Dr Philip Tong

Dr Philip Tong is a specialist dermatologist and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists after completing his dermatology specialist training in NSW as the inaugural Dean’s Fellow in Dermatology, a joint initiative with The University of Sydney.

He underwent world-class research and dermatology training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Liverpool and Westmead Hospitals. He also completed his PhD in advanced biomedical imaging and skin immunology at Centenary Institute during this time.

Prior to obtaining his specialist qualifications, he also received training in dermatology departments in Perth, Melbourne as well as in London at the world-renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital.

Dr Tong speaks English and Mandarin. Staff can assist in Korean.

Current appointments — The Skin Hospital, Darlinghurst Campus (2018–present): Dr Tong oversees research studies including dermatology clinical trials, research governance, and supervision and mentoring of research fellows.

Clinical Lead, Skin Imaging and Inflammation, Centenary Institute (2018–present): Dr Tong leads research studies in the mapping of the skin immune system in 3D using cutting-edge microscopy and computational analytical tools. In this role, he collaborates with researchers in Denmark, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States.

Clinical Lecturer and former Dean’s Fellow, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney (2011–present).