Dermatology — Canterbury

The Canterbury dermatology department assesses and treats a wide range of skin conditions, as well as diseases of the hair and nails.


Contact us

To contact the dermatology department, phone: 03 364 0488


Where to find us

The dermatology department is at:

Level 3
Christchurch Outpatients
2 Oxford Terrace
Christchurch


Christchurch Hospital and Outpatients map


Services we provide

We offer specialist services for:

  • paediatric dermatology
  • procedural dermatology (lumps and bumps clinic)
  • autoimmune blistering diseases and connective tissue diseases (complex medical dermatology)
  • eczema (severe atopic dermatitis)
  • severe psoriasis
  • patch testing (for allergic contact eczema)
  • phototherapy
  • severe acne and rosacea
  • chronic inflammatory skin conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa
  • skin lymphoma
  • inflammatory leg ulcers (pyoderma gangrenosum)
  • hair and nail diseases.

Skin diseases and conditions (internal link)

Our clinical team

We have an integrated clinical team to deliver dermatology care. All clinics and patients are overseen by a vocationally registered dermatologist, but you may be scheduled with any member of our collaborative team, including a:

  • dermatology clinical nurse specialist
  • dermatology registered nurse
  • dermatology registrar
  • general practitioner with special interest in dermatology
  • dermatologist (skin specialist).

Related websites

DermNet (external link)


Referral information

You will need a referral from your healthcare provider to access dermatology at Christchurch Outpatients.