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Skin Clinic Taranaki

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Name
Skin Clinic Taranaki
Category
Health hubs & pharmacy
Address
183 Powderham Street
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth 4310
Region
Taranaki
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At Skin Clinic Taranaki, our trusted team provides comprehensive skin cancer screening, diagnosis and surgery, along with specialist, non‑invasive varicose vein treatment. We’re here to support your health with care and expertise.

We’re committed to making every visit feel comfortable and personable. Your continuity of care matters to us, and our clinicians take the time to listen, explain, and guide you through each step.

SERVICES
- Skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
Mole mapping, single or multi‑lesion checks, full body skin checks, total body imaging, and photodynamic therapy.

- Specialist, non‑invasive varicose vein treatment
Free initial assessment available (conditions apply).

No referral is needed for any of our services, simply contact us to book an appointment.

VALUES
• Excellence - innovative, expert clinicians
• Respect - integrity, ethics, trust, listening
• Empathy - caring, understanding
• Reputable - best practice, trusted
• Assuring - caring, honest, kind

Visit our website (www.skinclinictaranaki.co.nz) to find out more about our services, and how our team of experts can help you.

Testimonials
Testimonials
"I have had nothing but excellent service from the very professional staff and specialists at the Skin Clinic." - Gavin

"Highly recommended, I was able to book an appointment within a few days for a routine check on a mole and I received the written report the same day. The other clinics in New Plymouth couldn't get me in for over a month. I have piece of mind now thanks to this clinic." - Ashley

"Really enjoyed the facial! Every step was explained so knew exactly what to expect. Could see results the next day already! Very friendly and good service. Will definitely go again and can recommend it to anybody that struggles with dark spots." - TK

Updated: 7 Apr 2025

Service Description
Service Description
Skin cancer is one of the worlds most common types of cancer and in New Zealand, rates are at an all time high. Early detection is key in treating skin cancer, and it is recommended that your skin is checked regularly.

Skin Clinic Taranaki are a trusted community-based skin health services provider offering patients a range of doctor-led services including:

- Single, multi-spot and full body skin checks
- Mole mapping
- Total body imaging
- Photodynamic therapy
- Skin cancer surgery
- Varicose vein treatment

Vein Specialists at Skin Clinic Taranaki are the only community-based providers of specialist, non-invasive varicose vein treatment in the region.

Updated: 1 Jul 2026

Meeting the needs of older people
Meeting the needs of older people
Most skin cancers are found in people over 50 years old and almost all are treatable. The key to treatment is being checked regularly.

Updated: 22 Jan 2024

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Taranaki Region.

Updated: 9 Jan 2024

Payment
Payment
Payment Status Details
Payment required Yes
Subsidy may be available Yes Skin Clinic is a Southern Cross accredited provider.
Free Yes Skin Clinic Taranaki offers free initial varicose vein assessments.

Updated: 25 Jan 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes An interpreter can be arranged if required. Please notify us when booking so we can ensure this service is made available for your appointment.

Updated: 25 Jan 2024

What's New
What's New
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Dr Neil Hughes’ journey to skin cancer care

Skin Clinic Taranaki is delighted to welcome Dr Neil Hughes, whose path into medicine has been anything but typical. From the British Air Force to management consulting, venture capital, flying helicopters in a South African conservation reserve, and finally medicine, Neil brings a depth of life experience that shapes the way he works with patients today.

Click here to read the full Q&A with Dr Hughes on the Skin Clinic Taranaki website

Updated: 14 Jul 2026


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