Booking an appointment at The Skin Hospital is simple. With a referral from your GP or another doctor, you can see one of our highly trained dermatology specialists at either our Darlinghurst or Westmead hospitals. Our team will match you with the right expert for your needs and guide you through the booking process, making it easy to get the care you need.
Please note that only selected doctors at our Darlinghurst clinic are available for online booking. To see other specialists, appointments can be made by phone.
Here are the answers to some of the common questions our patients have. If the answer to your question isn’t here, you can find out more on our FAQs page.
Please bring your referral letter, Medicare card, private health insurance details (if relevant), any previous test results, and a list of your current medications.
Yes. A referral is required to see one of our dermatologists. This ensures you receive the right Medicare rebate and helps our specialists understand your medical history.
Yes, you can, please let us know when booking. Depending on your condition, we may recommend an alternate dermatologist who specialises in your area of concern.
Fees vary depending on the type of consultation or treatment. Our staff will provide you with an estimate of costs before your appointment.
We are a private specialist facility and generally do not bulk bill. However, Medicare rebates apply to most consultations and procedures if you have a valid referral.
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which The Skin Hospital operates. For thousands of years, these lands have been cared for by Indigenous communities and their ancestors. We recognise and appreciate their ongoing connection to Country, culture, and community. We also pay our respects to the elders, past and present, of these communities, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have contributed to the cultural heritage of this country.
