Medical Staff

Dr Marcus Platts-Mills

MBChB, Dip Derm
Dermatology, Skin Cancer


Marcus qualified from Auckland University in 1994, becoming a Member of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners in 1997.

He developed his interest in Dermatology, Skin and Cancer surgery by providing Dermatology and Skin cancer surgery services at North Shore Hospital from 1996, completing his Diploma in Dermatology in 1999.

Marcus has worked at the Skin Institute since 1996.   He commissioned the Skin Institute in Silverdale Medical in 2000.  In 2005 he opened Skin Institute Silverdale, then  Skin Institute Henderson in 2006 to provide comprehensive Multidisciplinary Specialist Skin and Skin Cancer services to pockets of significant need in the greater Auckland area.

Dr Marcus Platts-Mills' interests in Skin Cancer include not only surgical management but also advanced topical and non surgical treatment modalities.

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.