Sinclair Dermatology

What Sinclair Dermatology does

Sinclair Dermatology is a privately-held, multidisciplinary dermatology clinic headquartered in East Melbourne, Australia, operating three Melbourne-area locations (East Melbourne, Pascoe Vale South, Parkville) with between 51 and 100 staff. Founded and led by Professor Rodney Sinclair, the practice treats more than 50,000 patients a year and describes itself as Victoria's largest dermatology centre, providing diagnosis and management of common, rare and severe skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, alopecia, hidradenitis suppurativa and skin cancer.

The practice operates an integrated care model combining general and cosmetic dermatology consultations, FUE hair transplantation, trichology, cosmetic laser treatments (PicoSure Pro, DermaV, Elite+, SculpSure), plastic and reconstructive surgery, and telehealth. Distinctive technology includes the Vectra 3D whole-body imaging system for mole and lesion mapping (claimed as the only Australian medical centre with this capability), supported by on-site compounding pharmacy (PharmacySmart) and pathology (Dorevitch). The Sinclair DIRECT research unit, established in 2010, has conducted more than 100 global Phase I-IV clinical trials, and the practice is an accredited training centre for the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Revenue is generated through private billing across consultations, procedures and adjunct salon services (with Medicare rebates available for GP-referred patients), supplemented by sponsor funding for clinical trials and partnership economics with Kérastase Paris / L'Oréal Professionnel through the on-site Sinclair Hair Salon and Hair & Scalp Institute. The GTM motion is primarily GP-referral-led for medical dermatology, with self-referral for trichology, dermal clinician services and clinical trials; awareness is built via a content marketing engine, earned media appearances, GP workshops and a HotDoc-powered online booking layer.

Name

Sinclair Dermatology

Legal name

Sinclair Dermatology

Website

https://sinclairdermatology.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sinclair Dermatology is a privately-held Melbourne dermatology practice with three locations, founded by Prof. Rodney Sinclair, treating more than 50,000 patients a year across general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, hair transplantation, trichology, clinical trials and on-site salon services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nail Disorders (Onychology) (HLAKACAJ), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Professional Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatments) (CRABALAB)

Keywords

• Dermatology clinic
• Skin care services
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Hair transplantation
• Medical dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: Consultations with dermatologists, trichologists, and dermal clinicians. Private clinic with fees charged for all consultations. Medicare rebates available for patients with GP referrals.
2. Surgical and Procedural Treatments: Hair transplantation (FUE), skin cancer surgeries, plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures. Hair transplants are cosmetic and not rebatable by Medicare or private health insurers unless reconstructive.
3. Clinical Trial Participation: Sponsors fund clinical trials. Trials are free for participants who receive reimbursements for time and travel.
4. Salon and Trichology Services: On-site salon providing haircutting, colouring, extensions, hair pieces, wigs, and trichology consultations. Partnered with Kérastase Paris and L'Oréal Professionnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sinclair Dermatology is a private dermatology clinic providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The clinic offers hair transplantation, conducts clinical trials, and provides trichology services, supported by an onsite salon and pharmacy.

Product overview

Sinclair Dermatology operates as a multi-service dermatology clinic offering a unified portfolio of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The core offerings include general dermatology consultations, skin cancer detection using 3D Vectra imaging technology, hair transplantation (FUE and PRP), trichology services via their Sinclair Hair Salon, cosmetic laser treatments, and clinical trials through their Sinclair DIRECT research centre. Adjacent services include onsite pathology (Dorevitch) and compounding pharmacy (PharmacySmart). The clinic maintains three Melbourne locations (East Melbourne, Pascoe Vale South, and Parkville) and offers both in-person and telehealth appointments. The Sinclair Hair & Scalp Institute (launched 2018 with Kérastase Paris partnership) provides trichology services complementing medical treatments. With over 30 years of experience and 100+ global clinical trials conducted, the clinic positions itself as Victoria's largest dermatology centre treating more than 50,000 patients annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology
• Surgical Dermatology
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Hair Transplantation Surgical hair restoration using Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique for patients experiencing hair loss.
• Trichology Services
• Clinical Trials
• Onsite Pharmacy
• Onsite Salon

Quantifiable outcome

• Victoria's largest dermatology centre, treating more than 50,000 patients per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kérastase PariscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In January 2018, Sinclair Dermatology partnered with Kérastase Paris to launch Australia's first scalp institute. The partnership combines dermatologists and trichologist expertise with Kérastase's globally recognised hair care brand to provide a unique hair and scalp care experience. Kérastase Densifique cure is highlighted as a key product supporting follicular activity.
• L'Oréal ProfessionnelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL'Oréal Professionnel is a partner brand used at the Sinclair Hair Salon. As the #1 professional hair brand worldwide, L'Oréal Professionnel provides premium salon-exclusive products and colouring expertise.
• PharmacySmart CompoundingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnsite compounding pharmacy located on Level 2 at East Melbourne and ground floor at Pascoe Vale South. Provides specialist formulations for dermatology treatments. Prescription review advised before patients leave the building.
• Dorevitch PathologycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnsite pathology service located on Level 1 at East Melbourne. Patient Liaison Officers available to assist. All pathology fees billed separately by Dorevitch.
• HotDoccoreTechnology or IntegrationHotDoc online booking platform used across all three clinic locations (East Melbourne, Pascoe Vale, Parkville) enabling patients to book appointments online with preferred doctors, dates, times, and appointment types (in-clinic or telehealth).
• Australasian College of DermatologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship program for dermatologists. All fellowships for 2024 and 2025 have been filled; expressions of interest for 2026 placements sought in mid-2025. ACDs provides training accreditation.
• University of MelbourneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for dermatology education and research. Postgraduate training centre for dermatologists and health professionals.
• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral Sinclair Dermatology dermatologists are members of ISHRS, attending scientific platforms and presenting at international conferences on hair transplantation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Dermatology SA: Adelaide-based specialist dermatology practice offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Regional peer with comparable specialist offerings but limited to South Australia and without Sinclair's research scale.

Direct peers

• Molemap Australia & New Zealand: Specialist skin cancer detection and surveillance service operating in Australia and New Zealand. Direct competitor in skin cancer screening and mole mapping, leveraging teledermatology and a clinic network.
• Skin Health Institute (formerly Skin & Cancer Foundation Victoria): Victoria-based not-for-profit dermatology centre offering medical, surgical and research dermatology services, including clinical trials and skin cancer treatment. Directly comparable to Sinclair on geography, services and research focus, although operating as a not-for-profit.
• Ashley and Martin: Long-established Australian hair loss treatment provider offering medical and laser-based regrowth programs. Comparable in the broader hair loss treatment category, though more retail/program-driven rather than dermatologist-led.
• Gro Clinics (Gro Hair): Australian hair restoration clinic group offering FUE hair transplants and PRP. Direct peer in the elective hair transplant vertical that Sinclair operates in, competing for similar patient cohorts nationally.
• The Skin Hospital (Westmead & Darlinghurst): Sydney-based specialist dermatology and skin cancer hospital providing medical and surgical dermatology, clinical trials, and training. Closest equivalent to Sinclair outside Victoria and a natural regional peer on service mix and academic standing.

Others

• Scientia Clinical Research: Australian early-phase clinical trial site with dermatology and other therapeutic trials. Adjacent peer on the clinical trial site-services business, though broader in therapeutic scope.

Emerging players

• Australian Skin Clinics: Multi-site cosmetic and skin treatment clinic chain across Australia. Overlaps with Sinclair on cosmetic laser and skin services but is more retail/cosmetic oriented and less anchored in medical dermatology or clinical research.
• Spot Check Clinic (Dr. Tony Dixon): Victorian skin cancer and dermatology clinic with strong skin cancer detection focus. Regional competitor to Sinclair in the Melbourne skin cancer screening segment.

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Dermatology (US): Large US dermatology practice group combining medical, surgical, cosmetic dermatology and clinical research. Comparable operating model at greater scale, useful for international benchmark on multi-site specialty dermatology economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SinclairDerm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjaZeJcUmzPOjtdnFIakh4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/sinclairdermatology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sinclairdermatology
• Instagraminstagram.com/sinclairdermatology

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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