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A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia

Dermatology Melbourne

A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia

7 years of experience

6,885+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia at a glance

A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia is a Dermatology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatology. She has been a consultant dermatologist since 2004 and has experience practising all aspects of dermatology including surgical dermatology, skin cancer, and paediatric medical dermatology. Professor Scardamaglia is also the Head of Dermatology at Western Health, as well as Head of Immunobullous and Vascular Anomalies clinics at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Head of Paediatric Dermatology at Sunshine Hospital.
Professor Scardamaglia graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994, and completed her training in dermatology in 2003. She has since specialised in areas such as Complex Medical Dermatology, Immunological Dermatology disorders, Connective Tissue Diseases, and more.
Professor Scardamaglia is devoted to mentoring trainees in the field of dermatology and she is a senior lecturer to medical students at the University of Melbourne.

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

— A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-747605 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-144D357F · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 1,929
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,701
Biopsy (skin) 11102 2,744
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 315
Mohs surgery 17311 1,769
Laser hair removal 17999 1,677

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) 90 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Laura Scardamaglia
HEADSHOT
Laura Scardamaglia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Laura Scardamaglia with the team
WITH TEAM
Laura Scardamaglia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Laura Scardamaglia

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Laura Scardamaglia, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.6887/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31318757 · cited by 16
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Laura Scardamaglia, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.1572/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32292803 · cited by 26

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 2020
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · laura.scardamaglia@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

A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Laura Scardamaglia specialise in?

    Laura Scardamaglia specialises in Dermatology in Melbourne, AU. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Laura Scardamaglia treat?

    Laura Scardamaglia treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Laura Scardamaglia practise?

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

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    Laura Scardamaglia speaks English.

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