COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic SMART Dermatology is taking a number of proactive steps to help ensure our patients and staff are kept safe through this difficult time.

At this stage, SMART Dermatology is keeping to its normal operating hours, however we are monitoring the situation and will keep all patients updated as and when the situation changes.

If you are unwell, have a runny nose, a cough or a fever please do not attend our practice and phone us to arrange an alternative appointment. We will endeavour to re-book you as soon as possible.

Telehealth (Video) Consultation

The Australian Government has made allowances for certain high risk patients to enable them to access our services via a telehealth (video) consultation. This appointment is covered under medicare (bulk billed) if you are:

  • At least 70 years old

  • At least 50 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent

  • Pregnant

  • A parent of a child under 12 months

  • Already under treatment for a chronic health condition or immune compromised.

Telehealth consultations with either Dr Ellis or Dr Lewis are available via telephone, Skype or Facetime either during or outside of business hours. Please contact us arrange an appointment.

In preparing for your appointment, the Australian College of Dermatologists have developed a ‘five step guide’ to support patients new to Telehealth. The Guide can be downloaded here —> https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ACD_Your-Dermatology-Telehealth-Appointment-Guide_14-Oct-2020.pdf