Dermatology
We care for people living with diseases of the skin, scalp, nails and hair.
The Dermatology Service provides inpatient and outpatient services for people living with skin disorders.
What we do
We treat patients with:
- complex skin disease, such as severe eczema/psoriasis
- moderate and severe skin disease unresponsive to first line management
- systemic skin conditions
- skin malignancies – melanoma and NMSC, skin lymphomas
- diagnosis and management of rare acquired or congenital dermatoses
- patients requiring complex drugs for management of dermatological skin disorders
- skin surveillance for high risk patients, such as transplant patients
- acute skin presentations including widespread blistering diseases
- scarring alopecias (3 month wait list).
Services excluded are:
- laser service
- botox treatment for cosmetic or primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
- mild/limited involvement of dermatoses, such as mild eczema/psoriasis/mild acne/limited cutaneous fungal or other infections without attempted confirmation and appropriate treatment for acceptable duration.
Where to find us
Outpatient Department, Level 3G.6, Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Clinics are held at various times Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for all dermatology conditions.
Who we are
Consultants
- Head of Unit: Dr Shireen Sidhu – Monday AM, Tuesday AM
- Dr Sally Ball – Monday AM
- Dr Romuald Czechowicz – Monday PM
- Dr Jeff Wayte – Monday AM
- Dr Annette Pearce – Advanced surgery, Tuesday AM
- Dr Annabel Stevenson – General and immunology, Dermatology and Hidradenitis suppurativa, Thursday AM
- Dr Emma Haverhoek – Thursday AM
- Dr Kate Newland – Joint skin lymphoma and Haematology clinic – once a month, Monday AM
- Dr Arrabella Wallett – Joint dermatology, Gynaeology: vulva clinic – once a month, Tuesday PM
The following consultants are available on Wednesday mornings for advanced surgery:
- Dr Shyamala Huilgol
- Dr Todd Wiadrowski
- Dr Sachin Vaidya
- Dr Annette Pearce
- Dr Karen Koh.
Accessing this service
Patients need a referral from a general practitioner (GP) or specialist to access this service.
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Once referred, we will contact you within clinically recommended times, depending on the waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter, or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
Do you need an interpreter or cultural support?
An interpreter ensures that your diagnosis and treatment are explained in your preferred language so that you can ask questions and understand the information.
If you require an interpreter or cultural support at your appointment or during your hospital stay, phone us before your appointment.
Outpatient services
Find out information about specialist outpatient appointments, how to be referred, plus information when attending an outpatient clinic.
More information
Find out more about skin conditions with free online resource DermNet.
We accept referrals from general practitioners (GPs) and specialists.
Referring a patient
To refer your patient, send it to us via fax. To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
For urgent referrals, also contact the registrar on call to discuss the case. Our registrars are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. [phone number?]
Criteria
Refer to the Dermatology outpatient service information, triage and referral guidelines for more information.
Resources
Use the following related resources if you require further information.
Alternate care options
Not all patients with dermatological conditions can be offered appointments in the CALHN dermatology clinics. In most cases the key to appropriate management is a detailed history and examination. Options for obtaining further information regarding various dermatological conditions and to provide guidance for assessment, investigations and management are listed under the related resources tab.
Patients whose medical condition has stabilised or resolved and for whom no further appointment has been made will be formally discharged. If dermatological assessment is required again, a new referral should be faxed to the Dermatology units.
Health Pathways
HealthPathways South Australia is an online information portal designed to be used by general practice to guide best practice assessment, management and referral of common clinical conditions.
Contact us
Contact us if there is a deterioration in your patient's condition, you are concerned about any delay or you have further questions about referring a patient.