Kingsgrove Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centre is a specialist dermatology practice located in Kingsgrove and Macquarie Park. Our dermatologist is a qualified medical specialist who has completed his medical degree, hospital training in general medicine and surgery and specialist training in dermatology and qualified as a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
We offer a range of services including general dermatology, mole surveillance, skin cancer diagnosis and management, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, blistering disorders, pigmentary disorders, hair loss, nail changes, and excessive sweating including axillary hyperhidrosis treatment.
A valid and current referral from a medical doctor is required to receive a Medicare rebate for eligible consultations and medical treatments.
Please note:
We offer a range of services including general dermatology, mole surveillance, skin cancer diagnosis and management, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, blistering disorders, pigmentary disorders, hair loss, nail changes, and excessive sweating including axillary hyperhidrosis treatment.
A valid and current referral from a medical doctor is required to receive a Medicare rebate for eligible consultations and medical treatments.
Please note:
- All appointments are made by contacting (02) 9198 1981.
Please advise reception at which location you would like to make an appointment. - Macquarie Park location can only take Visa/EFTPOS payments.
Kingsgrove location can accept cash, EFTPOS and/or Visa. - Cosmetic procedures are not performed.
- We require 24 hours notice if you decide to cancel your appointment. Late cancellations or non-attendance to appointments will incur a fee due to our considerable waiting list. If you cancel in a timely manner, we are then able to offer that appointment to another patient.
LocationSKINGSGROVE
291 Kingsgrove Road (corner of Moreton Ave) Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Street Parking available on Moreton Ave. It is conveniently located within walking distance from Kingsgrove Railway station and close to the bus stop. MACQUARIE PARK WISE Specialist Hub 11 Khartoum Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113 |
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Dr. Benjamin DanielMBBS, MMed (Clin Epi) (Hons), BA, BCom, FACDDr Benjamin Daniel is an Australian trained fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and a consultant dermatologist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. He is a senior lecturer at UNSW and regularly teaches medical students and junior doctors and is actively involved in the teaching and mentoring of Dermatology trainees.
He completed a 2 year pre-dermatology research fellowship in autoimmune blistering diseases alongside his Masters of Medicine for which he received honours for his thesis. As part of his training he spent 6 months at the National Skin Centre in Singapore where he was exposed to a broad range of different skin conditions affecting Asian skin. He is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and a member of the International Society of Dermatology and American Academy of Dermatology. Dr Daniel has published several articles in peer reviewed journals and presented at both local and international conferences. For a list of some of the published material, please click here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=daniel+bs He has also written book chapters on common skin conditions. He was awarded the Harvey Rotstein Award for academic excellence, collegiality and professionalism through the registrar training. He has a particular interest in eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers, acne, autoimmune blistering diseases, excessive sweating and pigment disorders. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What SHOULD I bring to MY first appointment?
- Valid referral (e.g. from your doctor as to the reason for seeing the dermatologist).
- Medicare card (DVA card if you have one).
- List of your current medications.
- All of the treatments you are using and have used before- including creams, lotions, wash, shampoo/conditioners for your condition.
- Previous investigations if related to the appointment (e.g. blood results, imaging - xray, CT, ultrasound).
- If you are presenting for a skin check, please remove all makeup before the appointment so your face can be examined properly.
- If you have seen another dermatologist for the same condition, please bring all the correspondence and investigations. A second opinion fee may be necessary for chasing these results.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No- it is not necessary to have a referral.
If you have a valid referral, you may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare.
If you have a referral, ask the friendly receptionists to put you on a wait list so that you can be seen earlier if an appointment becomes available.
If you have a valid referral, you may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare.
If you have a referral, ask the friendly receptionists to put you on a wait list so that you can be seen earlier if an appointment becomes available.
What conditions does the doctor treat?
Skin checks and skin cancer surveillance, acne, psoriasis, eczema, pigmentary disorders, blistering disorders, hyperhidrosis, hair loss, nail conditions, skin infections, and other conditions.
Please note that cosmetic procedures are not performed.
Please note that cosmetic procedures are not performed.
What is the fee for a consultation?
We are no longer able to provide any bulk billing as the cost of providing specialist medical services is high. Private health insurance generally does not cover dermatology consultations or procedures.
A standard consultation addresses a single course of treatment as per Medicare guidelines, lasting up to 15 minutes. Consultations lasting more than 15 minutes will incur a long consultation fee.
As of 1st January 2025, our consultation fees during a single course of treatment are:
During your consultation you may ask your dermatologist for a financial estimate detailing the cost of any surgical procedure or treatment, before it is performed.
Additional procedures such as cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen, freezing), steroid injections, cyst drainage, biopsies and excisions will incur additional fees.
Additional Fees you may incur:
Account payment:
A standard consultation addresses a single course of treatment as per Medicare guidelines, lasting up to 15 minutes. Consultations lasting more than 15 minutes will incur a long consultation fee.
As of 1st January 2025, our consultation fees during a single course of treatment are:
- $300.00 – Initial consultation in a single course of treatment.
- $200.00 – Subsequent consultation in a single course of treatment.
During your consultation you may ask your dermatologist for a financial estimate detailing the cost of any surgical procedure or treatment, before it is performed.
Additional procedures such as cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen, freezing), steroid injections, cyst drainage, biopsies and excisions will incur additional fees.
Additional Fees you may incur:
- Additional fees will be incurred for any medical service (treatment or surgical procedure) performed during your consultation.
- You may ask your dermatologist for a financial estimate before the treatment or procedure is performed.
- Fees charged by this practice do not include the cost of external service providers, such as pharmacists, pathologists or radiologists. You may be invoiced by these external service providers. Medicare rebates may apply.
- A fee may be charged for the re-issue of lost prescriptions, radiology/pathology forms and letters to a third-party, apart from your GP (e.g. Legal etc.), second opinions and long consultations.
Account payment:
- Your account needs to be settled at each consultation. We accept cash, EFTPOS, MasterCard and Visa.
- For some procedures, the item numbers and fees are not determined until after the pathology report has been received. In these cases, you will be invoiced 1-2 weeks after the procedure. Payment of the out-of-pocket expense may be payable on the day of the procedure.
- If you have an outstanding balance on your account, then you may not be given another appointment until the account is settled. You may also be liable for additional costs involved in the debt recovery process.
How long is a consultation?
Enough time is allocated per consultation to discuss and treat one condition (15 minutes). If you have more than one condition that you wish to discuss, please book a long consultation or a second appointment to ensure enough time can be allocated to address these issues in the interest of best care. Additional fees for complex medical issues or longer consultations may apply.
If you think you need an urgent appointment, please contact us or ask your GP to contact us
If you think you need an urgent appointment, please contact us or ask your GP to contact us
What is the process in becoming a dermatologist?
After completing medical school, at least 2 years of training in the public hospital system under supervision in various specialties such as emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery and paediatrics has to be performed. Entrance into the Australian Dermatology training program is highly competitive and some dermatologists do research or fellowships before entering. The Australian dermatology program is at least 4 years and consists of international and domestic rotations in various hospitals and institutions with ongoing assessments followed by a competitive and exhaustive exit examination process. It generally takes 15 years to become a dermatologist. A dermatologist in Australia must complete ongoing training and mandatory continuing professional development.
Can Overseas travelers OR patients without Medicare see the doctor?
We welcome all visitors and are able to see patients without Medicare.
Payment is due on the day and a receipt will be provided so you can check with your travel or insurance company if they will reimburse you.
Payment is due on the day and a receipt will be provided so you can check with your travel or insurance company if they will reimburse you.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24 hours’ notice if you decide to cancel your appointment. Late cancellations or non-attendance to appointments will incur a fee of $150 due to our considerable waiting list and a prepayment required for your next appointment. If you cancel in a timely manner, we are then able to offer that appointment to another patient.
Your notice can be relayed to our clinic by one of the following means, at least 24 hours' before your appointment:
Your notice can be relayed to our clinic by one of the following means, at least 24 hours' before your appointment:
- Replying N or NO to our courtesy SMS reminder message.
- Calling us on (02) 9198 1981 and leaving a voicemail message.
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