Meet Our Dermatologists
Our Dermatologists are all fully qualified and Fellows of the Australian College of Dermatology (FACD)
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Dr Ludi Ge
Dermatologist and Mohs Surgery Specialist
CO-FOUNDER
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Dr Francis Lai
Dermatologist
CO-FOUNDER
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Dr Sara de Menezes
Dermatologist and Mohs Surgery Specialist
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Dr Lisa Abbott
Dermatologist
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Dr Nita Agar
Dermatologist
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Dr Samra Saikal
Dermatologist
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Dr Bonnie Fergie
Dermatologist
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Dr Edmund Wee
Dermatologist
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Dr Philippa Dickison
Dermatologist
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Dr Geoffrey Lee
Dermatologist
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Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist and Cosmetic Specialist
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Dr Prateek Sharma
Dermatologist
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Dr Ahmed Kazmi
Dermatologist
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Dr Lara Trindade de Carvalho
Dermatologist
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Dr Themis Colla
Dermatologist
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Dr Ragini Ghiya
Dermatologist
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Dr Maria Jones Caballero
Dermatologist
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Dr Yvonne Nguyen
Dermatologist
Learn more about our Dermatologists
Our Dermatologists are all fully qualified and Fellows of the Australian College of Dermatology (FACD).
Dr Ludi Ge
Dermatologist and Mohs Surgery Specialist
FACD, MPH, MBBS(Hons1)
Dr Ludi Ge is a specialist dermatologist who is fully trained in all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology. She is also a Mohs Surgery Specialist, which means she has undergone extensive training in the most advanced and precise surgical techniques for the treatment of skin cancer. Dr Ge is passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical techniques for effectively treating a broad range of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Dr Ge holds a staff specialist role at Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital and she is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at The University of Sydney (USyd).
Dr Francis Lai
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS (Hons1)
Dr Francis Lai is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He completed his dermatology training in tertiary adult and paediatric Melbourne hospitals. During his training, Dr Lai was awarded a scholarship to St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London.
Dr Lai achieved the highest mark in Australia in his final dermatology examinations and was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologists Travelling Fellowship Award as well as the Ken Paver Medal for Medical Dermatology. He also won the Harvey Rotstein award for his collegiality, integrity and dedication to patient care.
Dr Lai has a keen interest in academic research and has published in multiple journals including The Lancet. In 2023, Dr Lai was one of 8 dermatologists in the world to be awarded the International Psoriasis Council fellowship.
In addition to private practice, Dr Lai works at Monash Hospital and the Skin Health Institute where he is involved in registrar training.
Dr Sara de Menezes
Dermatologist and Mohs Surgery Specialist
FACD, MPhil, MBBS (Hons)
Dr Sara de Menezes is a Melbourne-trained specialist dermatologist who completed her dermatology training at several major hospitals including Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Melbourne, St Vincent’s and Austin Hospitals. She completed a research Masters at the Victorian Melanoma Service investigating techniques in melanoma diagnosis.
Dr Sara was selected to complete a Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery through the highly regarded program at Oxford Dermatology and Day Surgery in Perth, Western Australia.
Dr Sara strives to empower her patients to be able to make the best decisions for their care.
Dr Sara performs skin checks and Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery at Skin Cancer Day Surgery in Ashwood, VIC. If an in person consultation is required, Dr Sara practices in Renaissance Dermatology in Doncaster, VIC.
Dr Lisa Abbott
Dermatologist
FACD, BA/LLB (Hons 1), LLM, MBBS
Dr Lisa Abbott is a specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Lisa completed her specialist dermatology training across several tertiary hospitals in New South Wales and Victoria, including St. Vincent’s Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital (Melbourne) and the Austin Hospital, as well as multiple regional and rural placements.
Lisa has an interest in improving access to dermatological care in rural and regional areas through Telehealth and is a member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists’ Digital Health Committee and co-author of its Teledermatology guidelines. She enjoys teaching registrars and medical students, and has completed research and clinical trials into new treatments for psoriasis, eczema and skin cancers.
Lisa takes pride in providing warm, patient-focused dermatological care. In addition to general medical and surgical dermatology, her special interests include acne management and treatment of inflammatory skin conditions including management with biologic agents where appropriate.
Dr Samra Saikal
Dermatologist
FACD, B Med, MD, MIPH, Dip. Child Health
Dr Samra Saikal is a specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD). Dr Saikal completed her specialist dermatology training in tertiary Australian hospitals including Liverpool Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and John Hunter Hospital, as well as the regional areas of Port Macquarie and Orange. She has a strong interest in improving dermatological access for regional and rural Australians. Dr Saikal is currently based in Newcastle, NSW and is a VMO at John Hunter Hospital.
Dr Nita Agar
Dermatologist
FACD, PhD, MBBS (Hons)
Dr Agar graduated with Honours from University of Sydney. Prior to her Specialist training she completed a PhD on the Effects of UV radiation in Skin Cancers leading to landmark research in this field. During her Dermatology training she was awarded a Scholarship to undertake a a clinical fellowship year at St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London. After graduating she undertook a Fellowship in Skin cancer and Lymphomas at St John’s Institute of Dermatology at St Thomas and Guys’ hospital (the leading tertiary dermatology hospital in the UK). She then spent time as a Consultant and the Lead of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer service at St John’s.
She is now a Staff Specialist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where she continues to be engaged in research and teaching. She is actively involved in the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has been a past Chair of the NSW Faculty as well as National Examiner.
Dr Bonnie Fergie
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS
Dr Bonnie Fergie is a consultant dermatologist and a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Western Australia. She undertook specialist training in New South Wales at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, The Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst The John Hunter Hospital, The Canberra Hospital, and private practices.
Dr Fergie is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international dermatology conferences.
Dr Fergie is trained in both medical and surgical dermatology. She has particular interests in acne, skin cancer detection and management, psoriasis and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr Edmund Wee
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS (Hons), BSc (Hons), MPhil
Dr Edmund Wee is a consultant dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dr Wee is a general dermatologist with a wide range of interests including skin cancer management, acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema.
He completed his medical degree with honours at Melbourne University and undertook dermatology specialist training in Victoria. During his training, Dr Wee was awarded the Harvey Rotstein award by the Victorian Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists for personal and professional excellence as well as dedication to patient care.
He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and held appointments at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Health as a consultant dermatologist. He continues to be involved in teaching and training registrars through the Skin Health Institute.
Dr Philippa Dickison
Dermatologist
FACD, BMed, MD, PhD, GradDipPH
Dr Philippa Dickison is a consultant dermatologist with an interest in eczema, psoriasis, acne, paediatric dermatology, and early detection and management of skin cancer. She graduated from UNSW with distinction. Prior to being selected into dermatology training, she completed a Doctor of Philosophy with a focus on dermatology education through the University of Sydney.
Dr Dickison completed her specialist training at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital and RPA. She also undertook regional rotations at Dubbo and Gosford.
Dr Geoffrey Lee
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS, DPhil (Oxon)
Dr Geoffrey Lee is a specialist consultant Dermatologist and Clinician Scientist, certified by the Medical Board of Australia, and a qualified Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He completed his six-year medical and surgical degree (MBBS) at the University of New South Wales, and was awarded the Tom Gibian Prize and the Foundation Year Graduates Medal for leadership and fellowship. Subsequently he completed his internship and residency years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital working across all the medical and surgical specialties.
He was awarded a full academic Kennedy Scholarship to undertake a four-year Doctorate (DPhil/PhD) in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford to understand how new therapeutics are discovered and translated through to patients. There he learnt advanced laboratory techniques and utilised these to interrogate the fundamental mechanisms that govern the interplay between our immune system, microbiome, and tissue resident stem cells. He discovered novel alarmin pathways and investigated their abilities to quell aberrant inflammation, induce cancer remission, and reactivate dormant youth repair pathways in aged senescent tissues.
Upon returning to Australia, he was instrumental in building the Royal North Shore Hospital Department of Dermatology Clinical and Translational Medicine Laboratory, and spent six years training in clinical Dermatology across New South Wales, including: Taree, Dubbo, Lismore, Griffith, Kanwal, Coffs Harbour, Bourke & Brewarrina with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, Westmead Adult’s and Children’s Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
He consults privately online via Virtual Dermatology, in-person in Sydney, publicly at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, is a volunteer with the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, and is an investigator on clinical trials, and laboratory studies at the University of Sydney which helps him deliver the most up to date treatments to his patients. He sees all patients, and has a particular interest in how the neuroimmunology of the cutaneous system relates to all dermatological conditions.
Dr Prateek Sharma
Dermatologist
FACD, MRCP (UK), MBChB
Dr Prateek Sharma is a highly skilled and compassionate dermatologist with extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. After earning his medical degree (MBBS) and completing residency in dermatology (MD) from Safdarjung Hospital; one of the largest and busiest tertiary hospital in New Delhi, India, Dr. Sharma pursued further specialization and accreditation in Melbourne, training at Sinclair Dermatology, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, becoming a recognized Fellow of Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD).
With over 8 years of clinical experience across diverse populations, Dr. Sharma combines evidence-based practices with a patient-centered approach to deliver personalized care. His expertise spans medical, and basic surgical dermatology, including the management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, pigmentation disorders, hair disorders, blistering diseases, autoimmune diseases and tropical infections.
Dr. Sharma is committed to ongoing education and research, staying updated with the latest advancements in dermatological treatments.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Sharma enjoys travelling, hiking, gyming, reading and writing.
Dr. Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi.
Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS
Dr Davin Lim is a specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dr Lim completed his specialist dermatology training in tertiary Australian hospitals including the Royal Brisbane & Princess Alexander Hospital, in addition to speciality training in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Davin has received subspeciality surgical and laser training in the United States, Singapore and Malaysia.
His special interest is in procedural dermatology including soft tissue injectables, neurotoxins, lasers and energy based devices. He has published extensively in the field of acne scar revision and lectures nationally and abroad.
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Dr Ahmed Kazmi
Dermatologist
FACD, MRCP (Derm), FRACGP, MRCGP, MBChB
Dr Ahmed Kazmi is a specialist dermatologist working in private practice in Melbourne. He trained in the UK at prestigious centres including the Royal London Hospital. Dr Kazmi manages all aspects of adult and general paediatric dermatology. He enjoys practicing holistically and being patient centred in his approach. He strives to be an inclusive practitioner and wants patients to know they are welcome whatever their phototype, hair type, gender identity, age or sexual orientation.
Dr Lara Trindade de Carvalho
Dermatologist
FACD, MD
Dr Lara Trindade is a specialist dermatologist and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Her passion for dermatology began early in medical school, where she actively participated in campaigns and research projects focused on skin cancer and various dermatological conditions.
Throughout her career, Dr Trindade has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals. In 2018, she achieved Board Certification with the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and passed the European Board Examination in Dermatology and Venereology.
Dr. Trindade’s commitment to excellence has led her to pursue extensive international training. She completed clinical immersion programs in General Dermatology at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (University of Sydney), Advanced Dermatology, Mohs Surgery, Laser, and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Greater Miami Skin & Laser Center (Mount Sinai Medical Center, affiliated with Florida International University and the University of Miami), and Pediatric Dermatology at Seattle Children's Hospital.
In 2019, Dr. Trindade became an International Fellow Member of the American Academy of Dermatology. That same year, she relocated to Australia to undertake a dermatology and hair fellowship at Sinclair Dermatology. She was admitted as a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2020.
Dr. Trindade is known for her compassionate, patient-centred approach. She places great importance on building strong doctor–patient relationships, ensuring her patients feel supported and cared for throughout their treatment journey. Her areas of special interest include hair loss, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.
Dr Themis Colla
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS
Dr Themis Colla is a Specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, with over two decades of medical experience and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Her medical journey began at the Catholic University of Pelotas, Brazil, where she earned her MBBS in 2002. She became board-certified by the Brazilian College of Dermatology in 2009. Driven by a passion for excellence, Dr Colla pursued further postgraduate training in dermatology both overseas and in Australia.
For more than ten years, Dr Colla owned and operated her own dermatology clinic in Brazil, delivering comprehensive dermatological care to her local community. She further enriched her experience by working in hospitals and rural settings, deepening her dedication to patient well-being and advancing her clinical skills.
In 2020, Dr Colla relocated to Australia and undertook a dermatology fellowship in Melbourne, where she worked for nearly three years. In October 2021, she successfully passed the MRCP(UK) Specialist Certificate Examination (SCE) in Dermatology. She completed an additional one-year fellowship in Perth in 2024 and, in 2025, was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD).
Dr Colla has a broad interest in dermatology and is particularly experienced in managing conditions such as acne, rosacea, hair disorders, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and general dermatological concerns. She is known for her compassionate approach, clinical excellence, and dedication to ongoing education and innovation in the field.
Dr Colla is fluent in both English and Portuguese.
Dr Ragini Ghiya
Dermatologist
FACD, MD, MBBS, ISHRS
Dr Ragini Ghiya is a Fellow of Australasian College of Dermatologist (FACD). She completed her bachelor in medicine degree in 2003 with Gold medal in the field of Medicine from India. Following which she pursued her passion for dermatology and completed her doctorate of medicine (MD) in Dermatology and passed her exams with a Gold Medal of excellence in the year 2008. She was awarded a presentation scholarship for her research thesis by American Academy of Dermatology in the year 2011.
Along with working as an Assistant Professor in Dermatology, she started providing service as a consultant dermatologist at her private practice since year 2011 up until 2023 when she moved to Melbourne and finished Australian college of dermatology requirements and became FACD (fellow of Australian college of Dermatologist).
Over past 16 yrs of her career as a dermatologist, she has gained vast experience in treating variety of dermatological conditions including acne, rosacea, peri oral dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, hair thinning and hair loss issues, hair and scalp disorders and skin cancers with varied presentations. She also developed a keen interest in various dermato-surgical procedures including skin cancer procedures, cosmetic procedures, vitiligo surgeries and hair transplants.
To pursue her passion towards hair transplant surgeries, she visited and learned from various specialists from all over the world. Dr Ragini Ghiya is a member of ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons). Along with attending different scientific platforms, She has also taken talks on different national and international conferences on hair transplant. She has vast experience of performing more than 4000 hair transplant surgeries over past 13 yrs of her practice. While perfecting the art and science behind the techniques, she has developed her unique way of doing the surgeries to achieve higher hair densities, natural hair lines and using different body hairs where applicable.
She is fluent in English and Hindi
Dr Maria Jones Caballero
Dermatologist
FACD, MD, MBBS, ISHRS
Dr Maria Jones-Caballero is a highly skilled and experienced Dermatologist based in Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is a specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr Jones-Caballero is particularly interested in general and paediatric dermatology, skin cancers, and women’s dermatology.
Dr Jones-Caballero obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Autonomous University of Madrid in 1988. She went on to complete her Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2008.
Her extensive medical training and qualifications have equipped her with the knowledge and expertise required to provide comprehensive dermatological care to patients of all ages.
Dr Jones-Caballero is a dedicated professional committed to delivering the highest standard of care to her patients. With her deep understanding of dermatological conditions and their impact on individuals, she employs a patient-centered approach and tailors her treatments to meet the unique needs and concerns of each individual.
In addition to English, Dr Jones-Caballero is fluent in French and Spanish, which allows her to effectively communicate with a broader range of patients.
Her ability to connect with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds enables her to provide personalised care that takes into consideration their specific circumstances.
While Dr Jones-Caballero’s associated hospitals are not specified, her expertise and experience in dermatology make her a trusted professional in her field.
Patients seeking high-quality dermatological care can expect nothing but exceptional service and outcomes under Dr Maria Jones-Caballero’s care.
Dr Yvonne Nguyen
Dermatologist
FACD, MBBS, MPHIL (MED), BPHARM (HONS)
Dr Yvonne Nguyen is a specialist consultant dermatologist and Fellow of The Australasian College of Dermatologists. She completed her medical degree, a Master of Philosophy in Medicine, and a pharmacy degree at the University of Sydney.
Dr Nguyen completed her four-year dermatology training in Australia and the United Kingdom. She was selected to complete a Fellowship in London at the University College Hospital London. She also trained at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. These positions provided her with a breadth of knowledge in general medical and surgical dermatology, and she also gained experience in areas including eczema, psoriasis, biologics, male and female genital dermatology, advanced cutaneous surgery (Mohs surgery, skin flaps and grafts) and paediatric dermatology.
She is involved in research having published in peer-reviewed journals both in Australia and internationally. She has presented at local and international conferences and was awarded an international best presentation prize for her vulval dermatology research.
Dr Nguyen has been awarded several scholarships which have allowed her the opportunity to observe dermatology practice overseas including a rotation at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, USA and the National Hospital of Dermatology in Vietnam, and to attend courses overseas including a dermatology surgery course in Greece.
She enjoys teaching and has been involved in teaching medical students, junior doctors, and nursing staff. Yvonne is a native speaker in Vietnamese and, in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her young family, reading, and travelling.
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