About Skinsite

Skinsite has over 15 years experience in the skin cancer field. We have always believed in the value of using dermoscopy in melanoma diagnosis - we have used dermoscopy since we first started skin cancer checks.

What was initially an emerging technique, dermoscopy is now a well established clinical tool that is used for every mole check. The latest Melanoma Guidelines now strongly recommends that all clinicians examining moles have the appropriate training and utilise this technique. 

 

 

Dr Anthony Tam
(MBChB (Otago) FRNZCGP, DipObs, DipPaeds, DipDERM (UK)), Cert. Advance Dermoscopy and Histopathology

Dr Anthony Tam is a highly regarded dermoscopist, GP and dermatologic surgeon with a strong interest in the detection and treatment of skin cancer. Born in Auckland and completing his medical degree at Otago University, he set up Skinsite clinic to deliver an expert, yet affordable service in the early detection of skin cancers, mole removal, acne and skin treatment, as well as cosmetic dermatology. 

Dr Tam assisted in writing the Clinical Diagnosis chapter for the latest Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Cutaneous Melanoma in Australia and New Zealand. Most recently he co-authored a paper with Professor Scott Menzies and others on the dermoscopic evaluation of nodular melanoma, which is to be published in the Archives of Dermatology.

Dr Tam is a Clinical Advisor for the Melanoma Foundation and is an Honorary Clinical tutor for the Dermatology department at Cardiff University.

Dr Tam is married and enjoys the art of photography, mountain biking and spending time with his young family.

Dr Wee Ling Khoo
MBChB, FRNZCGP, DipObs, Certs. Primary Care Skin Cancer

Dr Wee-Ling Khoo has been with Skinsite since 2009. She has performed dermatoscopy for many years both at Skinsite and at her General Practice.

She graduated from Melbourne University and has practised in New Zealand for more than 30 years.

Dr Khoo takes pride in providing efficient and specialised care of skin cancers. She regularly attends workshops to enhance her skills and actively participates in peer review.

Dr Sarah Redfern
MBChB, FRNZCGP, Certs. Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine and Therapeutics

Dr Sarah Redfern joined us in 2011 and works 4 days a week, with clinics at both our Remuera and Pakuranga rooms. A born and bred Aucklander who attended Otago University Medical School, she has recently left General Practice after 28 years. She has a strong family history of skin cancer which makes her passionate about prevention and early detection of all skin cancers.

Dr Redfern offers advance dermoscopic detection of skin cancers and is skilled in the management of these, including cryotherapy and excisional biopsies. She attends workshops, participates in ongoing skin cancer education and regular case reviews with the Skinsite medical team.

Dr Redfern is married 2 grown up (almost) children, the eldest at Otago University, and loves travel, tramping, skiing and pilates, as well as her Labrador dog.

Dr Rianet Post
MBChB (SA), M.Med (Dermatology) (SA), Dip. Occ.Med (Auckland)

Dr Rianet Post trained in South Africa in the 80’s and 90’s and completed her dermatology speciality training in 1994. Dr Post ran a skin cancer clinic in Auckland from 1996 during which she attended the world melanoma conference in Sydney, where the use of dermascope was introduced by Professor Rhona MacKie from Scotland for the first time.

Dr Post left to work in the UK as a dermatologist in 2000 until 2021 and returned to work in NZ as a Primary care doctor doing skin cancer and some Dermatology.

During Covid in the UK, Dr Post work consisted 90% of skin cancer. There she attended multi-disciplinary meetings where the best possible treatment and follow up pathways were discussed for people with melanoma, SCC and BCCs.