Dermatology — Waikato

Dermatology is the medical speciality for diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato provide services at Waikato Hospital and Te Kuiti Hospital.


Contact us

For all Waikato Hospital departments:


Where to find us

The dermatology department is at:

Reception B, Level 1
Meade Clinical Centre
Waikato Hospital
183 Pembroke Stree
tHamilton 3204

Outreach clinics are also held at Te Kuiti Hospital every 2 months.


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Services we provide

Services provided by the Waikato Hospital dermatology department include:

  • daily outpatient clinics for adult patients
  • twice-weekly clinics for tamariki
  • once-weekly clinics for vulval conditions
  • cutaneous oncology surgical service
  • comprehensive laser service.

Nurse-led services include:

  • phototherapy
  • eczema clinic
  • systemic medicines follow-up clinic
  • patch testing
  • sun damage treatment
  • wound care.

University students interested in a placement in the dermatology department should contact the Waikato clinical campus.


Referral information

If you have a skin problem, see your healthcare provider for assessment and possible referral.