NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS:

Lotus Dermatology will be closing its doors as of Friday 1^st August. Our current premise has been sold and unfortunately our lease will not be renewed. This decision has been made after careful consideration and planning, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support, collaboration and patronage over the years.

Our team of dermatology specialists will be transitioning to new locations and roles over the coming weeks. We are committed to ensuring continuity of care for all our patients during this time. Patients will be contacted individually and advised of their dermatologist’s new location or alternative care pathways in due course.

We will continue to provide clinical care and support up until the closure date, and all current appointments and follow-ups will be managed to ensure a smooth transition. Please be assured that this should not disrupt your current medical care. Should you have any concerns during this time, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

We look forward to continuing these relationships in new settings. Thank you once again for your trust and collaboration.

Our Specialist Dermatologists

Dr. John Relic

MBBS, FACD
Dermatologist

Dr Relic will be transitioning to a new practice in Maitland:
Advanced Dermatology and Laser.
Call: 02 4040 3180

Dr Relic will be transitioning to a new practice in Maitland, Advanced Dermatology and Laser. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Dr John Relic is a consultant specialist Dermatologist. John graduated from the University of NSW in 1977 and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 1986. John has been practising as a Dermatologist in Newcastle for over twenty years. He is a Visiting Medical Officer at the John Hunter Hospital as well as being a Visiting Medical Officer at many private hospitals in the Hunter Region. He completed a skin surgery course at the Scripps Clinic in San Diego in 1990 and takes a particular interest in skin surgery techniques.

Pediatrics is John's other area of special interest. John meets regularly with other Pediatric Dermatologists and conducts a Pediatric Dermatology clinic fortnightly at the John Hunter Hospital.

Dr. Sally de Zwaan

MBBS (Hons), PhD, BSc (Psych), FACD
Dermatologist

Dr de Zwaan will be opening a new practice:

Cygnet Dermatology,
Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290.
Phone: 02 4005 4100

Dr de Zwaan will be opening a new practice, Cygnet Dermatology, Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Dr. Sally de Zwaan completed her Dermatology training both in Australia and overseas. Sally brings a wealth of experience to the clinic, with her expertise in many areas including medical, surgical and paediatric dermatology. She completed her medical degree at Sydney University and worked in Sydney hospitals for several years before spending 4 years training in Dermatology. She is a visiting medical officer to John Hunter Hospital where she runs a monthly clinic and is the Supervisor of Training for John Hunter Hospital/Royal Newcastle Centre Dermatology Registrars.

She also has a PhD in genetics of skin cancer and a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Psychology. Sally has undertaken research and written many articles for various Dermatology journals. She has also worked extensively with the AMA.

Alvand - Dermatologist at Lotus Dermatology

Dr. Alvand Amiri

MD.MMed, FACD
Dermatologist

Dr Amiri will be transitioning to a new practice in Maitland:
Advanced Dermatology and Laser.
Call: 02 4040 3180

Dr Amiri will be opening a new practice in Maitland, Advanced Dermatology and Laser. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Dr Alvand Amiri graduated from Charles University Medical School in Prague in 1998 After undergoing 5 years of dermatology speciality training, he then achieved a specialist degree in dermatology from Charles University Hospital and became a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology.

After that Dr Amiri moved to Queensland where he graduated with a Master of Medicine degree from the University of Queensland. Dr Amiri also gained his fellowship with the Australasian College of Dermatologists after his dermatology speciality training at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, The Skin Hospital in Sydney and successfully completing fellowship exams with the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Dr Amiri has been involved in teaching medical students, general practitioners and has published many articles in the Czech Republic Dermatology Journals and Australasian Journal of Dermatology.
Dr Amiri also presented at the International Academy of Dermatology and European Academy of Dermatovenerology.

Dr Amiri is trained in medical and surgical dermatology and his particular interests are skin cancers, skin cancer surgeries, inflammatory skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis and auto immune skin conditions.

Dr. Juliana Junger

Dermatologist

Dr Junger will be opening a new practice:

Cygnet Dermatology,
Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290.
Phone: 02 4005 4100

Dr Junger will be opening a new practice, Cygnet Dermatology, Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Juliana was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she completed her medical and dermatology training.

As a dermatologist, Juliana worked in private practice for two years and was a Visiting Medical Officer to some of the major hospitals in Rio. Juliana also did research in Leishmaniasis at the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, an internationally renowned research institute, for six years during her uni years.

Juliana obtained her Masters Degree in Infectious Diseases in Portugal and afterwards moved to Saudi Arabia where she worked as a Dermatologist.

Juliana commenced working in Australia as a Trainee Dermatologist in a rural area of need position in 2015. She was successful in passing the Fellowship examination with the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has been part of our team of professionals at Lotus Dermatology since 2016. Juliana has also been the Principal Investigator in clinical trials in Dermatology at Novatrials since 2021.

Dr. Tom Barrett

Dermatologist

Dr Tom Barrett will be moving across to Frontier Dermatology from August 2025, where he currently consults.

Dr Tom Barrett will be moving across to Frontier Dermatology from August 2025, where he currently consults.

Dr Barrett is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD).

Dr Barrett completed his medical training at the University of Newcastle following undergraduate studies in economics, and continued his prevocational training within Hunter New England Health. Throughout his dermatology training Dr Barrett has worked at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, Westmead Children’s Hospital, and the Royal Newcastle Centre. He has completed rural rotations throughout NSW including Lismore, Port Macquarie, Walgett, Dubbo, Orange and with the Aboriginal Medical Service.

Dr Barrett is actively engaged in research, having had multiple papers published in domestic and international dermatology journals, and continues to be involved in the education of junior doctors and dermatology trainees through his work at the John Hunter Hospital, where he works as a Visiting Medical Officer.

Dr Barrett is a qualified Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, performing these procedures at Warners Bay Private Hospital.

Dr Barrett manages all conditions involving the skin, hair and nails including eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, hyperhidrosis, acne, and paediatric dermatology. He has a special interest in skin cancer management, autoimmune bullous disease, and cutaneous lymphomas.

Dr. Samra Saikal

Dermatologist

Dr Samra Saikal will be going on maternity leave from 3rd July 2025 and will be moving to Nova Dermatology from April 2026. She will be available online at Virtual Dermatology from January 2026 (please check their website for referral pathways and acceptable conditions).

Dr Samra Saikal is a specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. She obtained her medical degree and Masters of International Public Health from the University of New South Wales. She also holds a Diploma of Children’s Health. She completed her specialist dermatology training in tertiary Australian hospitals including Liverpool Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and John Hunter Hospital, as well as working in the regional areas of Port Macquarie and Orange, NSW. Dr Saikal also holds a Visiting Medical Officer appointment at John Hunter Hospital.

Dr Saikal consults at Lotus on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dr Stephanie Blake

Dermatologist

Dr Blake will be transitioning to two practices:

A new practice in Maitland:
Advanced Dermatology and Laser.
Call: 02 4040 3180

Dr Blake will also be available at:
Nova Dermatology: 02 4033 1510

Dr Blake will be transitioning to two practices: a new practice in Maitland, Advanced Dermatology and Laser. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available . Dr Blake will also be available at Nova Dermatology.

Stephanie joined the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2024, and is passionate about all aspects of dermatology, including early detection of skin cancers, inflammatory disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, and paediatric dermatology.

She is based in Newcastle NSW in private practice and John Hunter Hospital, and consults as a locum dermatologist once a month in the Northern Rivers.

She has published in peer-reviewed journals regarding autoimmune connective tissue diseases, melanoma and its detection, and prior to commencing dermatology training worked in clinical trials for developing new biological agents for psoriasis, eczema and alopecia.

Dr. Kirsty Wark

Dermatologist

Dr Wark will be going on maternity leave from mid September, prior to that she will be moving to a new practice:

Cygnet Dermatology,
Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290.
Phone: 02 4005 4100

Dr Wark will also be available online via Virtual Dermatology (please check their website for referral pathways and acceptable conditions).

Dr Wark will be going on maternity leave from mid September, prior to that she will be moving to a new practice, Cygnet Dermatology, Suite 7/20 Smith St Charlestown NSW 2290. Contact details will be provided as soon as they become available. Dr Wark will also be available online via Virtual Dermatology (please check their website for referral pathways and acceptable conditions).

Dr Kirsty Wark is a Specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. In addition to working at Lotus Dermatology, she is a Visiting Medical Officer at John Hunter Hospital, and works in outreach at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service in Moree. She received her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Newcastle, and her Masters of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) from the University of Sydney. She has authored several papers in reputed medical and dermatology journals, and has presented at multiple national meetings. She has been involved in teaching since medical school, and continues to provide education to Medical Students, Nurses, Junior Doctors, and General Practitioners.

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NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS:

Our Specialist Dermatologists

Dr. John Relic

MBBS, FACD Dermatologist

Dr. Sally de Zwaan

MBBS (Hons), PhD, BSc (Psych), FACD Dermatologist

Dr. Alvand Amiri

MD.MMed, FACD Dermatologist

Dr. Juliana Junger

Dermatologist

Dr. Tom Barrett

Dermatologist

Dr. Samra Saikal

Dermatologist

Dr Stephanie Blake

Dermatologist

Dr. Kirsty Wark

Dermatologist

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MBBS, FACD
Dermatologist

MBBS (Hons), PhD, BSc (Psych), FACD
Dermatologist

MD.MMed, FACD
Dermatologist