Dr Jo-Ann See

Experts / Dr Jo-Ann See

Dermatologist; Principal, Central Sydney Dermatology; Co-chair, All About Acne

Dr Jo-Ann See has worked at Central Sydney Dermatology since 1993 and has been a principal here for over 25 years. After obtaining her medical degree with honours from the University of New South Wales in 1985, she completed her residency at the Prince of Wales Hospital and then her Dermatology training at both Prince of Wales and St Vincent’s Hospitals in Sydney. Her post Fellowship training in Psoriasis was completed at Baylor Medical School, Dallas Texas. As a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology she regularly attends national and international annual scientific meetings to stay up to date.

Dr See has served on the State and Federal boards of the Australasian College of Dermatologists as well as having been a guest examiner for the Fellowship examinations. She has been involved in clinical trials, product launches and has introduced innovative treatments to Australia. Her key interests are skin care, sun damage, skin cancer and acne. She is a pioneer in the field treatment of actinic keratosis (pre-cancers) with daylight photodynamic therapy. Dr See is at the forefront of acne treatment in Australia. She is invited as the sole Australian representative to the International Global Alliance to improve Outcomes in Acne. She, together with liked-minded colleagues, spearheaded the formation of a non-profit health initiative, All About Acne, and has been its long standing chair/co-chair since its foundation.

Dr See attends and is an invited speaker both nationally and internationally. She has made regular appearances in press, radio and television discussing, clarifying and de-mystifying dermatology issues. She has also consulted with the College of Dermatology as well as industry in providing patient information for the general public and teaching material for general practice.