Dr Stephanie Kerr

Dr. Stephanie Kerr is an experienced General Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She completed her MBBS at the University of Otago and later pursued further education in skin cancer medicine with a Graduate Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and Dermoscopy.

Dr. Kerr joined Southern Cross Skin Cancer in 2014, where she specializes in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, providing comprehensive care for patients with all types of skin cancer. She is highly skilled in dermoscopy, an advanced technique used to examine skin lesions in-depth. Her expertise includes diagnosing melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as offering treatment options, including surgical excision and cryotherapy.

In addition to her work in skin cancer medicine, Dr. Kerr practices as a general practitioner, managing a wide range of medical conditions from chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive health services, ensuring holistic care for her patients.

Dr. Kerr has contributed to research focused on skin cancer prevention, early detection, and improving diagnostic methods such as dermoscopy. Her research aims to enhance patient outcomes through early diagnosis and intervention, ensuring that skin cancers are treated at their earliest stages. Dr. Kerr has been involved in clinical studies, publishing her findings in medical journals dedicated to dermatology and general medicine.

• Excellence in Skin Cancer Care, 2020

• Outstanding General Practitioner, RACGP, 2021

• Clinical Excellence Award in Dermatology, 2019

Dr. Kerr has authored several publications in the fields of skin cancer medicine, dermoscopy, and preventive dermatology. Her work focuses on improving early detection of skin cancer and advancing treatment techniques. Her contributions to the field have been published in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and continue to influence modern practices in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.