a constant challenge to both the patient and the treating dermatologist.
Cosmetic dermatology is a more recent specialization of the dermatologist. A dermatologist can provide expert information and advice on a variety of cosmetic procedures available for minimizing the effects of age and sun damage.
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Dr Anthony White AM RFD MA (Cantab) MB BS (Syd) FRACP FACD
Australian born but brought up in Kenya, Dr White undertook his first three years of medical studies at Cambridge before returning to complete his final three years at Sydney University. After graduating, he served as a doctor in the Australian army for five years. His army service included a year in Vietnam and two years in Singapore where he developed an interest in skin disease and tropical medicine.
On return to civilian life, he gained higher qualifications in Internal Medicine before specializing in dermatology. He was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 1975 and then spent two years as a clinical research fellow at Harvard Medical School. There he worked on the properties of light as both cause and treatment of skin disease.
He has been in private practice in Sydney since 1978. He held an appointment as Visiting Medical Officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for 30 years and was a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney.
Dr White was for many years actively involved in the nation-wide public education program for the prevention of skin cancer. He does an annual stint with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of Broken Hill and has been involved in dermatology clinics and workshops in the Pacific Islands and Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. In 2009 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for contributions to remote area dermatological practice and education.
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Dr David Wong M.B.B.S. (Hons), F.A.C.D.
Dr David Wong graduated in medicine from Sydney University with First Class Honours in 1983. He completed his undergraduate training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and undertook postgraduate training at the Prince of Wales' Hospital Group, Sydney. He was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 1988 is currently working mainly in private practice in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
His areas of clinical interest include the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, and skin diseases of patients with immune compromised conditions.
Other appointments include Visiting Medical Officer to the Prince of Wales' Hospital and Visiting Dermatologist to the Sydney Hospital Albion Street Clinic. As Clinical Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, he is actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. He is the supervisor of training for the Australasian College of Dermatologists at Prince of Wales Hospital.
Dr Wong is also a director on the board of Epiderm (formerly the Australian Dermatology Research and Education Foundation), being a not-for-profit organization involved in improving the standard of dermatological care for all Australians. He is also qualified as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Past appointments include Honorary Secretary - Australasian College of Dermatologists, Director – Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia, Acting Head of Department – Prince of Wales Hospital.
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Dr Susan Sinclair M.B.B.S.,
Dip. R.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.D.
Dr Susan
Sinclair graduated from Sydney University in 1980. She has worked
as a Paediatric Registrar at the Children’s Hospital Westmead and
as a Fellow in Paediatric Dermatology. Dr Sinclair spent two years
of her dermatology training in the UK. She was awarded Fellowship
of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 1992.
Dr Sinclair holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her particular
interests in dermatology include paediatrics and the treatment of
sun damage.
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Dr Jo-Ann See M.B.B.S.
(Hons), F.A.C.D.
Dr Jo-Ann See is an honours graduate in medicine. She graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1985. She completed her undergraduate training at the Prince of Wales' Hospital and her dermatological training at the Prince of Wales' Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital and the Skin & Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst.
In 1994 Dr See was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatology and she subsequently worked as a Research and Clinical Fellow at the Baylor Psoriasis Centre in Dallas, Texas.
Dr See is chairperson of All About Acne and lectures nationally and internationally about acne and skin care.
She grew up in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and still lives in the area. Her dermatological interests are sun damage, psoriasis and acne.
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Dr Anita Patel M.B.B.S.,
M.Med., F.A.C.D.
Dr Anita Patel was born in Tanzania and is of Indian parentage. She immigrated to Australia at the age of four and was educated at Ascham school in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. She graduated from Sydney University in 1989. After spending three years working as an intern and resident at the Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Dr Patel obtained a Master of Medicine degree through research of skin cancer immunology at Sydney University.
Before commencing her specialist dermatology training, Dr Patel spent a year working in and exploring the Northern Territory. Her work there included communicable disease control with an HIV/STD unit. Dr Patel then returned to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to commence postgraduate training in dermatology, which she completed at the Prince of Wales' Hospital in 1997.
Her interest include treatment of acne , sun damaged skin, paediatric dermatology, laser and cosmetic dermatology.
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Dr Mike Bannister M.B.B.S., F.A.C.D.
Dr Mike Bannister graduated from the University of NSW with Honours
in 1989. His undergraduate training was at the Royal North Shore
Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He also worked in the
Emergency Department at Mona Vale Hospital for four years and then
spent a year doing cell-based research in psoriasis at Royal North
Shore Hospital just prior to his clinical dermatology training.
Dr Bannister completed his postgraduate training in dermatology
at Westmead Hospital, Royal Newcastle Hospital, the Skin & Cancer
Foundation Darlinghurst and the Prince of Wales’ Hospital. He is
a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatology. His areas of
interest are skin cancer management, psoriasis and eczema.
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Dr Penny Lee M.B.B.S., Dip. R.A.C.O.G., F.R.A.N.Z.C.P.,
F.A.C.D.
Dr
Penny Lee graduated from Queensland University in 1981 and worked
at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, where she gained an interest in
dermatology. She then completed a General Practice training programme
and obtained a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After spending
several years in general practice, an opportunity arose to obtain
experience as a psychiatry registrar at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.
She subsequently completed her training and obtained Fellowship
of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
in 1993.
After working five years in a private psychiatry practice in Paddington,
Dr Lee completed a year of research with the Skin and Cancer Foundation,
Darlinghurst. She set up the psychodermatology clinic and conducted
trials into the pharmacological and psychological management of
eczema and psoriasis. She undertook her postgraduate dermatology
training at Liverpool St Vincent’s, Royal Prince Alfred and Prince
of Wales’ Hospitals.
Dr Lee is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Her interests include paediatric and adult dermatology.
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Dr Andrew Ming BSc(Med) MB BS (Hons) DCH FRACP FACD
Dr. Andrew Ming graduated from Medicine at the University of New South Wales with First Class Honours in 1997. His undergraduate training was completed at St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, after which he completed his internship and residency at St. George Hospital, Kogarah.
Dr. Ming commenced studying in Paediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, working as a Paediatric Registrar and obtaining his Diploma of Child Health. His training led him abroad to study in London, United Kingdom, after which he returned to Australia and completed his training as a Paediatrician. Dr. Ming is a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
DDr. Ming pursued further specialist training in Dermatology. He undertook postgraduate training in Dermatology at the Skin and Cancer Foundation Darlinghurst, St. Vincent's Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children's Hospital, Concord Hospital and Liverpool Hospital.
Dr. Ming completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology at The Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver, USA. His training included the diagnosis and management of genetic skin diseases, birthmarks, surgery, laser treatments and a variety of other paediatric dermatology conditions.
Dr. Ming is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He is a Visiting Medical Officer at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. His areas of interest include paediatric dermatology and the management of skin cancers.
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Dr Michael Leibowitz BSc(Med) MB BS (Hons) DCH FRACP FACD
Michael was born and educated in Johannesburg South Africa. After obtaining a Bachelor degree in science, Michael completed his medical training at the University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Michael completed his internship in medicine and surgery at Johannesburg General Hospital. After 3 years of training in pathology, Michael changed his career path to dermatology and obtained a registrar post at the Baragwanath / Chris Hani Hospital (the largest hospital in the southern hemisphere). Subsequently he graduated with a Fellowship in Dermatology from the College of Medicine of South Africa (FF Derm). Michael continued as consultant at Baragwanath Hospital and also started a private practice in Johannesburg.
Subsequently he and his family emigrated to Wellington, New Zeland where Michael was in both private and hospital practice. Because of his extensive experience in dermatology in Africa, Michael was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine.
More recently Michael immigrated to Australia and was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologist. He is currently working at Eastern Suburbs Dermatology, Bondi Junction and Taree, mid North Coast.
Michael's extensive experience covers a wide range of differing dermatological disorders. Surgery for skin cancer, however, remains one of his keen interests.
Michael is married and has three daughters. Outside of medicine, he is interested in art (painting), chess, travel, film and literature.
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