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Overview

Dr Cathy Zhao is a dermatologist and Mohs Practitioner. Cathy completed her medical degree and a Masters of Science (with Scholarship) from the University of New South Wales, in addition to a Masters of Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Dr Zhao has completed a two-year subspecialty fellowship in Mohs Surgery. She operates privately at The Skin Hospital (Westmead and Darlinghurst). Also, as a procedural staff specialist at Liverpool Hospital, she leads and teaches dermatology trainees at the Complex Skin Cancer clinic there.

Dr Zhao has over 40 publications in medical journals and is a reviewer for multiple international journals.

Dr Zhao is a native speaker in Mandarin and, in her spare time, enjoys watercolour painting.

Dr Zhao’s research profile: www.researchgate.net/profile/Cathy-Zhao-4

Selected Awards:

  • Brenan Prize 2018, Australasian Society of Dermatopathology

  • Eileen Collins Memorial Prize 2018, Australasian College of Dermatologists

  • NSW Finalist, Young Australian Woman of the Year, 2018

  • Imrich Sarkany Scholarship 2017, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

  • Australian Postgraduate Award 2015-2017, University of New South Wales

  • Travel Scholarship 2015, World Congress of Dermatology

  • Summer Research Scholarship 2011, University of Sydney

Location
Darlinghurst & Westmead NSW
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