Sinclair Dermatology

Cons: The appointments are always late (fastest was 30 mins late) and they really gouge you on the compounding pharmacy prices and upselling (the gaudy amount of artworks on display shows the recession hasn't hit profit margins). Pros: most of the doctors are professional and engaging enough. I was going to start going elsewhere but I started seeing the one from New York and he's actually great. Also as a funny sidenote - is Dr Sinclair a narcissist? He puts his name and photo on everything (even the prescriptions) and he even pauses when he name drops/references things he's done (so you can be suitably impressed). Just some food for thought.
May 25th, 2023

45 minutes late for what was supposed to be a 20 minute hair appointment. Then $330 AUD for an appointment that lasted 3 minutes. Save yourself the money and trouble and dont both. Use Pilot or Mosh instead.
May 10th, 2023

Had appointment with Dr sharma, wasting my money for nothing I had hair loss problems which lost heaps of hair she didnt find the reason by saying 80% we dont know the reason if you dont know whats the reason its better to close your clinic and not see any customers, she gave me minoxidil strighy away, just marketing their business thats all. I dont recommend anyone to see this doctors you can go and get a the minoxidil from your family doctor better than wasting 400$
May 8th, 2023

I am a patient of Dr. Sinclair Dermatology for over a year. A couple of months ago, they increased the consultation prices without a notice. The treatment was completely unsuccessful. This place is nothing but a waste of time and money.
May 1st, 2023

This was the first time Id seen a dermatologist. I was referred by my GP to see Prof Rodney Sinclair. I have been dealing with sudden intense hair loss for a year and finally built up the courage and funds to get some help. I thought by seeing Prof Sinclair that I would be getting the absolute best, personalised support for my hair loss. I walked in excited and hopeful, and walked out crying and confused. My scalp was examined for quite literally 10 seconds and told immediately that I have female pattern hair loss. Despite mentioning I had just had a baby, I have low iron and vitamin D, an over active thyroid and had lost 28kg intentionally. I was given a pre made booklet with 3 pamphlets. Information on My diagnosis, Minoxidil and Bicalutamide. Scripts were written up without explaining to me what either were or what they will do or any side affects they may have. I later googled them and found out that you cant even take them while pregnant, which he did not mention. My appointment cost $440 and lasted for about 10 minutes. I paid extra to see Prof Sinclair as well. Majority of the appointment was spent showing me a YouTube video on how to use their $160 per month kerastase oil and how much it would help my eyelashes grow, as well as putting hair fibres in my hair to conceal my balding areas. I feel as though I walked out traumatised by my new diagnosis and that I was destined to go bald at 28. He didnt seem empathetic at all while telling me I had a condition that would be lifelong. I paid $440 for an appointment to see the best dermatologist for hair in Melbourne and felt as though my life changing diagnosis was just another boring repetitive diagnosis he had to deal with. I found more detailed information on google and Facebook support groups. I lost $440 that I have spent months saving that could have been better utilised elsewhere. UPDATE 03/04/2023 Prof Sinclair has phoned me regarding my recent unhappy google review. Although I still dont feel confident in his diagnosis, he did proceed to explain some of what should have been discussed in my appointment, over the phone. He offered to have me back for a complimentary appointment to which I declined and he then offered to recommend another dermatologist. I did ask to have a biopsy to solidify my diagnosis, in which he declined to do. A biopsy would have made me feel more comfortable and accepting of my supposed diagnosis. I told Sinclair that he should take more care and consideration when prescribing medication to women who could potentially be pregnant or trying to conceive and that medications should be explained by him and not a pamphlet. Especially their potential side affects, lifelong use and when you cannot use the medication ie pregnancy/trying to conceive. I will keep my rating the same, although I commend Prof Sinclair for following up and offering me a complimentary appointment and a reference to another dermatologist.
Apr 28th, 2023