Mathew Ludgate

MBChB (distn), FRACP

Skin Surgery Centre
248 Papanui Road
Merivale
Christchurch 8014

Phone: (03) 281-8585
Fax: (03) 281-8473
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Other private clinic(s):

Skin Surgery Centre
Marinoto Clinic
72 Newington Avenue
Maori Hill
Dunedin 9010

Phone: (03) 477-8686
Fax: (03) 477-6868
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Interests & facilities:

Comprehensive skin cancer management
Mohs micrographic surgery
Advanced reconstructive surgery
Skin cancer surgery
Skin cancer & mole checks
Noninvasive skin rejuvenation
Acne scar treatment

Cosmetic procedures:
Dermal fillers
Chemical peels
Sclerotherapy
Botulinum toxin

Medical School:

University of Otago

Predermatology training:

Dunedin Hospital

Advanced training:

Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.

Dr Mathew Ludgate MBChB, FRACP, ACMS is a specialist dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. He completed his medical degree with distinction at the University of Otago in Dunedin. Following training in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Dunedin Public Hospital, Dr Ludgate pursued advanced dermatology and dermatologic surgery training in Auckland.

In 2006, he was awarded a prestigious Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, U.S.A. There he gained extensive experience with all aspects of skin surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery, melanoma surgery, cosmetic dermatology and advanced facial reconstructive surgery while working with some of the worlds top dermatologic and facial plastic surgeons.

Following his fellowship, Dr Ludgate was recruited to stay at the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor. In recognition of his expertise in skin cancer and skin surgery, Dr Ludgate has been invited to lecture at international dermatology conferences and has authored textbook chapters on skin cancer and cosmetic procedures. He is a reviewer for a number of top medical journals and in 2009/2010 was listed as one of America's best doctors.