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Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney; Fellow, Australasian College of Dermatologists
Dr Philip Tong is an Australian-trained dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He serves on various boards, committees and is a College examiner, supporting the training of future dermatologists. Dr Tong holds an academic role at the Garvan Institute and is a Visiting Medical Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. He completed his PhD on biomedical imaging and skin immunology at the Centenary Institute. Founder of DermScreen and Dermatology Junction, he combines clinical care with research, education, and innovation, and is a recognised authority and invited speaker on skin cancer, acne, and digital health.

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Welcome to the Dermatology Podcast! Build your confidence and dermatology knowledge with our expert, Dr Philip Tong who will discuss multifaceted approaches to a variety of cases. PLUS earn CPD from every Healthed podcast!

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A 67-year-old Mediterranean man with a 1-year history of a pigmented streak on the right thumb nail

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A 17-year-old female presents with wrinkling of the palms upon contact with water

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Dr Philip Tong demonstrates how to systematically assess the patient presenting with a facial red, steroid-resistant rash.

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A 35-year-old woman presents with a birthmark on the right cheek who is seeking a diagnosis.

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A 32-year-old woman with keratotic erythematous papules and plaques on the right arm since childhood

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