Mairi Ferguson - Dermatologist

64 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch

Contact Details

Phone (03) 925 9812
Email info@mohsandskincancer.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: dermspec

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Street Address

1A/64 Langdons Road
Papanui
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053

Description

Dr Mairi-Clare Ferguson is a consultant dermatologist in Christchurch, Canterbury. 

Her areas of interest are:
  • Skin cancer
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Full skin check/mole mapping
  • Skin surgery
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Acne
  • Rosacea 
She completed her specialist medical and surgical dermatology training in Scotland and Ireland. She is an accredited Mohs’ surgeon by the British Association of Dermatologists and a fellow of the New Zealand Dermatology Society.
Dr Ferguson has a special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and has undertaken extensive advanced training in dermoscopy, where a polarised and magnified image greatly enhances accurate diagnosis of skin cancers.  She has recently upgraded to the world leading Fotofinder technology for imaging and recording moles and other skin lesions and mapping them onto the body.  This technology is excellent for detecting change.

 
URGENT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
If you have a lesion of concern that is growing rapidly there are urgent slots for surgery available.  Please contact us today.
 
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.
 

Staff

  • Nurse: Mary Fitzimmons
  • Nurse: Andrée Boyce
  • Practice Manager: Callie Foster
  • Receptionist: Debbie Bartram
  • Receptionist: Josie Chalmers

Consultants

Referral Expectations

A dermatologist will examine your skin and take a detailed history.  Please bring a list of your medications to the consultation.   An instrument called a dermatoscope gives a polarised and magnified image of moles and other skin lesions. 
 
A dermatologist is a skin specialist and they are highly trained in interpreting these images to diagnose skin cancer.
 
At times a biopsy has to be taken so that a definitive diagnosis can be made. A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of the skin/lesion for examination under a microscope.  Minor surgery using local anaesthetic may be needed to perform this biopsy. Dermatologists can also manage in-situ skin cancers with non-surgical treatments where appropriate.

Fees and Charges Description

Dr Ferguson is a Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider for the following services under skin and dermatology services:

  • Specific lesions of concern
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Punch Biopsies
  • Curettage and Cautery
  • Cryotherapy of a skin lesion
  • Medical dermatology consultations

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Procedures / Treatments

Skin cancer
Mohs surgery
Acne | Acne treatment
Rosacea | Long-term red rash of face
Skin checks

Parking

There is a carpark for our patients behind the building.

Pharmacy

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