Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic

Drew Hardman 2 weeks ago

I started coming to this clinic 9 months ago for acne, and since then, I’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences with every doctor I’ve seen. I want to give two special shoutouts: First, Dr. Erin Evans, who quite literally changed my life. Over the course of about 8 months, we worked together to treat my acne, and now my skin is flawless with no acne scars. I have never felt better, and I am incredibly grateful. Second, Tahlia, who runs the clinic. She has spent so much time addressing my concerns and ensuring I feel confident with every treatment. Her understanding and care make the entire healthcare experience meaningful. I will continue coming to this clinic for all my skincare needs.

Tim Smith a month ago

I have been working with Tahlia to fix my acne scarring and after working with other well known clinicians and spending more money then I’d like to admit I have FINALLY found someone that I trust with my skin and to get amazing results. Her knowledge, patience and pure honesty has given me results and for the first time in about 15 years I finally feel confident with my skin. With my wedding coming up later in the year I would not trust anyone else with my treatments. I cannot recommend Tahlia, Dr Sam and the team enough. Thanks again for all the support and amazing results.

hope thom 2 months ago

I’ve been going to this clinic for over a year now for laser hair removal with Sharon, and the results have been amazing. I couldn’t be happier with the progress. I would highly recommend this clinic. The staff are all so lovely, professional, and make you feel incredibly comfortable every visit.

Heidi 2 months ago

I’m writing this review after years of reflection and recovery — not out of anger, but because patients deserve informed consent. I attended this dermatology clinic over an extended period for eczema and was repeatedly prescribed topical corticosteroids, including for long-term use. I was also prescribed oral corticosteroids during flares. Over time, it became clear that steroids were providing diminishing relief rather than resolution. During this period, I asked multiple times about risks and side effects, particularly as the treatments appeared to be losing effectiveness. I was repeatedly reassured that there was “no risk,” and that I did not need to worry because I was young, fit, and otherwise healthy. At no point was I warned about the possibility of dependency, rebound flares, or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), nor about the potential consequences of repeated or prolonged steroid use. When I eventually stopped using topical steroids (them and oral steroids had no effect on me anymore) I experienced a severe and prolonged reaction now recognised as topical steroid withdrawal. My skin deteriorated dramatically, affecting my physical health, mental health, ability to work, and overall quality of life. I have included photos to document what followed (me before treatment, after treatment and me after 20 months of healing naturally) As my condition worsened, I sought help through hospital services and other medical practitioners. The consistent response I received was that this was “eczema returning,” and that the solution was more or stronger steroids, rather than any discussion of whether steroid overuse or dependency could be contributing to my condition. I want to be clear: I am not anti-medicine, and I am not anti-dermatology. What I was experiencing was NOT ’eczema returning’. I have never experienced anything that horrendous in my life. But I am deeply concerned by the lack of informed consent, the repeated reassurance that there was “no risk,” and the absence of discussion around the risks of long-term topical and oral steroid use — including the possibility of topical steroid withdrawal, which is increasingly recognised by patients and practitioners worldwide. At no point did any practitioner consider or discuss steroid withdrawal as a possible explanation for my symptoms. I have now almost fully recovered without the use of steroids. If you are considering treatment here, I strongly encourage you to ask: How long any steroid medication is intended to be used, What the risks are with repeated or long-term use, What can happen when you stop, What alternatives or non-steroidal options exist. I am sharing this so others can make fully informed decisions — something I wish I had been given.

Stephanie Lisa 5 months ago

🚩DO YOUR RESEARCH & GET SECOND OPINIONS🚩 Samantha Davidson- This one is for you. I visited this clinic approximately 5–6 years ago with a rare but legitimate skin condition, confirmed through a biopsy. Unfortunately, the dermatologist I saw at the time appeared unwilling or unable to acknowledge the limits of her knowledge. Rather than providing appropriate support, such as a referral for genetic or allergy testing, she dismissed my concerns and inaccurately noted that she was “not convinced this is a skin condition” and implied I was simply a “picker.” I had also shared with her that my sister passed away from an autoimmune disease (SLE/Lupus), which should have prompted at least some level of further investigation. Since that time, I’ve been diagnosed with vascular issues and have finally been referred for the genetic and allergy testing that should have been initiated years ago. It’s well understood that the skin is often one of the last organs affected in autoimmune disease, meaning earlier testing and referral might have made a real difference in my care and quality of life. I am extremely disappointed that a specialist failed to take my symptoms and family history seriously, and I hope this feedback encourages a more thoughtful and thorough approach for future patients.