The Specialists at Inner Sydney Dermatology

The Dermatologists consulting at Inner Sydney Dermatology specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers, and cosmetic Dermatology.

To become a Dermatologist it is firstly necessary to complete a medical degree. Thereafter, general training in medicine and surgery is undertaken followed by a four-year training programme in Dermatology. Only after a doctor has successfully completed this programme as well as passed the examination set by the Australasian College of Dermatologists can they call themselves a Dermatologist. This is signified by the letters FACD. However, their training often doesn’t end there, with many Dermatologists obtaining further experience in specific areas such as Mohs’ surgery, laser therapy or paediatric skin conditions. In total, it usually takes a minimum of 11 years of medical training to become a Dermatologist. All practicing dermatologists have an obligation to maintain professional standards and participate in the Australasian College of Dermatologists Continuing Professional Development Program.

Dr Michelle Hunt

MBBS MMed FACD FACMS

Specialising in Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology.

Dr Hunt is the Director of Inner Sydney Dermatology. With almost 30 years of clinical experience she is widely regarded as one of Sydney’s leading Dermatologists, and now specialises exclusively in her passion of laser and cosmetic Dermatology. Michelle graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1989 and worked at Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Hospitals before undertaking research in skin cancer, which lead to the degree of Master of Medicine in 1992 through the University of Sydney. In 1998 Michelle undertook a twelve month Fellowship in Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery and Laser Dermatology at the Skin Hospital, Westmead, obtaining membership with the American College of Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery. She is a published author in the international dermatology literature, a reviewer for the Australasian Journal of Dermatology and a frequent invited speaker at national and international conferences. Michelle was a senior specialist performing Mohs’ Surgery and Laser, and training Mohs' Surgery and Laser Fellows at the Skin Hospital (Westmead), where she worked for 20 years. She has also played an active role in the teaching of Dermatology Trainees and GPs. Read Michelle’s full CV

Dr Andrew Ming

BSc (Med) MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FACD

Specialising in Paediatric and Adult Dermatology.

AM-staffAndrew graduated in Medicine with honours from the University of New South Wales in 1997. He commenced studying Paediatrics at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, working as a Paediatric Registrar and obtaining his Diploma of Child Health. Andrew’s training led him abroad to London, after which he returned to Australia and completed his training as a Paediatrician. Andrew is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Andrew then pursued further specialist training in Dermatology, obtaining his fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and completing a 12 month fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology at The Children’s Hospital University of Colorado. Andrew also sees his patients at Eastern Suburbs Dermatology, Bondi Junction and Sydney Skin, Newtown. He is also a Visiting Medical Officer at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead.

Dr Haady Fallah

BSc (Med) MBBS (Hon 1) MMed (Clin Epi) IFAAD FACD

Specialising in Medical Dermatology and Skin Cancer Management.

HF-staffHaady graduated in Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of New South Wales in 2005. He worked in General Medicine before obtaining a Master of Medicine degree from the University of Sydney in 2008, and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2012. At the completion of his Dermatology training, Haady was awarded an International Scholarship for the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting in the United States and undertook a further rotation in complex medical dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, before returning to practice in Australia. Haady is a Visiting Medical Officer at Concord Hospital where he sees patients and is involved in the teaching of Dermatology trainees, and is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He also serves on the Editorial Board for the Australasian Journal of Dermatology, is an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Haady also sees his patients at The Skin Hospital, Westmead.

Stella Choi-Lombardi

RN Clinical Laser Nurse; Dermatology Laser Nurse Consultant Widely regarded by her peers as one of Australia’s leading clinical laser nurse specialists, Stella has had over 15 years of experience in her chosen field. Her opinion and insight is valued by both medical and nursing colleagues alike– many of whom she helped train. After obtaining her United Kingdom Central Council Midwifery & Health Visiting RGN (Part 1 Registered General Nursing) in 1995, Stella worked in the UK National Health System (NHS) & private sector for 6 years, where her responsibilities included running a busy dermatology outpatient department. Stella migrated to Sydney, Australia with her family in 2003. Since then, Stella has pursued her passion to provide safe and professional laser and light therapy for patients. As well as working in private practice, Stella spent 14 years as a Laser Nurse Specialist and Co-ordinator at the Skin Hospital, Westmead. During this time, she assisted in Day Surgery and provided laser and light therapy treatments for patients with a variety of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. In addition, she was responsible for assisting in laser training and education, and providing support for dermatology trainees, nurses and dermatologists. Stella joined Inner Sydney Dermatology in 2018 as a Clinical Dermatology Laser Nurse Consultant, where she continues to provide exceptional patient care.  

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The Specialists at Inner Sydney Dermatology

The Dermatologists consulting at Inner Sydney Dermatology specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers, and cosmetic Dermatology.

To become a Dermatologist it is firstly necessary to complete a medical degree. Thereafter, general training in medicine and surgery is undertaken followed by a four-year training programme in Dermatology. Only after a doctor has successfully completed this programme as well as passed the examination set by the Australasian College of Dermatologists can they call themselves a Dermatologist. This is signified by the letters FACD.

However, their training often doesn’t end there, with many Dermatologists obtaining further experience in specific areas such as Mohs’ surgery, laser therapy or paediatric skin conditions.

In total, it usually takes a minimum of 11 years of medical training to become a Dermatologist.

All practicing dermatologists have an obligation to maintain professional standards and participate in the Australasian College of Dermatologists Continuing Professional Development Program.

Dr Michelle Hunt

MBBS MMed FACD FACMS

Specialising in Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology.

Dr Hunt is the Director of Inner Sydney Dermatology. With almost 30 years of clinical experience she is widely regarded as one of Sydney’s leading Dermatologists, and now specialises exclusively in her passion of laser and cosmetic Dermatology. Michelle graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1989 and worked at Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Hospitals before undertaking research in skin cancer, which lead to the degree of Master of Medicine in 1992 through the University of Sydney. In 1998 Michelle undertook a twelve month Fellowship in Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery and Laser Dermatology at the Skin Hospital, Westmead, obtaining membership with the American College of Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery. She is a published author in the international dermatology literature, a reviewer for the Australasian Journal of Dermatology and a frequent invited speaker at national and international conferences. Michelle was a senior specialist performing Mohs’ Surgery and Laser, and training Mohs' Surgery and Laser Fellows at the Skin Hospital (Westmead), where she worked for 20 years. She has also played an active role in the teaching of Dermatology Trainees and GPs.

Read Michelle’s full CV

Dr Andrew Ming

BSc (Med) MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FACD

Specialising in Paediatric and Adult Dermatology.

AM-staffAndrew graduated in Medicine with honours from the University of New South Wales in 1997. He commenced studying Paediatrics at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, working as a Paediatric Registrar and obtaining his Diploma of Child Health. Andrew’s training led him abroad to London, after which he returned to Australia and completed his training as a Paediatrician. Andrew is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Andrew then pursued further specialist training in Dermatology, obtaining his fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and completing a 12 month fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology at The Children’s Hospital University of Colorado. Andrew also sees his patients at Eastern Suburbs Dermatology, Bondi Junction and Sydney Skin, Newtown. He is also a Visiting Medical Officer at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead.

Dr Haady Fallah

BSc (Med) MBBS (Hon 1) MMed (Clin Epi) IFAAD FACD

Specialising in Medical Dermatology and Skin Cancer Management.

HF-staffHaady graduated in Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of New South Wales in 2005. He worked in General Medicine before obtaining a Master of Medicine degree from the University of Sydney in 2008, and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2012. At the completion of his Dermatology training, Haady was awarded an International Scholarship for the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting in the United States and undertook a further rotation in complex medical dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, before returning to practice in Australia. Haady is a Visiting Medical Officer at Concord Hospital where he sees patients and is involved in the teaching of Dermatology trainees, and is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He also serves on the Editorial Board for the Australasian Journal of Dermatology, is an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Haady also sees his patients at The Skin Hospital, Westmead.

Stella Choi-Lombardi

RN

Clinical Laser Nurse; Dermatology Laser Nurse Consultant

Widely regarded by her peers as one of Australia’s leading clinical laser nurse specialists, Stella has had over 15 years of experience in her chosen field. Her opinion and insight is valued by both medical and nursing colleagues alike– many of whom she helped train. After obtaining her United Kingdom Central Council Midwifery & Health Visiting RGN (Part 1 Registered General Nursing) in 1995, Stella worked in the UK National Health System (NHS) & private sector for 6 years, where her responsibilities included running a busy dermatology outpatient department.

Stella migrated to Sydney, Australia with her family in 2003. Since then, Stella has pursued her passion to provide safe and professional laser and light therapy for patients. As well as working in private practice, Stella spent 14 years as a Laser Nurse Specialist and Co-ordinator at the Skin Hospital, Westmead. During this time, she assisted in Day Surgery and provided laser and light therapy treatments for patients with a variety of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. In addition, she was responsible for assisting in laser training and education, and providing support for dermatology trainees, nurses and dermatologists. Stella joined Inner Sydney Dermatology in 2018 as a Clinical Dermatology Laser Nurse Consultant, where she continues to provide exceptional patient care.