SPECIALISTS
Associate Professor Li-Chuen Wong
MBBS (Hons), MM, DCH, FACD.
Paediatric & Adult Dermatologist
A/Prof Li-Chuen Wong is co-founder of Sydney Skin with Dr Andrew Satchell and is a consultant dermatologist specialising in both adult and paediatric dermatology. A/Prof Wong is a Senior Specialist Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) and Head of the Dermatology Department at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Sydney, previous Director of Training and Past Chair, NSW Faculty, Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Dr Andrew Satchell
MBBS, B.Med.Sci (Hons), MMed, FACD.
Consultant Dermatologist, Mohs Surgery
Dr Andrew Satchell is a co-founder of Sydney Skin with Dr Li-Chuen Wong. Dr Satchell is an adult dermatologist and has completed additional training in Mohs’ Surgery. He also consults at Dubbo Dermatology to provide dermatology services to those living in the Greater Western Plains of New South Wales. He is a consultant Dermatologist and Supervisor of Training, Dermatology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown.
Dr Renae Howes
BMedSc, MBBS (Hons I), MMed, FACD.
Paediatric & Adult Dermatologist
Dr Howes is an adult and paediatric dermatologist. She completed three degrees at the University of Sydney and was awarded First Class Honours for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. Prior to completing training as a dermatologist, she gained general medical and dermatology experience working in NSW hospitals for ten years, which included positions as a medical registrar and dermatology registrar. She was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologists President’s Medal for the pharmacology examination. Dr Howes is happy to see patients with any dermatological concern. She does treat vascular birthmarks and other vascular lesions with laser, both at Sydney Skin and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. She is a mentor for dermatology trainees.
Dr Andrew Ming
MBBS (Hons 1), Bsc (Med), DCH, GradDipClinEpi, FRACP, FACD.
Paediatric & Adult Dermatologist
Dr Ming is a paediatrician and also an adult and paediatric dermatologist. He has trained and practised in Australia, England and the USA. With a strong commitment to ongoing learning and development, Dr. Ming has had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals, both locally and internationally, and is regularly involved in training sessions with medical students, GPs and dermatology trainees. He also presents at medical conferences in Australia and overseas. Dr. Ming is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead where he runs a weekly paediatric dermatology outpatient clinic.
Associate Professor Deshan Sebaratnam
MBBS (Hons),MMed (Clin Epi), FACD.
Consultant Dermatologist
Associate Professor Sebaratnam graduated with Honours UNSW. He was awarded a research scholarship to complete a clinical fellowship year at St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London. After becoming a Fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists, Associate Professor Sebaratnam went on to complete the Sydney Children’s Hospitals’ Network Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology. He leads the Paediatric Dermatology and Laser service at Liverpool Hospital and is a VMO at Dubbo Base Hospital. Associate Professor Sebaratnam has a broad interest in all facets of dermatology including medical, cosmetic and paediatric dermatology.
Dr Nita Agar
MBBS (Hons), PhD, FACD.
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Agar is a dermatologist and has practised in Australia and England. She was a consultant at St John’s in London and Head of its Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Service. Her PhD based research on the role of UVA in skin carcinogenesis led to a landmark publication on the topic. Dr Agar has continued to publish throughout her career with many articles appearing in peer-reviewed journals. She also remains actively involved in teaching both medical students and dermatology registrars.
Dr Nicholas Stewart
BSc(biomed), MBBS, FACD.
Consultant Dermatologist, Mohs Surgery
Dr Stewart is a dermatologist with special interest in cutaneous surgery. He is a qualified Mohs Surgeon at the Skin Hospital at Westmead and Darlinghurst, Sydney. He also practices general medical dermatology and paediatric dermatology at both locations.
Dr Andrew Broadfoot
MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA.
Immunologist, Adult & Paediatric
Dr Broadfoot is a specialist in Immunology and Allergy. As well as being a member of the Sydney Skin team, he is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at the Allergy Department, Royal North Shore Hospital and an Immunopathologist consulting at Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology.
Dr Ilias Kotronakis
MBBS (Hons 1), FRACS (Plast)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Kotronakis is a fully qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has had extensive training in plastic surgery including complex reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
Dr Anastasia Georgiou
BDS, MDSc (Oral Med Oral Path), FRACDS, FICD, FOMAA.
Oral Medicine Specialist
Dr Anastasia Georgiou is an Oral Medicine Specialist who has worked as a Consultant at Westmead Centre for Oral Health and Clinical Lecturer with The University of Sydney. She is Past President of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia, the peak body representing Oral Medicine Specialists and the field of Oral Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and is on the Board of Studies in Oral Medicine for the College.
Dr David Lord
MBBS FRANZCR.
Interventional Radiologist
Dr David Lord is an interventional radiology with specialist interest in vascular malformations, including venous malformations, varicocoele, lymphatic malformations and arteriovenous malformations in both children and adults. He has worked in Australia and the US and trained at the Vascular Anomalies Centre at Children’s Hospital Boston. He is a paediatric interventional radiologist at Children’s Hospital Westmead with 15 years experience. He is a member of the scientific committee of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, an international group devoted to the investigation of the nature and best treatment for vascular lesions.
Dr Angelica Tjokrowidjaja
BMed (Dist), MD (Dist), MMed (Clin Epi), FACD
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Angelica Tjokrowidjaja is a dermatologist, having graduated with Distinction for her medical degree from the University of New South Wales. A Masters of Medicine and general medical experience as a medical registrar followed. She received an American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting Scholarship for her performance in the dermatology fellowship examinations.
She is interested in all areas of dermatology, in particular medical dermatology, acne, psoriasis, eczema, hyperhidrosis and the early diagnosis and management of skin cancers.
Dr Angelica Tjokrowidjaja is a staff specialist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and enjoys teaching dermatology trainees and medical students.
Dr Andrew Chen
BSc (Med) MBBS FRACGP FACD PhD
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Andrew Chen worked as a GP prior to training as a dermatologist. He has completed a PhD on skin cancer prevention. His research has been published in international medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine. He is a Staff Specialist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He has special interests in medical dermatology, paediatric dermatology and skin cancer management. He is also fluent in Mandarin.
Dr Cath Porter
MBBS (Syd Uni) FACAM FCPCA
Cosmetic Physician
Dr Cath Porter, a cosmetic physician with over 20 years experience in practicing cosmetic medicine. Her main areas of interest are non-surgical skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing, facial aesthetics and treatment of facial acne. She believes in taking a holistic approach to facial aesthetics to achieve fresh and natural results.
Dr Porter is also passionate about teaching and trains other healthcare professionals in the use of botox and dermal fillers. She is a published author in this area of cosmetic medicine.
Qualifications:
Dr Porter graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. She is a member of the Allergan Advisory Board and a past board member of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australia.
Dr Philippa Dickison
BMed MD PhD GradDipPH FACD
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Philippa Dickison is a dermatologist with an interest in eczema, psoriasis, acne, paediatric dermatology, and early detection and management of skin cancer. She graduated from UNSW with distinction. Prior to being selected into dermatology training, she completed a Doctor of Philosophy with a focus on dermatology education through the University of Sydney.
Dr Matt Gibson
MBBS (Hons1), MMed (Clin Epi), DCH, FRACGP, FACD
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Matt Gibson is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Matt graduated with First Class Honours in Medicine at the University of New South Wales in 2011. Prior to training as a Dermatologist he gained experience in General Practice and completed a Master of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology. He completed his four-year specialty training in Dermatology at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The SkinHospital and Liverpool Hospital. He is a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Sydney has contributed to both local and international dermatology journals. He has a keen interest in all fields of dermatology including advanced medical treatments for psoriasis and eczema, hyperhidrosis and the early detection and management of skin cancer.