Phuket dermatology compared: hospital skin centres in Phuket Town and a dermatologist-run practice in Cherng Talay, for skin checks, lesion removal and lasers. Check services, staff, fees and availability with each provider before you book.
Hospital centres in Phuket Town list biopsy, excision and skin cancer screening alongside cosmetic lasers and injectables.
A small practice on the west coast suits residents who want to see the same dermatologist each visit.
Hours are often daytime only, with some centres closing mid-afternoon, so plan appointments early.
Sun exposure is a constant on the island; a mole that changes is a reason to see a dermatologist promptly.
Our method for this page
We read each provider's own web pages on dermatology clinics in Phuket and kept only statements we could trace to a source. Nobody paid to be included, and the list is not a quality ranking. Criteria:
The Dermatology and Cosmetic Center on Bangkok Hospital Phuket's 2nd floor describes an individual diagnosis for each patient and a full range of skin treatments. Its doctor directory lists dermatologists with a sub-specialty in dermatologic surgery and laser, one of whom also lists dermatopathology.
The centre's published packages are cosmetic: Eye Booster mesotherapy from THB 9,999 to 44,995, and botulinum toxin, filler and skin booster promotions from THB 16,999 to 53,550. Its overview page does not name specific devices or conditions.
Hours are daily 08:00–15:00, so appointments need to be in the morning or early afternoon. The page gives LINE (@phukethospital) and email rather than a direct line. It may suit Phuket residents and visitors who want a hospital dermatologist, particularly for skin surgery or laser work.
Dermatologic surgery and laser sub-specialists
Dermatopathology listed
Open daily 08:00–15:00
LINE contact @phukethospital
Dermatology and Cosmetic Center, 2nd floorDaily 08:00–15:00
Worth confirming: No direct phone line is published for the centre; when booking by LINE or email, say whether you need a dermatologist or a cosmetic session.
The Skin & Cosmetic Center on the 4th floor of Building 5 at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj says its dermatologists are board certified. Medical services cover skin, hair and nail consultations, full skin cancer screening and minor procedures: skin biopsy, excision, nail extraction, and incision and drainage. Moles, warts and polyps are among the listed concerns.
The cosmetic menu is broad: V-Beam for redness and acne, Helios for pigment, fractional and CO2 lasers, Jetpeel, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, Ultherapy, CoolSculpting and Venus Legacy. Tattoo removal is listed as needing at least five sessions.
It is one of the few centres here to publish a consultation fee, from THB 1,000; procedure prices are not listed. Open daily 08:00–16:00, it may suit Phuket residents who want a dermatologist to check a mole or skin lesion and remove it in the same centre.
Dr.PAT Clinic is a one-doctor dermatology practice. Dr. Passaratep Anuruk-paiboon (Dr. PAT) lists an MD from Mahidol University and a Doctor of Science in Dermatology from Boston University, and describes his English as proficient. The clinic relocated from Phuket Town to Boat Galleria in Cherng Talay in January 2025.
Its skin disease page covers eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin allergies, skin cancers and pre-cancers, acne, scars, melasma, skin infections and hair and nail problems, and skin cancer screening is offered. Cosmetic options include botulinum toxin, fillers, lasers and facials.
Opening hours are published (closed Fridays) and visits are by appointment; no prices are listed. It may suit residents and long-stay visitors on Phuket's west coast who want to see the same dermatologist each time and discuss their skin in English.
Dermatologist-run practice
Skin cancer screening
Consultations in English
Weekend opening; closed Fridays
Worth confirming: Fees are not published and visits are by appointment only; confirm the current address, as the clinic moved in 2025.
"Skin clinic" covers a wide range of services in Thailand, from hospital dermatology departments that diagnose and treat disease, to aesthetic clinics built around injectables, lasers and skin treatments. The practitioners differ too: some are specialist dermatologists, some are doctors without specialist dermatology training, and some services are offered by people who are not doctors at all.
The right choice depends on what you need. This guide is general information, not medical advice; ask a doctor which treatment, if any, is right for you.
Dermatologist, aesthetic doctor or beautician
A dermatologist in Thailand is a registered doctor who has gone on to complete specialist training in diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Teaching hospitals describe dermatology residency as leading to the Thai board examination in dermatology conducted under the Medical Council of Thailand. On a profile, look for wording such as "Diploma of the Thai Board of Dermatology".
Many aesthetic clinics are run by licensed doctors who have not completed that specialist training. Beauticians and spa staff are not doctors, and Thai authorities state that Botox, fillers and similar procedures are medical treatments that must be performed by licensed doctors at legally approved medical facilities.
Medical or cosmetic: which service you need
Medical dermatology deals with conditions such as persistent rashes, eczema, psoriasis, severe acne, hair and nail problems, infections and changing moles. Cosmetic dermatology aims to change appearance, for example with injectables, laser resurfacing, pigmentation treatments or peels.
If the problem may be medical, or you are not sure, start with a dermatologist, often in a hospital department. A hospital can take a biopsy, run tests and refer you to other specialists in the same building. For a purely cosmetic treatment, a doctor-led clinic can be appropriate, provided the doctor and the facility are licensed.
Checking the doctor and the clinic
The Medical Council of Thailand runs a public lookup at tmc.or.th/check_md. You search by the doctor's first name and surname in Thai or English, and results show licence status and any specialty. If the specialty shown is not dermatology, you will know you are not seeing a dermatologist.
Since 3 July 2026, a Medical Council rule requires doctors who advertise cosmetic services to show their full name and medical licence number, with any nickname shown alongside the real name in the same format. If an advert or social media post shows only a nickname, or no doctor at all, ask for the full name and licence number and check them yourself.
Clinics are licensed separately as healthcare facilities. The Department of Health Service Support's lookup at hosp.hss.moph.go.th shows a facility's licence type, operator, medical personnel and status. Suspected unlicensed clinics can be reported to the Department on 1426, and harm from beauty services to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board on 1166.
Products and devices
Injectables are where authenticity matters most. In 2026 Thailand's Food and Drug Administration and police seized unregistered fillers and botulinum toxin that had been supplied to clinics, and the FDA advised patients to check three things: that the facility is licensed with a qualified doctor, that the product is registered, and that the packaging and registration number are checked before each treatment.
Ask to see the box or vial before it is opened, note the product name and Thai FDA registration number, and check them through the FDA's website, its LINE account (@FDAThai) or the Mor Prom app.
Consent, photos, aftercare and complications
Thailand's declaration of patients' rights, issued by the Medical Council and other professional councils, says patients may receive enough information about their condition to decide whether to accept treatment, learn the name and profession of the person treating them, seek a second opinion and ask to see their medical records. Expect the doctor to explain the expected result, risks, side effects and alternatives before you agree, and to give you time to decide.
Before-and-after photos are part of a good record. Ask whether the clinic will take them, how they will be used and whether your consent is needed before they appear in advertising. Ask too what aftercare is included, how to reach the clinic out of hours, and what happens, and who pays, if there is a complication. The UK's NHS advises planning and budgeting for aftercare and any follow-up treatment needed to keep a result.
Prices, packages and payment
Cosmetic treatments are priced in different ways, so quotes rarely compare directly. Ask whether a price is per unit, per syringe, per area or per session, how many units or sessions the doctor expects you to need, and whether follow-up or top-up visits are included.
Packages and pre-paid courses can lower the price per session, but check the expiry date, whether unused sessions are refundable, and whether they can be used at other branches. Private hospitals often take a deposit before treatment, and the UK government advises raising complaints first with the provider and, for non-emergency matters, through the government's 1111 helpline.
Questions to ask before you book
What is the treating doctor's full name and medical licence number?
Is the doctor a dermatologist with Thai board certification, or a doctor with other training?
Who will perform the procedure itself: the doctor or another member of staff?
Is my problem medical or cosmetic, and can you investigate or refer me if it is medical?
Which product or device will you use, and can I see the packaging and Thai FDA registration number before treatment?
What results, risks, side effects and alternatives should I expect?
Will you take before-and-after photos, and will you ask before using them in advertising?
Is the price per unit, syringe, area or session, and how many will I need?
Who do I contact if there is a problem after treatment, and who pays to put it right?
If I buy a package, when does it expire and are unused sessions refundable?
Warning signs
Adverts or posts that show only a nickname, or no doctor's name and licence number at all.
Injections offered by someone who is not a licensed doctor, or outside a licensed medical facility.
The clinic will not show you the product packaging or registration number before injecting.
Prices well below other clinics for the same named product, with no explanation.
Pressure to buy a large package or decide on the day of the consultation.
No discussion of risks, side effects or what happens if there is a complication.
Where can I have a mole checked or removed in Phuket?
Bangkok Hospital Siriroj's Skin & Cosmetic Center lists full skin cancer screening, biopsy and excision in the same centre, and Dr.PAT Clinic offers skin cancer screening by appointment. Ask what a biopsy adds to the fee, including laboratory charges.
How much is a dermatology consultation in Phuket?
Few providers publish it. Bangkok Hospital Siriroj gives a consultation fee from THB 1,000 as a starting price; others listed here publish only cosmetic packages or no prices at all. Ask when booking.
Can I get a dermatology appointment in the afternoon in Phuket?
Check carefully. Bangkok Hospital Phuket's centre lists daily hours of 08:00 to 15:00, and Bangkok Hospital Siriroj's until 16:00. Dr.PAT Clinic publishes its own hours and is closed on Fridays.
About the writer and reviewer
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Pimchanok Srisawat
Health writer
Writes guides and comparisons for Thai Clinic Guide, keeping a link to the page behind every detail so readers can check it themselves.
KW
Kittisak Wongsawat
Health writer and reviewer
Goes through pages line by line against the sources listed, and flags wording that could be taken as advice for one reader.
This page sets out published information and is not medical advice. Speak to a doctor before you choose treatment. Our method.
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