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Dermatology
Some skin disorders can be quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic and more difficult to treat.
Our dermatologists work closely with you to understand how your skin condition is affecting you and consult with your general practitioner (GP) and a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, treat and manage your skin disorder.
Our dermatology services
While most skin problems can be managed by a GP, you may be referred to a dermatologist for a diagnosis and to assist with treatment.
Our dermatologists are qualified doctors who have a specific training and experience in the management of skin disorders. Many of our dermatologists also have a further sub-specialty, for example, skin cancer, cosmetic or laser dermatology, or paediatric dermatology.
Conditions that may require treatment by a dermatologist include:
- sunspots
- skin cancers and abnormal mole
- acne
- psoriasis
- eczema
- skin infections (e.g. warts)
- dermatitis.
We provide consultations while you are in hospital and you can access follow up care with our specialists in their private rooms.
Benefits of our dermatology services
Our dermatology services can assist and benefit you in a number of ways:
- diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders, including less common conditions
- a patient-centred approach to diagnosis and management
- a holistic approach that includes coordinating with your GP and providing access to allied health professionals where needed
- a focus on educating patients to understand their condition.
These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. You should consult a specialist in this area before deciding whether treatment is suitable for you.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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