Our Research Team

Research and clinical trials at The Skin Hospital are conducted by a highly qualified and dedicated group of doctors and researchers. All team members have extensive experience and each member delivers the highest standard of service and care to patients throughout the trial process. Detailed information on the team and their individual qualifications are listed below.
Our Research Team2024-10-25T15:30:16+11:00
Dr John Frew Dr Cindy Kok A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam
Director of Research Head of Research and Clinical Trials Deputy Director of Research
Darlinghurst & Westmead Darlinghurst & Westmead Westmead
Dr Deshan Sebaratnam
Dr Frew is a dermatologist and dermatological researcher at The Ingham Institute for Applied
Medical Research at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. After graduating with honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), he obtained a Master of Medicine from the University of Sydney, a Master of Science from Rockefeller University in New York City and a PhD at Flinders University…. Read more
Dr Cindy Kok leads the team as Head of Research and Clinical Trials.
Cindy brings extensive experience to The Skin Hospital, with a strong background in clinical and health trials, gained over the past 15 years. Cindy has worked in aged care, cancer, chronic disease and spinal cord injury… Read more
A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam completed his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at the University of New South Wales, graduating with Honours. While completing his residency at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, he also completed… Read more
Dr Phil Tong Dr Raaisa Islam
Deputy Director of Research Dermatology Research Fellow
Darlinghurst Darlinghurst & Westmead
Dr Phil Tong
Dr Philip Tong is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists after completing his dermatology specialist training in NSW as the inaugural Dean’s Fellow in Dermatology, a joint initiative with The University of Sydney. He underwent world class-research… Read more Dr Islam is a post-graduate year 3 Senior Resident Medical Officer, who is passionate about a career in dermatology, with a strong emphasis on research.
Dr Islam works across The Skin Hospital’s Darlinghurst and Westmead locations.

Our Research Committee


  • A/Prof John Frew
  • Dr Cindy Kok
  • Georgie Blundell
  • A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam
  • Dr Philip Tong
  • Dr Raaisa Islam