Our Mission & Values
At South Road Dermatology, we put patients at the centre of all we do. Our values of trust, professionalism and respect form the foundation of everything we strive to achieve. Skin is our passion, and our mission is skin health for the whole family.
Specialist Dermatologists provide individually tailored treatments, involving patients in informed discussion of their condition and treatment options. South Road Dermatology is dedicated to providing access to the highest quality, personalised care grounded in evidence-based, best-practice medicine.
South Road Dermatology is a service entity that takes pride in providing high-quality support services and facilities for Dermatologists. The Dermatologists may practise at another facility or location, and they determine the days and times they choose to work, as well as their patient lists, clinical treatments, and patient fees. It is the individual patient’s right to obtain clinical notes and discuss with the practitioner the best location for consultation and treatment.
Dermatologists
Dr Anita Lasocki
MBBS(Hons) BMedSci FACD
Dr Anita Lasocki is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. She graduated in Medicine with Honours from The University of Melbourne in 2005. She completed specialist Dermatology training at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Vincent’s Hospital and The Skin Health Institute (formerly the Skin and Cancer Foundation).
During Dermatology training, Anita was awarded the President’s Medal in Pharmacology. Anita attained fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2012, being awarded an international scholarship from the American Academy of Dermatology for her examination results. In 2013-14, she received the F.C Florance Bequest, furthering her sub-specialty interests at world renowned European centres.
Anita holds public hospital appointments as a Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s Hospital and The Royal Women’s Hospital at the Vulvar Disorders and Dermatology Clinic. She is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society. She is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne, and was chief examiner and coordinator of the Dermatology Prize examinations across all four medical schools in Victoria for over a decade.
Dr Lasocki enjoys the diversity of Dermatology practice and has particular interests in early melanoma detection, skin cancer management, vulvar dermatology, including complex presentations and providing a second opinion, paediatric skin conditions, management of excessive sweating, and biologic therapies for psoriasis and eczema.
Dr Katherine Allnutt
MBBS(Hons) BMedSc (Hons) FACD
Dermatologist Dr Katherine Allnutt is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Katherine received a scholarship to study Medicine at Monash University and graduated with first class honours and academic awards. She worked for several years as a doctor in various medical and surgical units as well as in dermatology clinical trials. She then completed her four years of dermatology speciality training in Melbourne at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Austin Hospital, the Royal Children’s Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Skin Health Institute.
Katherine holds consultant positions at St Vincent’s Hospital and the Skin Health Institute where she supervises and teaches dermatology trainees. She has published and presented research internationally, authored textbook chapters and contributed to the Australian Cancer Council Clinical Guidelines.
Katherine treats conditions such as acne, rosacea, women’s and children’s dermatology and skin cancer, including both medical and surgical management. She is approved by Medicare to provide biologic therapies for eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa and chronic spontaneous urticaria, as well as botulinum toxin for primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Dr Zhi Mei Low
MBBS(Hons) FACD
Dr Zhi Mei Low is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Dr Zhi Mei Low is an Australian-trained dermatologist with extensive experience across Melbourne’s leading tertiary and referral hospitals. She provides expert care in medical and surgical dermatology, with particular interests in skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, vulval dermatology, hair loss and connective tissue disorders. Dr Low holds a consultant dermatologist position at the Skin Health Institute and has published in both local and international dermatology journals.
She is of Malaysian background and can converse in Mandarin. She is known for her thoughtful, personalised and compassionate approach to care, ensuring each patient feels supported and confident throughout their treatment journey. Outside of work, Dr Low enjoys the outdoors, running and travelling with her young family.
Dermal Clinicians
Jayde Taylor
BSc.DT
Jayde Taylor is a Dermal Clinician with a Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) from Victoria University and over 8 years of experience in medical and aesthetic skin management. Having worked alongside leading physicians and nursing professionals, she is experienced in managing a broad range of skin conditions and is passionate about delivering evidence based, patient centred care. Jayde has also previously supported the education of future professionals through her involvement with Victoria University.
Qualified in laser therapies, skin condition management, lymphatic health and barrier dysfunction, Jayde has extensive experience in the management of acne, rosacea, dermatitis and pigmentation disorders. She is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure her patients receive the highest standard of care.
Jayde understands the significant impact skin conditions can have on a person’s confidence and wellbeing. She believes that effective treatment begins with listening and ensuring patients feel heard, understood, and supported. Her philosophy is simple: to treat every patient the way she would want to be treated herself with compassion, honesty, and genuine care.
As an outcome driven clinician, she is dedicated to creating personalised treatment plans that prioritise her patients’ individual needs and long-term skin health. She believes the best health outcomes are achieved when the patient and clinician work together as a team, building a partnership founded on trust, education, and understanding.
Nurses
Ann
Dermatology & Laser Nurse
Ann brings over two decades of experience in dermatology and laser therapy, having worked alongside leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 2004. This depth of experience allows her to individually tailor laser and energy-based treatments, based on the goals of therapy and existing skin conditions.
She is an experienced operator in vascular laser, pigment laser, as well as fractionated resurfacing lasers including Fraxel and CO2. Ann has also trained and mentored clinicians nationally as a Practice Development and Clinical Trainer in laser and medical aesthetics.
Patients value her balanced, sensitive approach. Ann sets realistic expectations and takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, which has helped her build long-term, trusted relationships with the people she treats.
