Dr Thomas Barrett

Dr Barrett is qualified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a specialised technique for treating certain skin cancers with the highest cure rates and maximal preservation of healthy tissue. This advanced surgical technique is particularly valuable for skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas or those with aggressive growth patterns.

Pre-Mohs surgery consultations are held at Frontier. Mohs surgical procedures are performed at Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown.

Dr Barrett is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and qualified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He offers dermatology consultations at Frontier Dermatology and performs Mohs surgical procedures at Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown.

Throughout his dermatology training, Dr Barrett worked at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, Westmead Children's Hospital, and the Royal Newcastle Centre. He has completed rural rotations throughout NSW including Lismore, Port Macquarie, Walgett, Dubbo, Orange, and with the Aboriginal Medical Service.

Dr Barrett is actively engaged in research, having had multiple papers published in domestic and international dermatology journals. He continues to be involved in the education of junior doctors and dermatology trainees through his work at John Hunter Hospital, where he works as a Visiting Medical Officer.

He also treats eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, hyperhidrosis, acne, and paediatric dermatological conditions.

Dr Barrett performs Mohs Micrographic Surgery, diagnostic skin biopsies, surgical excision of skin cancers, cryotherapy, phototherapy (narrowband UVB), photodynamic therapy, intralesional steroid injections, and botulinum toxin treatments for hyperhidrosis.