Skin Specialist Centre

MBChB, FRACP, FACMS, FNZDS, FAAD specialises in state-of-the art laser and dermatological cosmetic procedures, Mohs micrographic surgery and a full range of dermatology and skin care services. He completed his basic medical training at the University of Otago. He spent a number of years working in both internal medicine and subspecialty medicine, culminating in a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians. His specialist dermatology training was completed in Wellington, Auckland, Scotland, London and Boston, Massachusetts. He was Clinical Lecturer at University College, London and then Mohs Surgical Fellow at the New England Medical Centre, Boston, Massachusetts. He pioneered Mohs micrographic surgery in New Zealand in 1989 and has performed over 16,000 Mohs procedures to date. Dr McKerrow’s fellowships also include the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery and the New Zealand Dermatology Society.

MBChB, FRACP, FNZDS completed his basic medical training at the University of Auckland School of Medicine. Following working in internal medicine, he underwent specialised dermatology training at Waikato Hospital, Auckland Hospital and in the United Kingdom. As well as working with Dr McKerrow, Dr Wood is a consultant dermatologist at North Shore Hospital where he is Director. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a Fellow of the New Zealand Dermatology Society.

Originally from Auckland and having graduated from Auckland Medical School in 2002, he has worked in all of the major public hospitals in Auckland in various medical and surgical roles, including sub-specialty positions in Pharmacology, Cardiology and Rheumatology, amongst others. This training developed his interest in hospital and academic medicine. His dermatology training was undertaken in Auckland and completed in London. He then studied for his Fellowship in Dermatopatholgy in Warwick, England. Dermatopathology involves reviewing and interpreting skin biopsies and correlating them with the patient’s clinical presentation. He has achieved accreditation in Dermatopathology with the International Society of Dermatopathology and the European Union of Medical Specialists. During his overseas training, he has presented at regional, national and international meetings and has published in international journals. He has specific interests in medical dermatology, skin cancer, skin surgery and male genital dermatology.