Dermatology

We treat patients with common and rare dermatological conditions. We use biologic therapies if you have any of the following conditions: 

• eczema
• hidradenitis suppurativa
• severe psoriasis
• urticaria.

We also provide consultative care for inpatients and emergency department referrals at Western Health. We do not provide a cosmetic or laser service.

Our team consists of 7 consultant dermatologists, 2 registrars, a paediatric dermatology nurse practitioner, a biologics nurse and rotating dermatology residents.

We provide the following clinics and services:

• Inpatient Dermatology Referrals
• General Dermatology Clinic – Footscray
• General Dermatology Clinic – Melton: This clinic also reviews and provides narrow band phototherapy services.
• Paediatric Dermatology Clinic – Sunshine
• Skin Cancer Clinic – Sunshine

Minor surgical and medical treatments are often performed at our outpatient clinics.

All clinics are teaching clinics with Medical students, Residents and Registrars.

UV (Ultraviolet) Light Therapy

Ultraviolet Light (UV) Therapy is used as a treatment for many skin-based conditions such as psoriasis and alopecia. Melton Health and Community Services (Green Building) has both a booth and a hand / foot machine to provide this therapy. Sessions can range in both time and frequency per week dependent on the needs of the patient.

A dermatologist must see all patients prior to commencing this service and therefore a GP referral is required. Please refer to our Dermatology information.

This service is funded by the Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS). It is bulk billed and there is no out of pocket fees associated.

Opening hours

Melton Adult General Dermatology Clinic: Monday 1:30pm-5pm 

Joan Kirner Women's and Children's (JKWC) Sunshine: Wednesday 1.30-5.30pm

Footscray Hospital Adult General Dermatology and Biologics Clinic: Friday 1:30pm-5pm 

Sunshine Hospital Skin Cancer Clinic: Tuesday 1:30pm-5pm 

General Dermatology Clinic - Footscray

Referrals to this clinic must be forwarded to the Outpatient Department. Waiting time for new patients is triaged according to the referral. Please see our GP referral guidelines [PDF, 151KB]. Medical Student and Dermatology Registrar teaching occurs during all our clinics. Minor surgical and medical treatments are often performed during our outpatient clinics.

Friday 1.30pm-5pm
Footscray Hospital
1st floor Outpatients Department

General Dermatology Clinic and Phototherapy Clinic - Melton

Referrals to this clinic must be forwarded to the Outpatient Department. Waiting time for new patients is triaged according to the referral. Please see our GP referral guidelines [PDF, 151KB]. Medical Student and Dermatology Registrar teaching occurs during all our clinics. Minor surgical and medical treatments are often performed during our outpatient clinics. We also review and provide narrow band phototherapy services at Melton

Monday 1:30pm-5pm
Melton Hospital

Skin Cancer Clinic

Referrals to this clinic must be forward to the Outpatient Department. Waiting time for new patients is triaged according to the referral. Please see our GP referral guidelines [PDF, 151KB]. Medical Student and Dermatology Registrar teaching occurs during all our clinics. Minor surgical and medical treatments are often performed during our outpatient clinics.

Tuesday 1.30pm-5pm
Sunshine Hospital
Ground Floor Adult Specialty Outpatients Department

Paediatric Dermatology Clinic

Referrals to this clinic must be forwarded to the Outpatient Department. Waiting time for new patients is triaged according to the referral. Please see our GP referral guidelines. 

Calls are taken by the on-call dermatology registrar from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Patients are assessed according to clinical need during business hours. Only urgent calls will be accepted between 7am-8am, and 5pm- 9pm on weekdays, and 8am- 8pm weekends. There is no dermatology bed card.

Please note that information is available on HealthPathways Melbourne for assistance in managing your patient’s condition. This includes what investigations you need to perform prior to referring to a specialist and what information you need to include in the referral. If you require login access to HealthPathways, contact [email protected].

Dermatology Registrar / Hospital Medical Officer 

8am-5pm weekdays

Urgent Only between 5pm and 9pm weekdays, and 8am-8pm weekends

Phone: (03) 8345 6666

UV (Ultraviolet) Light Therapy - Referral and Appointment Service

UV Therapy runs at Melton Monday to Friday during business hours.

Phone: (03) 9747 7609