Melbourne Eastside Dermatology is a specialist dermatology service based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, provided by consultant dermatologists Dr Desmond Gan and Dr Friyana Bhabha. Both our dermatologists are Australian trained and faculty members of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Melbourne Eastside Dermatology aims to provide the highest level of care for all types of dermatology conditions. We have the expertise to treat anyone from the paediatric population (including young babies) through to the geriatric population.

Moles and skin cancer check, treatment and prevention

Paediatric skin conditions

General dermatology for all skin types and colours
Dr Desmond Gan is highly experienced with 10 years of experience in treating a wide range of dermatology conditions. After graduating from the University of Melbourne, he has gained experience in his specialist dermatology training both locally and internationally in Singapore, France and Belgium. He has a keen interest in treating vitiligo.
Dr Friyana Bhabha is a female dermatologist and a local Monash University Graduate. She has extensive experience in both specialist physician medicine and dermatology, and has an interest in treating womens dermatology conditions.
Our services include
- Skin cancer detection and full body mole check
- Skin cancer surgery (with or without private health insurance)
- Rashes e.g. eczema, psoriasis
- Acne and rosacea
- Hair and nail diseases
- Oral and genital mucosal diseases
- Paediatric, geriatric and pregnancy related rashes
- Vitiligo, pigmentory disorders and Asian skin diseases
- Botox injection for armpit sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Our purpose built facility in Blackburn South is modern and well-equipped with the latest operating facilities and phototherapy machine. We are conveniently located within close vicinity of Knox, Mitcham, Ringwood, Burwood, Waverley, Doncaster, Donvale, Templestowe, Box Hill, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills, and we serve a large referral base up to Croydon, Mooroolbark, Lilydale and Boronia. We also provide a periodic dermatology service to those local to the Shepparton area.