Dr Steve Helander - Auckland Dermatologist

All Saints Centre, 282 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 360 0432
Email [email protected]
Healthlink EDI: shelderm

Street Address

All Saints Mall
282 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland

Postal Address

All Saints Mall
282 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland

Description

Dr Steve Helander is a specialist dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon offering a general medical and surgical dermatology service. He does not offer cosmetic dermatology services.
He manages a full range of skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and acne and has a special interests in the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancer and in managing psoriasis.  Full body skin cancer checks and early melanoma screening and management are offered. He uses dermatoscopy for the most accurate diagnosis of lesions. A full range of treatment options will be discussed.
Dr Helander practices from has purpose-built facility in Ponsonby. offering surgical procedures on-site and UVB phototherapy.
 
More information can be found on the Dermnet service here.
 
 
What is Dermatology?
Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.  A doctor who specialises in this is called a Dermatologist.

Consultants

Referral Expectations

You can be referred to Dr Helander by your GP. We also welcome direct enquiries.
 
A dermatologist and a GP can, in some cases, diagnose skin conditions just by looking at them.  The shape, size, colour and location are all assessed, as well as any other symptoms.  At times a biopsy has to be taken so that a diagnosis can be made. 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. 
 
Another way a dermatologist can examine a skin disorder is by scraping some of the top layer of skin from the lesion/affected area.  This is called a skin scraping.  This scraping is also sent to the laboratory for examination.

Fees and Charges Description

Please contact the practice for consultation and surgery costs.

Dr Steve Helander is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for skin cancer and medical dermatology problems and a full range of minor skin surgery procedures including:

  • excisions
  • superficial excisions
  • biopsy
  • cryosurgery
  • UVB phototherapy.

Procedures / Treatments

Skin cancer
Acne | Acne treatment
Eczema
Psoriasis

Public Transport

The Auckland Transport website is a good resource to plan your public transport options.

Parking

All Saints Mall, Ponsonby: free off street parking is available at the rear of the practice, entrance located off Ponsonby Terrace. Only use our  clealy marked parks.

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