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Dr Hans Raetz

MD, MRCGP, FRNZCGP, FNZCAM
Phlebology, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Medicine

Hans graduated in Germany in 1991 and worked in trauma and general surgery in Germany and Great Britain until 1997. After he gained MRCGP in 1998 he moved to Queenstown.

During his time at Queenstown Medical Centre he was instrumental in the design and implementation of the current integrated family health centre and the integration and rebuild of a second General Practice
in Queenstown.

During this time he also founded ClinicQT, the first appearance medicine clinic in Otago and Southland. The rapid growth since 2005 very quickly led to an expansion of focus and the integration of ClinicQT into the growing Skin Institute group. The clinic gained Day Surgery-TELARC accreditation and is now the only quality-certified theatre facility in Queenstown.

After 13 years in general practice, Hans resigned from Queenstown Medical Centre in 2012 to concentrate on the future development of the Skin Institute’s South Island network. Clinics in Queenstown, Invercargill and Dunedin as well as joint venture operations in Gore and Alexandra have kept him busy ever since.

Hans had extensive surgical expertise and gained the Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery in 2010 as well as the College of Phlebology accreditation in Sclerotherapy in 2012. The clinics are now covering a broad range of skin cancer diagnosis and surgery, varicose vein treatments as well as the complete field of cosmetic medicine.

After holding various teaching and political positions within the Otago Medical School, Southern District Health Board, Ministry of Health and the General Practice College over the years and providing leadership in rural health issues Hans was elected President of the NZ College of Appearance Medicine in 2013 and will concentrate on the professional development of Cosmetic Medicine and Phlebology
in the future.

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Free Spot Check Terms & Conditions

A Free Spot Check is for checking 1-2 moles or lesions of concern. It is not an offer for a full body skin check. A Free Spot Check is not available at some clinics.

Free Cosmetic Consultation Terms & Conditions

A Free Cosmetic Consultation is typically 15 minutes long with a cosmetic nurse to discuss your skin type, address a particular skin concern or to discuss a cosmetic procedure that you may be interested in.

Free cosmetic consultations are for:

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
  • Botox®
  • Fillers
  • Facial Peels
  • Dermal Rolling
  • Microderm/Microhydrabrasion
  • Skincare

You will be given printed information about the products and procedures discussed to take home. Once you have read through this, we suggest you make a full consultation to discuss these in depth.

Initial Consultation Terms & Conditions

This consultation is your opportunity to discuss your concerns with a Specialist Doctor and to be given a recommendation of treatment based on your personal requirements. There will be a charge for this consultation.

Cancellation Policy for Consultations

We understand that sometimes it is necessary for you to change your appointment.  Out of consideration for others, we kindly ask that you provide a minimum of 24 hours notice if you wish to change or cancel your appointment.  If insufficient notice is given a 50% cancellation fee may be incurred and no shows may be charged at full price.

Other Appointment Terms & Conditions

Please state the name of the procedure or treatment that you would like an appointment for in the “More Info” field of the appointment form. There will be a charge for this appointment.

Cancellation Policy for Appointments

We understand that sometimes it is necessary for you to change your appointment.  Out of consideration for others, we kindly ask that you provide a minimum of 24 hours notice if you wish to change or cancel your appointment.  If insufficient notice is given a 50% cancellation fee may be incurred and no shows may be charged at full price.