Skin Cancer Clinic

What Skin Cancer Clinic does

Skin Cancer Clinic is a private, founder-owned primary care skin cancer clinic located in Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, at Suite G08 of the Apollo Centre for Health & Wellness, 119 Apollo Drive. Founded in August 2005 by Dr Paul Joblin — making it Auckland's first dedicated primary care skin cancer clinic — the practice delivers comprehensive skin cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment to the local Auckland population. Operations run Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm from a single physical site, with phone (09 477 3633) as the preferred booking channel and email for enquiries. The clinic operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no referral required, accepts self-referrals and GP referrals, and holds Affiliated Provider status with Southern Cross Health Society and NIB First Choice, plus specialist recognition across all major NZ insurers.

The clinic's service offering is built around five integrated components: (1) full head-to-toe skin examinations performed by doctors using live dermoscopy — a hand-held skin magnifier — at the time of consultation; (2) digital mole mapping via the MoleMax HD system from Derma Medical Systems (Austria), which stores and sequentially compares dermoscopic images to detect change; (3) Total Body Photography, a one-off service delivering 15 standardised high-resolution prints plus USB for high-risk patients to self-monitor between visits; (4) medical and surgical treatment of skin cancers including biopsy, cryotherapy for sunspots, and surgical excisions (scheduled separately from consultation); and (5) standard consultations. Three doctors deliver services — Dr Paul Joblin (Medical Director, MMed Skin Cancer, University of Queensland; international Masterclass certification in dermoscopy), Dr Mark Chen (FRNZCGP, enrolled in UQ Master of Medicine Skin Cancer), and Dr Diana Spencer (FRNZCGP, Diplomas in Skin Cancer Medicine and Dermoscopy, Advanced Certificate from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia). All three are accredited members of the New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors Society.

The business model is fee-for-service with pay-as-you-go pricing. A standard skin consultation is priced at NZD $180 (full head-to-toe or limited examination at the same fee) and Total Body Photography at NZD $290. Revenue is generated through consultation fees and downstream treatment procedures (biopsy, cryotherapy, surgical excision) billed separately. Insurance affiliations reduce patient out-of-pocket cost but do not alter the underlying unit-pricing model. The clinic is founder-owned, with no parent company, no institutional investment, and no subsidiaries disclosed. No funding rounds, M&A, or restructuring activity is on record.

Note on conflicting firmographic data: the company description short and detailed write-up above are grounded in the clinic's own website and all corroborating data blocks, which consistently identify Skin Cancer Clinic as an Auckland, New Zealand operation. A firmographics entry listing Anniston, Alabama is contradicted by every other source and is not relied upon here.

Name

Skin Cancer Clinic

Legal name

Skin Cancer Clinic

Website

https://skincancerclinic.md

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skin Cancer Clinic is a private primary care skin cancer clinic in Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2005. It provides dermoscopy-based skin checks, digital mole mapping, total body photography, and surgical treatment to local patients on a fee-for-service basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skin Cancer Detection and Treatment Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC)

Keywords

• Skin cancer screening
• Dermoscopy services
• Mole mapping
• Melanoma detection
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultation Services: Standard consultation fee for skin examinations. The majority of patients receive a full head-to-toe skin check. Limited examinations (upper half only, exposed areas only, or single spot) are available but at the same consultation fee.
2. Total Body Photography: One-off service providing high-resolution body photography for high-risk patients. Includes 15 photo prints (8x12", A4-sized) and USB storage.
3. Medical and Surgical Treatment: Comprehensive medical and surgical treatment of skin cancers. Treatment typically includes biopsy, cryotherapy for sunspots, and surgical excisions (scheduled separately from consultation).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Skin Cancer Clinic provides primary care skin cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment services using dermoscopy and the MoleMax HD digital dermoscopy system. Patients receive comprehensive head-to-toe skin checks, mole mapping with sequential digital dermoscopic imaging, Total Body Photography for high-risk patients, and on-site medical and surgical treatment including biopsy, cryotherapy, and excisions.

Product overview

The Skin Cancer Clinic offers a unified primary care skin cancer service consisting of five integrated components: Full Skin Checks Using Dermoscopy (core examination service), Medical & Surgical Skin Cancer Treatment, Mole Mapping using the MoleMax HD digital dermoscopy system, Total Body Photography for high-risk patients, and Skin Check Consultations. These services work together to provide comprehensive early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of skin cancers including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Skin Checks Using Dermoscopy Comprehensive head-to-toe skin examination for early detection of skin cancers using dermoscopy (a skin magnifier described as the 'stethoscope of the skin') performed by experienced skin cancer doctors. Intended for individuals seeking routine screening or having specific spots of concern.
• Medical & Surgical Skin Cancer Treatment Comprehensive medical and surgical treatment of skin cancers including biopsy, cryotherapy for sunspots, and surgical excisions, performed by qualified skin cancer doctors on-site. Treatment procedures are typically scheduled separately from the initial consultation.
• Mole Mapping (Digital Dermoscopy) Digital dermoscopic imaging service using the MoleMax HD system from Derma Medical Systems, Austria, which stores mole images for sequential monitoring over time. Enables change detection to reduce unnecessary excision of benign moles and increase sensitivity of melanoma detection, particularly for featureless melanomas.
• Total Body Photography One-off systematic set of 15 high-resolution photo prints (8x12 inches, A4-sized) plus USB, covering the entire body surface to help high-risk patients self-monitor for new and changing moles between clinic visits. Used in conjunction with digital dermoscopy for ongoing mole surveillance.
• Skin Check Consultation Doctor consultation at a flat fee of $180, including clinical examination with a magnifying lamp, dermoscopy using the MoleMax system, spot recording and analysis, and treatment such as biopsy or cryotherapy typically performed during the visit. Both full and limited examinations (upper half only, exposed areas only, or single spot) are offered at the same consultation fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sequential digital dermoscopic imaging can increase the sensitivity of melanoma detection by picking up clinically 'featureless' melanomas that might otherwise be missed by standard dermoscopy.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern Cross Health SocietycoreOthersAll doctors at the clinic are Affiliated Providers for Southern Cross Health Society, one of New Zealand's largest health insurers. This partnership allows insured patients to access services with potential insurance benefits.
• NIB First ChoicecoreOthersAll doctors are NIB First Choice providers, allowing NIB insured patients to access services through their insurance coverage.
• New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll doctors have full accreditation from the NZ Skin Cancer Doctors Society. Dr Joblin is a full member of the society. This professional accreditation demonstrates specialized qualifications and adherence to professional standards in skin cancer medicine.
• Derma Medical SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe clinic uses the MoleMax HD system from Derma Medical Systems, Austria - the world leaders in skin care imaging. This technology partnership enables digital dermoscopic imaging and mole monitoring capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Skin Institute: Skin Institute is a New Zealand dermatology and skin cancer treatment group with multiple clinics offering screening, dermatology consultations, and surgical skin cancer treatment — directly overlapping Skin Cancer Clinic's end-to-end primary care skin cancer model.
• MoleMap: MoleMap is the most direct competitor — a dedicated skin cancer screening and mole mapping service in New Zealand and Australia offering sequential digital dermoscopy and full-body photography, mirroring Skin Cancer Clinic's core diagnostic proposition.
• Auckland Skin Clinic: Auckland Skin Clinic is a local dermatology practice offering mole checks, skin cancer diagnosis, and procedural treatment in the Auckland market — a same-geography peer competing for the same insured patient pool.
• Spot Check Skin Cancer Clinic: Spot Check is a New Zealand skin cancer clinic offering full-body skin checks with dermoscopy and minor procedures — a close functional peer in the dedicated skin cancer primary care category.

Broad incumbents

• Skin Cancer College of Australasia (member clinics): The Skin Cancer College of Australasia is the accreditation body whose member clinics share the same postgraduate training pathway as Skin Cancer Clinic's doctors, representing a broad pool of credentialed peer clinics across Australasia.

Regional players

• National Skin Cancer Centres: National Skin Cancer Centres is an Australian network of dedicated skin cancer clinics providing dermoscopy, mole mapping, and surgical treatment — comparable service model but focused on Australia.
• SunDoctors: SunDoctors is Australia's largest dedicated skin cancer clinic chain; comparable in service model (full skin checks, dermoscopy, minor surgery) but operates primarily across Australia rather than New Zealand, making it a regional rather than direct peer.

Others

• Southern Cross Health Society: Southern Cross is the largest NZ health insurer and a contracted payer for Skin Cancer Clinic via Affiliated-Provider status; relevant as the partner that channels insured demand rather than a direct clinical competitor.
• DermNet NZ: DermNet NZ is the dermatology reference resource for New Zealand clinicians and patients; not a clinic but a thematic peer in the skin cancer information and education ecosystem that drives patient awareness and referral traffic.

Emerging players

• MySkinDoctor: MySkinDoctor is an emerging teledermatology and skin cancer screening service that intersects with Skin Cancer Clinic's diagnostic offering, but operates primarily through digital/telehealth channels rather than a physical clinic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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