The Dermatologists
Peninsula Dermatology acts as a service provider for the following practitioners.
Peninsula Dermatology is a specialist service provider. It provides facility and support services to a list of practitioners, the majority of whom are specialist Dermatologists that provide expert skin treatment and advice for a number of skin conditions and cosmetic therapies.
Peninsula Dermatology does not hire or employ any doctors. Rather the practitioners operate independently, and utilise the first class services and facilities from Peninsula Dermatology to operate their medical practice.
Dr Hugh Roberts is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
He completed his medical degree through the University of Melbourne and undertook specialist training at many tertiary referral hospitals including the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Alfred Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
He has a special interest in the early detection and management of skin cancer and has published numerous articles on this topic in peer reviewed journals. He is a consultant Dermatologist at the Victorian Melanoma Service, a multidisciplinary melanoma unit and is a consultant Dermatologist at the complex tumour clinic at the Alfred Hospital. He also attends the melanoma clinic at the Skin and Cancer Foundation of Victoria.
Dr Roberts has previously served as the Director of Training for the Victorian Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists as well as a member of the National Trainee Selection Committee.
He is a member of The Skin Health Institute and participates in the mentor scheme for dermatology registrars.
Dr Marguerite Seith is a consultant dermatologist and a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Marguerite has a broad interest in both medical, cosmetic and surgical Dermatology. Her special interests include nail disorders, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), acne, skin cancer management and general Dermatology.
Dr Mark Darling is a consultant dermatologist and a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dr Darling is a general dermatologist with significant experience in common skin disorders including acne, eczema, psoriasis, excess sweating and skin cancers.
Dr Darling has specialist interests in skin cancer, medical dermatology and men’s health. He is also an experienced skin surgeon and has completed additional training in this field.
Dr Darling holds public positions at Peter MacCallum Cancer Hospital and the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. He is the lead clinician for the Men’s Health service at the Skin Health Institute in Carlton and has over 10 years experience in specialising in male genital dermatology.
Dr Darling began his medical career in the UK studying medicine at Dundee University. Thereafter he trained in general medicine and became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) in 2005. He began his training as a dermatologist at the St Johns Institute of Dermatology, London and completed his specialist qualifications at the Department of Dermatology, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Dr Darling was appointed as a consultant dermatologist in 2011 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow before moving to Australia in 2016.
Mark has published papers in a number of peer reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings.
Dr Julia Rhodes is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. She undertook her Dermatology training in Victoria, and has worked at hospitals including St Vincent’s Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and the Skin Health Institute. She is a visiting consultant dermatologist at the Alfred Hospital, and is the Secretary of the Victorian Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Dr Rhodes achieved the joint overall highest mark in Australia in her final dermatology examinations, and was awarded the prestigious Australasian College of Dermatologists Traveling Fellowship Award, as well as the Ken Paver Medal for Medical Dermatology. She was also awarded the Florance Bequest Fellowship, which enabled her to travel to world-renowned dermatology centres in the United States to further her interest in complex medical dermatology, including the Mayo Clinic.
Julia is dedicated to her patients and the provision of friendly, personalised and holistic dermatologic care. Her interests include the management of acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, excess sweating and skin cancer.
Dr Rowena Meani is a consultant dermatologist and fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dr Meani completed her dermatology specialty training in Victoria at various major tertiary hospitals in Melbourne including The Alfred hospital, The Royal Melbourne hospital, The Royal children’s hospital, Western and St Vincent’s hospital.
Prior to commencing dermatology training Dr Meani worked at the Victorian melanoma service as a clinical research fellow and at the skin health institute as a sub investigator in over 30 dermatology clinical trials. Dr Meani has published various research papers in the Australasian Journal of dermatology.
Dr Meani enjoys all aspects of dermatology including the management of eczema, psoriasis, acne, paediatric dermatology, excess sweating and skin cancer. Dr Meani is passionate about providing the best care to her patients.
Dr Gordon Rennick is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Gordon has had an extensive and varied medical career since completing his medical degree at Monash University in 1981. He initially qualified as a Paediatrician and spent 12 years living and working as a Paediatrician in Albury NSW. He then retrained as a Dermatologist in Melbourne and upon returning to Albury worked at his dermatology practice for 14 years.
In early 2021 he relocated to Melbourne. He has had an appointment at the Alfred Hospital as a visiting dermatology consultant for over 10 years. He is regularly involved as both a teacher and examiner of doctors who are training to become Dermatologists. He aims to use his extensive knowledge and experience to find the best solution for your skin problem.
Understanding Peninsula Dermatology and our Dermatologists/Nurse Practitioners
Peninsula Dermatology takes pride in providing high quality support services and facilities for the listed Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Nurse Practioners.
When booking to see our specialists/nurses please understand the following:
The practitioners practice individually and independent of each other.
Peninsula Dermatology is responsible for the booking, paperwork, billing and providing facility for the doctors/nurse practitioners. Peninsula Dermatology is not responsible for the medical practices or treatment plans instituted by the doctors/nurse practitioners.
The practitioners relationship with Peninsula Dermatology is one of a contractor and service provider. The practitioners are not employees of Peninsula Dermatology.
The practitioners may practice in other facilities outside of Peninsula Dermatology. It is your right to obtain your clinical notes and discuss with your practitioner the best location to organise your consultation or treatment.