Doctor John Adams is a registered specialist dermatologist. A dermatologist is a medical specialist who deals with all diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.

Dr Adams has completed a medical degree and done 8 years of further study including internal medicine and surgery. He deals with many conditions including:

• Rashes of all types - allergic, medication induced and those due to internal illness
• Eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
• Acne, complexion and cosmetic problems
• Ultraviolet (sun) damage of the skin and prevention
• Skin cancers- diagnosis, digital imaging and treatment
• Cryotherapy and mole removal
• Healthcare and products for skin
• Sexually transmitted infections and genital problems

All patients are welcome:

• Tots to Teens
• Timids to Tearaways
• Trieds to Testeds

Qualifications:

• MB ChB with undergraduate prize in dermatology
• Fellow Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
• Fellow Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD)
• Fellow International Society for Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases

Appointments:

• Dermatologist Wellington District Health Board
• Visiting Specialist Wellington Sexual Health Clinic ‘Generic'
• Combined Skin Cancer Clinic DHB hospital picture
• Member of Cancer Standards Institute
• Gynecology/ Skin Clinic Wellington Women's Hospital
• Lecturer Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wellington Medical School
  • (Undergraduate and registrar teaching)