Dermatologist

Personal profile

Dr Poon graduated from Melbourne University in 1993 and attained his Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2002. He spent part of his training time at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Dr Poon’s areas of expertise include skin cancer diagnosis and treatment (advanced surgery, photodynamic therapy). He treats many patients with acne, acne scarring, dermatitis, psoriasis and hair loss problems.

He also has an interest in cosmetic dermatology, such as coolsculpting, laser treatments and cosmetic injections. Dr Poon is a visiting consultant senior dermatologist at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg. He runs a specialist oral mucosal clinic at the “Skin and Cancer Foundation” in Carlton, and visits rooms in Eltham fortnightly.