Dr Tom Barrett
Specialist Dermatologist
B.Med B.Econ FACD,
Mohs Surgery
BOOKS CLOSED, MARCH 2026:
Due to extensive waitlists, Dr Barrett has made the difficult decision to close his books. However, he continues to accept referrals for Mohs surgery at Frontier Dermatology.
This is scheduled for future review.
Thank you for your understanding.
Trusted dermatology care
Dr Barrett is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD).
Dr Barrett completed his medical training at the University of Newcastle following undergraduate studies in economics, and continued his prevocational training within Hunter New England Health. Throughout his dermatology training Dr Barrett has worked at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, Westmead Children’s Hospital, and the Royal Newcastle Centre. He has completed rural rotations throughout NSW including Lismore, Port Macquarie, Walgett, Dubbo, Orange and with the Aboriginal Medical Service.
Dr Barrett is actively engaged in research, having had multiple papers published in domestic and international dermatology journals, and continues to be involved in the education of junior doctors and dermatology trainees through his work at the John Hunter Hospital, where he works as a Visiting Medical Officer.
Dr Barrett is a trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, offering consultations at Frontier Dermatology and Mohs surgical procedures at Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown.
Dr Barrett manages all conditions involving the skin, hair and nails including eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, hyperhidrosis, acne, and paediatric dermatology. He has a special interest in skin cancer management, autoimmune bullous disease, and cutaneous lymphomas.
Services
1
Medical
Dermatology
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions
of the skin, hair and nails.
Dr Barrett is qualified in all areas
of dermatology including:
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Skin cancer detection & surveillance
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Acne and rosacea
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Eczema (dermatitis)
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Psoriasis
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Patch (allergy) testing
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Biologic therapy for inflammatory skin conditions
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Autoimmune skin disorders such as cutaneous lupus
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Pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo
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Blistering conditions
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Vulval dermatology
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Hair loss
2
Surgical & Procedural Dermatology
Comprehensive range of surgical treatment for benign lesions and skin cancers.
Dr Barrett offers the
following procedures:
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery
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Skin biopsy for diagnostic purposes
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Excision of skin cancers including basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and melanomas
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Cryotherapy (freezing)
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Phototherapy (Narrowband UVB)
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Photodynamic therapy
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Intralesional steroid injections
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Scar management
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Iontophoresis
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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) botulinum toxin treatments
Dr Barrett consults at Frontier Dermatology on Tuesdays and Fridays, holds public clinics at the John Hunter Hospital,
and conducts Mohs Surgery at
Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown
