Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation

What Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation does

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is a privately owned specialist dermatology practice headquartered at 247 Remuera Road, Auckland, operating as New Zealand's largest dermatologist and Mohs surgery practice with eight vocationally registered specialist dermatologists. Established for over 25 years, the practice delivers a unified clinical portfolio spanning general/medical dermatology (eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, infections, pigmentary disorders), skin and mole checks, traditional skin surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery (a layer-by-layer tumour removal technique with reported cure rates up to 99%), skin cancer prevention, facial reconstruction, and a smaller cosmetic dermatology offering (anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, laser, chemical peels). The Mohs service is anchored by senior surgeons with fellowship credentials from Mayo Clinic, St John's Institute of Dermatology, and Oxford Day Surgery, and Dr Todd Gunson has documented more than 4,600 Mohs cases. The Remuera headquarters hosts all dermatologists for consultations and surgery, with peripheral clinics at Ormiston Hospital (weekly Wednesdays, Dr Chin-Yun Lin) and Pukekohe Family Health Centre (fortnightly Thursdays, Dr Denesh Patel).

The practice operates a professional services revenue model with new-patient consultation fees ranging NZ$370–NZ$585 and separate procedure-based billing for surgical excisions, Mohs surgery, phototherapy, biologics, and prescription treatments, supplemented by retail of Strataderm scar gel directly from reception. New patient intake, appointment booking, and prescription repeats are handled via online forms on skincancer.co.nz, reducing scheduling friction and supporting direct-to-patient acquisition in addition to GP referrals. Most medically necessary services are covered by private health insurance; the practice holds First Choice provider status with nib Health Insurance and Affiliated Provider status with Southern Cross Health Society, embedding it in the two largest NZ private health insurance networks. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the practice carries no external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership, consistent with a physician-owned specialist model.

Patient-facing digital services include online appointment booking, new patient registration, and prescription repeat requests. The practice adopted approved AI tools in 2026 to assist with clinical documentation and letter drafting, with all clinical judgement remaining under physician control. The practice is a member of NZ Dermatological Society Inc, with Dr Denesh Patel serving as society president, reinforcing its professional governance standing within the New Zealand dermatology community.

Name

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation

Website

https://skincancer.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is New Zealand's largest private specialist dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery practice, operating from Remuera with peripheral clinics in Ormiston and Pukekohe and serving medical, skin cancer, paediatric, and cosmetic dermatology patients across Auckland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKACAD

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYHLAKACAG

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYHLAKACAA

General & Medical Dermatology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Dermatological surgery
• Skin cancer screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Remuera, Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultation Fees: New patient consultation fees ranging between $370 and $585, varying with length, complexity, and specialist involved.
2. Surgical Procedures: Skin surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, and dermatological procedures. Cost estimates provided during or following consultation.
3. Medical Treatments: Prescription medications, topical treatments, phototherapy, and biologic injectable medications for conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
4. Skincare Products: Sale of Strataderm scar gel and other silicon-based scar improvement products directly from reception without consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is a specialist dermatology practice offering medical dermatology, dermatological skin surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery for the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and skin cancers. Services include skin and mole checks, skin cancer prevention, cosmetic dermatology, and post-procedure scar management, delivered by 8 specialist dermatologists across three Auckland clinic locations.

Product overview

Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is New Zealand's largest dermatologist and Mohs surgery practice offering a unified clinical service portfolio. The core offering comprises General/Medical Dermatology for skin disease assessment and treatment, Skin Surgery for excision of cancers and benign lesions, and Mohs Micrographic Surgery as a specialised high-cure-rate technique. Supporting services include Skin and Mole Checks for cancer screening, Skin Cancer Prevention programmes, and Strataderm Scar Gel as an add-on product for post-procedure scar management. Patient-facing digital services include online appointment booking, new patient registration, and prescription repeat requests. The practice operates from three locations (Remuera, Ormiston, Pukekohe) with eight specialist dermatologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General / Medical Dermatology Specialist assessment and treatment of skin diseases including rashes, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies, infections, pigmentation disorders, nail conditions, and hair loss, delivered by vocationally registered specialist dermatologists.
• Skin Surgery Traditional excision and other surgical procedures performed by specialist dermatologists for removal of skin cancers and non-cancerous lumps and bumps.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Advanced surgical technique for skin cancer removal offering up to 99% cure rate, with tumour removed and analysed layer by layer during the appointment by the surgeon acting as pathologist, minimising normal tissue removal and optimising cosmetic outcomes, followed by immediate reconstruction using skin flaps and grafts.
• Skin and Mole Checks / Skin Cancer Screening Full skin examination performed by specialist dermatologists to identify suspicious lesions, new or changing areas, and early skin cancers, including use of dermatoscopy.
• Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment of pre-cancerous skin changes including medically necessary procedures, prescription creams, oral medications, and scientifically-based sun-protection advice.
• Strataderm Scar Gel Silicone-based scar improvement gel for new and old scars, suitable for use after surgery and laser procedures in cosmetically sensitive areas; available for purchase directly from reception without consultation.
• Online Appointment Request Service Online appointment booking system allowing patients to select dermatologist, location, and available time slots directly through the practice website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99% cure rate for skin cancer with Mohs micrographic surgery
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• nib Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is a First Choice provider for nib Health Insurance, allowing nib members direct access to services with potential coverage benefits.
• Southern Cross Health SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuckland Skin & Cancer Foundation is an Affiliated provider to Southern Cross Health Society, providing Southern Cross members access to covered dermatology services.
• NZ Dermatological Society InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member of NZ Dermatological Society Inc. Dr Denesh Patel serves as president of the NZ Dermatological Society. All vocationally registered dermatologists are listed on the society's website at nzdsi.org.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skin Institute New Zealand: NZ multi-clinic dermatology, skin cancer, and cosmetic group offering Mohs surgery, dermatology consultations, and aesthetic services. Directly competes for the same Auckland patient base and GP referrals across overlapping services.
• Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia: Australian counterpart operating dedicated dermatology and Mohs surgery services with a similar integrated medical, surgical, and skin cancer focus. Most directly comparable peer given the near-identical service model, Mohs surgery specialisation, and academic dermatology orientation.
• MoleMap New Zealand: NZ-headquartered skin cancer screening and mole-mapping service with a national clinic network. Competes in skin cancer detection and surveillance, the same patient segment served by Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation's skin and mole checks.

Others

• Skin Cancer College Australasia: Professional college training GPs and skin cancer doctors across Australasia. Sets clinical standards and accreditation in skin cancer medicine, shaping the competitive environment in which Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation operates.
• DermNet New Zealand: NZ-originated dermatology resource and clinical image library widely used by clinicians. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but supports the broader NZ dermatology ecosystem from which Auckland Skin & Cancer Foundation draws talent and referral credibility.
• Auckland District Health Board Dermatology Service: Public hospital dermatology service where Dr Gunson previously headed Mohs surgery. Serves as both a training pipeline and a referral partner for complex cases that overflow into private practice.

Regional players

• Canterbury Skin & Laser Clinic: South Island NZ dermatology and skin cancer clinic offering Mohs surgery and cosmetic services. Operates in a different geography (Christchurch) but provides a comparable service mix and would be a competitor for tertiary referrals within NZ.

Emerging players

• Spot Check Skin Cancer Clinic: Australian skin cancer screening and treatment chain with full-body mole checks and minor surgery. Comparable in its skin cancer focus and consumer-facing positioning, although it does not offer full Mohs micrographic surgery, making it a partial overlap peer in the Australasian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auckland-skin-cancer-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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