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Dr Nishan Amerasinghe

Dermatology Melbourne

Dr Nishan Amerasinghe

15 years of experience

6,934+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nishan Amerasinghe at a glance

Dr Nishan Amerasinghe is a Dermatology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Nishan Amerasinghe

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-12252 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-F2566C7A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,646
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,842
Biopsy (skin) 11102 2,759
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 572
Mohs surgery 17311 646
Laser hair removal 17999 2,162

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 30 min in_clinic 475.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 120 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 60 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 60 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nishan Amerasinghe
HEADSHOT
Nishan Amerasinghe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nishan Amerasinghe with the team
WITH TEAM
Nishan Amerasinghe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Nishan Amerasinghe

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nishan Amerasinghe, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.1714/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31721411 · cited by 79
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Nishan Amerasinghe, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.3742/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39691106 · cited by 29

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2012
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · anthony.amerasinghe@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Nishan Amerasinghe's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nishan Amerasinghe treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr Nishan Amerasinghe is one of 427 dermatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse dermatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Melbourne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Nishan Amerasinghe specialise in?

    Nishan Amerasinghe specialises in Dermatology in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Nishan Amerasinghe treat?

    Nishan Amerasinghe treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Nishan Amerasinghe practise?

    Nishan Amerasinghe practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Nishan Amerasinghe speak?

    Nishan Amerasinghe speaks English.

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