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Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Trained Registrar, St Vincent's Hospital; Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists
Dr. Tong is based in Sydney, whereby he consults on all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology. He is a VMO at St Vincent’s Hospital and completed his training and PhD in Sydney. He has leadership roles as the Deputy Director of Research, at The Skin Hospital, Sydney as well as co-chair for All About Acne. His early research focus was in melanoma, however he now focuses his energy in utilising technology in the early detection of skin cancer. He does this via supporting telehealth opportunities particularly in rural and remote Australia through a virtual care platform called DermScreen.

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