Dr Ken Ip

Ken is a New Zealand-trained Dermatologist with subspecialty training in melanoma diagnosis & surgery.
After completing his fellowship at the esteemed Victorian Melanoma Service in Melbourne, he has returned as a consultant Dermatologist at Auckland City Hospital.
He is an expert in the advanced medical management of a broad range of dermatological conditions including acne, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, hidradenitis suppurativa, hyperhidrosis, vitiligo & alopecia areata.
Ken is skilled in providing full body skin cancer assessments for high risk individuals. He will spend time to counsel patients on their diagnoses, and tailor a treatment plan including both surgical & non-surgical options, based on the latest clinical research & patients best interests

Hospitals Practicing At: Auckland City Hospital
Other Languages Spoken: Cantonese

Areas of Specialisation
Melanoma & skin cancer:
Early detection of melanoma & skin cancer
Full body skin cancer surveillance in high risk individuals
Melanoma & skin cancer surgery
Medical dermatology:
Advanced medical management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria (hives), hidradenitis suppurativa
Latest breakthroughs in alopecia areata & vitiligo
Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)

Qualifications/Memberships
MBChB (Auckland), PGDipClinDem (Lond), FRACP (Derm), FNZDS, IFAAD
Specialist Training
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Dermatology)
Fellow of the New Zealand Dermatological Society
International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology (London)
Current Positions
Consultant Dermatologist, Auckland City Hospital
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Auckland