Dr Julie Smith - Dermatologist

185 Jervois Road, Herne Bay

Contact Details

Phone (09) 378 9000
Fax (09) 378 9004
Email contact@juliesmithdermatology.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: drjsderm

Street Address

185 Jervois Road
Herne Bay
Auckland

Postal Address

PO Box 34107
Birkenhead 0746

Description

Dr Julie Smith is interested in general and adolescent dermatology including:
  • skin cancer
  • scalp conditions
  • acne
  • inflammatory rashes
  • skin problems in pregnancy.

Consultants

Referral Expectations

No new patients are able to be accepted in 2025 as the practice is at full capacity, an exception is made for a small number of urgent GP referred patients.  Urgent problems are prioritised based on the referral. A referral is also helpful so the medical history and any medications taken are clear, along with history of any treatments already tried for the problem.  Please note most insurance policies do not provide cover for people seeking a general skin check where there is no specific concern.  In 2025 we continue to experience a shortage of dermatologists limiting the number of referrals that can be accepted.  For non-urgent problems wait times are now too high to enable accepting these patients. 
 
Consultations
Consultations take about 20 - 30 minutes and involve talking about the problem and examination of the lesion or rash of concern. It is most helpful to come for the review without wearing makeup that hides the site. Although makeup can be removed it is best to come with a clean face where possible. Most patients who come for review of a skin lesion will also have a full skin check.
 
Some skin conditions can be diagnosed just by looking at them.  The shape, size, colour and location are all assessed, as well as any other symptoms.  At times a biopsy is recommended so that a diagnosis can confirmed. A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of the skin/lesion for examination under a microscope.  Minor surgery may be needed to perform this biopsy. In some cases the whole lesion will be removed and examined. 
 

Fees and Charges Description

Dr Julie Smith is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for the following skin services :

  • Consultations
  • Cryotherapy of a skin lesion
  • Curettage or diathermy
  • Skin biopsy
  • Skin lesion removal

Hours

Tue – Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Procedures / Treatments

Skin cancer
Acne | Acne treatment
Fungal skin infections
Bacterial skin infections
Eczema
Psoriasis
Warts

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Parking

Free patient parking is provided at all clinics.

Website

www.nzdsi.org/Dermatologist-Detail.aspx?id=37fcd34f-fcd3-4c57-a3c8-342e7b7279c4

https://healthpoint.co.nz/private/dermatology/dr-julie-smith-dermatologist/