Dr Desmond Gan (Dermatologist)
- Name
- Dr Desmond Chia Chin Gan
- Qualifications
- MBBS 2005
- FACD 2013
- Occupation
- Dermatologist
- Gender
- Male
- Languages Spoken
- Cantonese
- Chinese
- Malay
- Mandarin
- Medical Specialties
- Dermatology
Dr Desmond Gan is an Australasian College of Dermatologists fellowship trained consultant dermatologist (FACD).
Dr Gan completed his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne with Honours, achieving Dean’s Honour List and was awarded Evelyn Coy Prize in Surgical Exam. He also completed a Biomedical Science degree in the research of epidemiology of androgenetic alopecia. He has since published in both domestic and international peer-reviewed dermatological journals, as well as co-authored a few dermatology textbook chapters.
Dr Gan undertook a further 4 years of dermatology training in various major hospitals in Victoria including St Vincent’s Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Children Hospital and internationally at the National Skin Centre in Singapore. In his first year of training, he was awarded the President Medal for the Pharmacology exam and in his final year fellowship exam, was awarded an International Scholarship for the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting. Upon finishing his training, he was also awarded the Florence Bequest Fellowship for which he undertook further training in India, Belgium and France for management of pigmentory diseases and vitiligo.
Dr Gan is currently an appointed consultant at the Alfred Hospital, Monash Medical Centre and the Skin and Cancer Foundation. He teaches medical students and supervises dermatology specialist trainees. He also attends the subspecialized vitiligo clinic at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, and has commenced autologous suspension cellular grafting for treatment of vitiligo.
Dr Gan has a wide range of interest in dermatological conditions, ranging from pigmentory diseases, complex rheumatology/medical dermatology, to skin cancer detection, reconstructive surgery, eczema, psoriasis, acne, hair, nail disorders and paediatric disorders. He is also accredited to treat axillary hyperhidrosis under the PBS Medicare subsidy.
Dr Gan’s interest in laser use in Dermatology started back in high school where he was the top 3 performing Physics examination candidate in national examination and high achiever in Olympiad competition. This led to his interest in utilising laser to treat a variety of dermatological conditions and evidence-based result-focused aesthetic work. Dr Gan is also a qualified cosmetic injector with particular focus on Asian skin treatment.
Dr Gan’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date dermatology care, with clear focus on treating both the current problem and formulating a long term management plan.
Dr Gan speaks fluent English, Mandarin (Chinese) and Cantonese.
- Hospital Affiliations
- The Alfred
- Bellbird Private Hospital
- Knox Private Hospital
- Monash Medical Centre - Clayton
- Affiliated Clinics
- Melbourne Eastside Dermatology - Blackburn South
Practice Locations
Melbourne
- Melbourne Eastside Dermatology - Blackburn South
- Address
- 210 Canterbury Road
Blackburn South VIC 3130
- Phone
- 03 9878 6813
- Fax
- 03 8888 9932
