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Our dermatologists are board-certified specialists, recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand. Leading our team is Dr Kevin McKerrow (MBChB, FRACP, FACMS, FNZDS), a dermatologic surgeon and one of New Zealand’s foremost experts in cosmetic, laser, and surgical dermatology. He is also a past President of the New Zealand Dermatology Society.Dr McKerrow completed his medical training at the University of Otago, followed by work in internal and subspecialty medicine at Wellington Hospital. He earned his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, with dermatology training in Wellington and Auckland. He was later awarded a Roche Research Fellowship at the University of Glasgow, served as a Clinical Lecturer in lasers at University College London, and completed a prestigious Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship at the New England Medical Center in Boston, USA.A pioneer of Mohs micrographic surgery in New Zealand since 1989, Dr McKerrow has performed over 40,000 Mohs procedures. As one of a select few dermatologic surgeons qualified in this specialised technique, he ensures the highest precision in skin cancer removal with minimal cosmetic impact.

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TRUSTED SERVICE

Provide best Treatment with expert Doctors

Dr McKerrow completed his medical training at the University of Otago, followed by work in internal and subspecialty medicine at Wellington Dr McKerrow is a published author in leading journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, and Journal of Dermatologic Surgery. He regularly presents on surgical, laser, and cosmetic dermatology at national and international conferences.In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr McKerrow specialises in acne scarring and skin injuries resulting from accidents. Our clinic continually updates its technology to remain at the forefront of laser innovation, ensuring patients receive world-class care using the most advanced devices available.

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Dr. Aravind Chandran

DERMATOLOGIST Medical, Surgical, and Laser Dermatologist

Dr. Aravind Chandran (MBChB, FRACP, FNZDS) is a dermatologist specialising in medical, surgical, and laser dermatology. He graduated from The University of Leeds, School of Medicine in the United Kingdom. After moving to New Zealand, Dr. Chandran gained valuable experience in general medicine in Hawke’s Bay and Auckland.

He completed his dermatology training in Auckland and Waikato, followed by a Dermatology Fellowship at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust in the UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a New Zealand specialist board-registered dermatologist, Dr. Chandran brings extensive expertise to the Skin Specialist Centre.

Dr. Chandran is a key member of the team at the Auckland District Health Board. His interests include:

• Skin cancer management: Offering both surgical and non-surgical treatments, as well as skin and mole checks.

• Medical Dermatology: Treating conditions such as acne, rosacea, hyperhidrosis, psoriasis (including biologic treatments), eczema, and disorders of pigmentation.

• Cosmetic Dermatology: Specialising in scar management and laser treatments.

With a comprehensive approach to dermatological care, Dr. Chandran is dedicated to providing exceptional treatment and advancing the field through education and clinical practice

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Dr. Kevin McKerrow

SPECIALIST LASER AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGIST

Scars and Lasers founded by Dr Kevin McKerrow, specialises in state-of-the-art laser and energy- based devices and dermatological cosmetic procedures, Mohs Micrographic surgery and a full range of dermatology and skincare services.

Dr McKerrow (MBChB, FRACP, FACMS, FNZDSI) completed his basic medical training at the University of Otago. He then spent a number of years working in both internal medicine and subspecialty medicine, culminating in a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians. His specialist dermatology training was completed in Wellington, Auckland, Scotland, London and Boston, Massachusetts,USA.

He was a Clinical Lecturer in lasers at University College, London and then Mohs Surgical Fellow at the New England Medical Centre, Boston, Massachusetts. He pioneered Mohs Micrographic Surgery in New Zealand in 1989 and has performed over 30,000 Mohs procedures to date. Dr McKerrow’s fellowships also include the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery and the New Zealand Dermatology Society.

He is a published author in international dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the British Journal of Dermatology ,Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Australasian Journal of Dermatology. He is a frequent speaker on surgical, cosmetic and laser topics at national and international medical conferences. Dr McKerrow’s areas of expertise include surgical management of skin cancers, Mohs micrographic surgery, acne management and acne scarring, laser and energy - based devices for scars and cosmetic dermatology.

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