National Skin Cancer Centres

What National Skin Cancer Centres does

National Skin Cancer Centres (NSCC) is a network of 21 dedicated skin cancer and skin health clinics operating across six Australian states (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania). The business was established around 2021 as a trading brand within Sonic Healthcare Australia – Clinical Services, a division of Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL), and consolidates previously independent clinics under a unified national brand. NSCC delivers professional skin cancer screening using dermoscopy and total body photography, pathology-confirmed diagnosis via biopsy, and both surgical and non-surgical treatments supported by LED light wound therapy. In the most recent twelve months the network performed 186,814 skin checks, diagnosed 30,583 skin cancers, and treated 1,897 melanomas, delivered by a workforce of 100+ doctors practising as independent contractors with advanced credentials obtained through sister company HealthCert Education and Skin Cancer College Australasia.

The company's service mix extends beyond core skin cancer medicine into a broad cosmetic and aesthetic offering available at select locations, including injectables (muscle relaxants, dermal fillers, bio-remodelling, collagen stimulating treatments, 'Liquid Gold' therapy, thread lifts), skin therapies (HydraFacial, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, Cosmelan depigmentation), laser and IPL treatments (pigmentation, resurfacing, vascular), and body contouring (CoolSculpting, Thermage CPT, HIFU, RF microneedling, fibroblast plasma). Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the HotDoc online booking platform, telephone, or walk-ins at the 21 clinics, with a secondary GP-referral channel; no referral is required for most services.

NSCC operates as a private billing facility on a fee-for-service basis, with patients paying upfront and claiming Medicare rebates for eligible services. Published unit pricing includes A$125–A$180 for a full body skin cancer check, A$125 for shave or punch biopsy, and A$85 for cryotherapy, with discounted rates for DVA and pension card holders. A Shopify-powered online shop sells treatments and skincare products. The network is positioned as Australia's leading dedicated skin cancer clinic brand, leveraging its Sonic Healthcare parent for capital and governance, and its HealthCert Education sister entity for clinician supply.

Name

National Skin Cancer Centres

Legal name

Sonic Healthcare Limited (trading as National Skin Cancer Centres through Sonic Healthcare Australia – Clinical Services division)

Website

https://skincancercentres.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

National Skin Cancer Centres is an Australian network of 21 dedicated skin cancer clinics across six states, delivering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and aesthetic skin services to adult consumers under Sonic Healthcare Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skin Cancer Treatment Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Skin cancer screening
• Skin cancer diagnosis
• Skin cancer surgery
• Dermatology services
• Cosmetic skin treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilles Plains

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation Services: Fee-for-service medical consultations including skin cancer checks, biopsies, cryotherapy, and surgical procedures. Patients pay upfront with Medicare rebates available. Private billing with discounted rates for DVA patients and pension card holders.
2. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Procedures: Aesthetic rejuvenation treatments including injectables, laser treatments, skin therapies, and body contouring available at select clinic locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Skin Cancer Centres operates a network of 21 specialist skin cancer and skin health clinics across Australia providing fee-for-service skin cancer screening with dermoscopy and total body photography, dermatoscope-assisted diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments, and a comprehensive suite of cosmetic and aesthetic services including injectables, laser/IPL treatments, skin therapies, and body contouring. Doctors hold advanced skin cancer qualifications obtained through sister company HealthCert Education, delivering a direct-to-consumer service with no referral required for most services.

Product overview

National Skin Cancer Centres is a network of 21 skin cancer clinics across Australia offering a comprehensive suite of medical and cosmetic skin services. The core offering centers on skin cancer medicine including professional skin cancer screening with dermoscopy and total body photography, skin cancer diagnosis using digital imaging and pathology-confirmed biopsy, and surgical/non-surgical treatments. The clinics provide LED light wound therapy and sun damage repair alongside aesthetic rejuvenation services including injectables (muscle relaxants, dermal fillers, collagen stimulating treatments), laser and IPL treatments (for pigmentation, resurfacing, vascular concerns), skin therapies (microdermabrasion, chemical peels, HydraFacial, dermaplaning), body contouring (CoolSculpting, HIFU, RF microneedling), and specialized treatments like thread lifts, Liquid Gold therapy, and bio-remodelling. Services are delivered by doctors with advanced training in skin cancer medicine, supported by skin therapists and dermal clinicians at locations across NSW, QLD, WA, SA, VIC, and TAS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skin Cancer Checks Professional skin cancer screening using dermoscopy and total body photography for earliest detection of skin cancers, delivered at 21 clinic locations across Australia with no referral required for most services.
• Total Body Photography Comprehensive imaging service that captures the entire body surface to track changes in moles and skin lesions over time for early detection of skin cancers.
• Skin Cancer Diagnosis Safe, timely, and efficient diagnosis of skin cancer using dermoscopy, digital imaging, and pathology-confirmed biopsy.
• Skin Cancer Surgery and Treatments Surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments delivered in dedicated operating theatres with thorough aftercare and LED light wound therapy.
• LED Light Wound and Scar Therapy LED light therapy for wound care and scar management following skin cancer treatments.
• Sun Damage Repair Topical treatments to reduce skin cancer risk and treat superficial skin cancers, precancerous lesions, sun damage, pigmentation, and spots.
• Mole Removal Examination and removal of moles, skin tags, age spots, warts, and other skin blemishes following doctor consultation.
• Aesthetic Rejuvenation and Injectables Aesthetic treatments including muscle relaxants, volume replacement, bio-remodelling, collagen stimulating treatments, skin boosters, thread lifts, PDO mono threads, Liquid Gold therapy, fat-dissolving injections, and mesotherapy delivered by medical teams at select locations.
• Skin Therapies Skin therapy services including microdermabrasion, chemical peels and facials, skin needling, LED light therapy, HydraFacial, nano-needling, hydrabrasion, dermaplaning, Cosmelan depigmentation, and galvanic facial.
• Laser and IPL Treatments Laser and IPL treatments including IPL skin rejuvenation, laser for pigmentation, laser for skin resurfacing, laser for vascular concerns, and non-ablative laser, available at select locations.
• Skin and Body Tightening Treatments Skin and body tightening treatments including RF microneedling, HIFU skin tightening, CoolSculpting fat freezing, Thermage CPT, fibroblast plasma therapy, and Jett Plasma treatment, available at select locations.
• Workplace Skin Checks Corporate skin check program offering on-site or referred workplace skin cancer screening for Australian employers and their staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 186,814 skin checks delivered in past 12 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HealthCert EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthCert Education is a sister company of National Skin Cancer Centres. Together they aim to save lives and improve patient outcomes through education and universal access to skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Doctors at NSCC obtain advanced training qualifications through HealthCert Education.
• HotDoccoreTechnology or IntegrationHotDoc is the booking platform used by National Skin Cancer Centres to schedule patient appointments. The platform provides online booking and SMS reminders for appointments.
• Mates Against MelanomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Skin Cancer Centres partners with Mates Against Melanoma. Together they aim to beat skin cancer through awareness and prevention initiatives.
• Arm Wrestling AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership focused on promoting sun safety and skin cancer awareness through joint initiatives.
• The Trade ShademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership aimed at promoting sun safety and beating skin cancer through awareness campaigns.
• SParmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSParms is an Australian owned company providing practical and innovative solutions for sun protection needs. Partnership supports sun safety initiatives.
• bakslapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership promoting sun safety and skin cancer awareness through sun protection product collaboration.
• Million Metres for MelanomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership sharing the goal of raising awareness to the risks of melanoma through fundraising and education initiatives.
• Research ReviewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to keep patients informed of critical research by medical professionals through educational content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spot Check Skin Cancer Clinic: Spot Check is an Australian network of dedicated skin cancer clinics offering full-body skin checks and treatment with dermoscopy. Direct peer operating a multi-site DTC skin cancer model comparable in scale and proposition to NSCC.
• MoleMap: MoleMap is an Australasian skin cancer screening and imaging network offering full-body skin checks, dermoscopy, and total body photography. Most directly comparable peer — same DTC skin cancer focus, same technology stack, overlapping Australian footprint.
• SunDoctors: SunDoctors is one of Australia's largest skin cancer clinic networks, providing skin cancer checks, diagnosis, and treatment across multiple states. Directly competes with NSCC for the same DTC skin cancer screening patient pool using a similar multi-clinic model.
• Australian Skin Cancer Clinics: Australian Skin Cancer Clinics is a national network of dedicated skin cancer detection and treatment clinics. Directly comparable DTC peer targeting the same Australian skin cancer screening market.
• MySkin Clinics: MySkin Clinics operates skin cancer and cosmetic clinics across Australia, combining skin cancer medicine with aesthetic services. Closely comparable hybrid medical/cosmetic model to NSCC.

Broad incumbents

• Laser Clinics Australia: Laser Clinics Australia is the largest chain of non-medical cosmetic clinics in Australia, offering injectables, laser hair removal, skin treatments, and body contouring. Comparable competitor for NSCC's cosmetic services line but does not offer medical skin cancer services.
• Healius Limited: Healius is an ASX-listed Australian healthcare operator (pathology, medical centres, imaging) with national clinic infrastructure. Broad incumbent with overlapping ambulatory footprint and primary care reach — adjacent rather than direct competitor on the skin cancer focus.
• GenesisCare: GenesisCare is a large Australian cancer and radiotherapy specialist operator providing oncology services including skin cancer treatment. Broad incumbent in adjacent oncology space rather than a direct screening competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalskincentres

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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