Mon-Sun 6am-11pm reception@dermodirect.com.au
Mon-Sun 6am-11pm reception@dermodirect.com.au
Award-winning
2019 Telstra Business Award
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Real-time video consultation
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After hours and weekend appointments
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DermoDirect Teledermatology service is available for children Teledermatology - Secure real-time video consult
- Australia wide, no matter where you are
- No GP referral required
- After-hours and weekend appointments available See an Australian dermatologist online Book an appointment DermoDirect dermatologists are acne experts Acne management Our dermatologists are experts in acne management, and can prescribe medications for acne that in Australia can only be prescribed by dermatologists.
We are the experts Book an appointment Dermo Direct online dermatology for GPs Refer a patient It's easy! Simply hand your patient a referral addressed to one of our dermatologists at Dermo Direct. We can see your patient fast! Are you a GP looking for a dermatologist? Learn more

Medicare rebate

Medicare rebates are valid for those patients that live in a telehealth eligible area and have an active GP Referral.

Due to COVID -19, up until the end of September 2020, ALL patients will be eligible for a medicare rebate if you have an active GP referral. That means only $120 out of pocket cost.

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Opening hours

We are always here for you! After-hours and weekend appointments available. 

Mon - Fri6am - 11pm
Sat - Sun6am - 11pm

What do we treat?

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasisincluding access to dermatologist-only medications if appropriate
  • Rosacea
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Seborrhoeic dermatitis
  • Tinea (fungal)
  • Hair Diseasesincluding male and female pattern hair loss
  • Nail Diseases
  • Perioral dermatitis
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativaincluding access to dermatologist-only medications if appropriate
  • Urticaria (hives)
  • We can also recommend the most appropriate diagnostic tests for GPs to do, with skin conditions that are difficult to diagnose

How it works?

  • Book an appointmentSelect the appropriate appointment type (GP referral required for Medicare rebates), upload photos of your skin issue, choose your Dermatologist and select your preferred date and time
  • Confirmation emailAn initial email confirmation of the appointment will contain a Zoom Video link to the Doctor you have booked with. This link will also be in the reminder email sent prior to the appointment.
  • Attend real-time video consultationDownload the free Zoom App, then click the link in the email. Talk to your Dermatologist, discuss with them the problem areas and your Dermatologist will provide a treatment plan.
  • Follow upThe Dermatologist can send your prescription directly to your pharmacy of choice. Investigation forms and handouts are emailed to you on the same day as your appointment so there are no delays in implementing your management plan.

Our doctors

Dr. Dev Tilakaratne
Dr. Dev Tilakaratne
Born and raised in Darwin, Dr Dev Tilakaratne relocated to Townsville to complete James Cook University’s (JCU) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, in which rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical perspectives flavoured all aspects of the course.

Dr. Dev Tilakaratne

Dermatologist
Dr. Christopher Ross
Dr. Christopher M Ross
Dr. Ross is an Adelaide-based Dermatologist who completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with Honours at Adelaide University in 2004, before completing his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Flinders University in 2008.

Dr. Christopher M Ross

Dermatologist
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We strive to make appointments available so that you can be seen and treated as soon as possible.

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