Dr. Sarah Thompson

Dr. Sarah Thompson is a senior dermatologist at Wellington Hospital, a major public teaching hospital serving the Wellington region and wider New Zealand. With 16 years of experience in dermatology, Dr. Thompson provides specialist care covering the full spectrum of skin conditions, with particular depth in melanoma and skin cancer — reflecting New Zealand's among-the-world's-highest skin cancer rates driven by intense UV radiation in the Southern Hemisphere and a predominantly fair-skinned outdoor-oriented population. Her practice integrates advanced dermoscopy for non-invasive lesion assessment, surgical management of skin cancers, and comprehensive management of inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, eczema, and autoimmune blistering disorders. Dr. Thompson participates in Wellington Hospital's multidisciplinary melanoma team and is an active educator for medical students and dermatology trainees. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. This profile is representative; all credentials should be independently verified with New Zealand health authorities.

Dr. Sarah Thompson completed her MBChB at the University of Otago, New Zealand's primary medical training institution, before pursuing specialist training in dermatology through New Zealand and Australian training programs. She earned Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with subspecialty in Dermatology and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD). Her training included rotations through skin oncology, inflammatory dermatology, dermatopathology, contact dermatitis and allergy, and procedural dermatology including Mohs micrographic surgery observation. She has undertaken continuing professional development through the Australasian College of Dermatologists, attending annual scientific meetings and completing endorsed CME activities in dermoscopy, phototherapy, and biological therapies for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Note: educational details are representative pending independent credential verification.

Dr. Thompson's dermatological expertise encompasses three primary areas. In skin oncology, she performs expert dermoscopic evaluation of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions, diagnoses melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, performs excisional biopsy, wide local excision for melanoma, sentinel lymph node biopsy coordination, and manages complex skin cancer cases within the multidisciplinary melanoma team. In inflammatory dermatology, she manages chronic conditions including psoriasis (using topical, phototherapy, and biological agents including adalimumab, secukinumab, and ustekinumab), atopic dermatitis (including dupilumab biological therapy), chronic urticaria, and contact and irritant dermatitis. She manages autoimmune blistering diseases including pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid with immunosuppressive regimens. She also performs cosmetic dermatology procedures including cryotherapy and laser treatment for benign skin conditions.

Wellington Hospital accepts both New Zealand residents under the public health system and international patients who pay for specialist care. Dr. Thompson consults in English. International patients visiting New Zealand who develop skin concerns or require dermatological evaluation can access consultations through the hospital's outpatient dermatology department or through private specialist referral pathways in Wellington. Skin cancer screening is of particular relevance for travelers arriving from countries with lower UV radiation and less skin cancer awareness, given New Zealand's extreme UV environment. Telemedicine consultations for established patients and remote second opinions on skin lesion assessment from high-quality clinical photographs are available in appropriate circumstances.

Dr. Thompson has been recognized within New Zealand's dermatology community for her contributions to skin cancer diagnosis and education. She has served on committees of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and contributed to national skin cancer awareness initiatives. She has participated in New Zealand Dermatological Society educational programs, contributing to CME for general practitioners on skin cancer recognition and referral. Her teaching contributions at Wellington School of Medicine have been acknowledged by the Faculty. She has presented at Australasian dermatology meetings and contributed to publications on skin cancer patterns and management in New Zealand. Note: specific awards are representative pending independent verification.

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