NSW - 02 9473 5200Southern Sun is the largest dedicated skin cancer lab in Australia.
We are the first commercial lab in Australia to use digital scanning as part of our process. We are working to integrate this into our diagnostic process to enhance our pathology services to you. Watch this space for exciting developments.
We use Technology to augment our specialist services. With this expertise we work with treating doctors as partners to achieve the best results for their patients.
At Southern Sun our state of the art skin cancer diagnostic capabilities are as advanced as they are comprehensive. We provide histopathology and advanced immunohistochemistry techniques and Clinicopathologic correlation for every specimen. Evaluation of margins is standard for every excision.
Our Services Include
Direct Access to Our Chief Pathologist
Speak with our approachable expanding team of dermatopathologists lead by Professor Ruth Salom.
Onsite Dermatopathology Education
We provide onsite clinical pathology training with one of our dermatopatholigst.
Automated SCARD Reporting
Our team will enter SCARD reporting on your behalf to save you valuable time.
Digital Dermoscopy
We incorporate digital dermoscopy as part of our reporting process.
Clinical Recall Service
We can provide patient recall services to ensure clinical outcomes and enhance patient follow up.
Access to Skin Doctor Training Programs
Regular workshops and webinars available throughout the year for members.
Doctor Recruitment Assistance
Through our extensive network we can assist with your doctor recruitment needs and even help with onboarding and training.
Workflow Efficiency Consulting
We can share and make available physical workflow and equipment suggestions to help improve your workflow efficiency.
Meet Our Dermatopathologists
Treating doctors have direct access to our team of highly esteemed dermatopathologists to discuss their patient diagnostic outcomes and assist with clinical training and support.
Check out our latest updates and hear from our Pathologists
Dr. Ian Katz
Dr. Robert Pennisi
Prof. Ruth Salom
Dermpath.AI
As part of our on-going commitment to being at the forefront of skin cancer detection technology, Southern Sun has partnered with Dempath.AI to extend our focus on applications of artificial intelligence to dermatopathology.
Results
Southern Sun provide pathology reports via Secure Messaging Service, Secure Website, Fax, Hard Copy or Eclair.
(Eclair is the report repository employed by Southern Sun Pathology for access to diagnostic reports via external web-based user access. If you require a Login and Password please contact: [email protected]).
Results are usually ready in 24 hours after receipt in the laboratory. We usually recommend that patients make an appointment to see their doctor for results about 1 week after the specimen is taken. We ensure the secure delivery of our pathology reports via the specific method of transmission that is preferred by your practice.
Testimonials
“Dear Ian,
Just a quick note to let you know how much I and my patients enjoy and appreciate the working relationship we have established over the past years.
I consider you very much part of the team here which looks after our skin cancer patients, and your occasional clinical presence on-site while I’m operating on patients is appreciated by all.
Obviously, this would mean little if the rest were not up to scratch: your reports are a picture of clarity, diagnostically precise and to the point, and rarely of a vaccilatory nature – unless the (in)adequacy of my biopsies forces you to hedge your bets. As a clinician, of course, you have a great advantage over many histopathologists, and this is reflected in the nature and quality of your reports.
The service in terms of specimen pick-up and turnover-time, and the fascinating topical newsletters you provide for your referring doctors, are exemplary.
The most satisfying aspect of working with you, however, is your ready availability to discuss patients and reports, and your willingness to ‘go back’ and review slides in the light of further information which may be generated by those chats.
Once again, many thanks for your spontaneous team-spirit, and your utterly professional approach to providing accurate and user-friendly reports to doctors working in the frontline of our battle against the national Australian scourge.”
With best regards,
Dr Hein Vandenbergh from Forestville
“Southern Sun Pathology has some of the most detailed reports I have come across in my time. These guys definitely know what they are doing.”
Norton Street Medical Centre
Find out why more and more clinics are turning to Southern Sun
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