Dr Tom Middelburg (MD, PhD, FNZDS) completed his dermatology training at the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2011. This training included the full range of medical dermatology (such as psoriasis, eczema, acne and much more), lasers, venous disease and skin cancer. Tom has a sub-specialty interest in managing skin cancer, including complex cases and in immune suppressed patients.

 

He has 14 years' experience in Mohs micrographic surgery and is an accredited Mohs surgeon and trainer with the European Society for Micrographic Surgery. His PhD thesis was on photodynamic therapy and its application in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. He has authored over 50 articles in medical journals. He used to be an active chess player and holds the title of International Master, having played at the highest national and European level. Tom moved to New Zealand in 2016 with his partner Marijke and loves his new country for its friendly people, its beautiful scenery and fantastic opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.