Integricare Dermatology

Dermatologist (Skin Specialist)
MBBS, BSc(HIM), BSc(CommSt), MMed(ClinEpi), FACD, ACMS

Dr Parham specialises in and provides:

• Rapid access clinic for urgent clinic appointments with wait times of less than 1 week.
• Surgical and medical management of melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers and actinic damaged skin.
• Complete skin and lymph node examinations (skin checks).
• Skin cancer prevention, aesthetics, skin care and health.
• Acne and rosacea.
• Eczema (including advanced therapies).
• Psoriasis (including advanced therapies).
• Hyperhidrosis (non-surgical management and targeted therapies).
• General adult and paediatric dermatology.
• Dermatologic surgery.
• Rhinophyma (surgical management).

Dr Parham is a Perth-based Australian-trained Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) and Fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists (FACD).  Further to FACD, Dr Parham completed accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgery training.  He is an international associate member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).

Dr Parham undertook his comprehensive dermatological and medical training in Western Australia, including Royal Perth, Sir Charles Gairdner, Fiona Stanley, Perth Children’s / Princess Margaret Hospitals and rural clinics.  He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and a Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology).  Prior to his medical career, Dr Parham earned Bachelor of Science (Health Information Management) and Bachelor of Science (Communication Studies).

Dr Parham has presented at numerous conferences and published in international peer-reviewed journals. He is committed to the education and training of doctors, nurses, and medical students in dermatology. Beyond his professional endeavours, he actively contributes to the community and serves as a Justice of the Peace.

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Please address referrals:

Dr Glenn Parham
Integricare Dermatology
MedOne Stirling Specialist Centre
T12 / 732 Karrinyup Road
Balcatta, WA 6021

Referral submission:

• Email: contact@integricaredermatology.com.au
• Fax: 08 6288 6666
• Healthlink EDI: medonems
• For urgent referrals, please mark this on the referral and / or feel free to contact the rooms on 08 6400 5678 to obtain an urgent appointment slot. 

Relevant investigations / pathology requests:

For any relevant planned or pending relevant investigations / pathology requests, please feel free to copy (cc) to provider number 6444923T Dr Glenn Parham.

Pathology collection service is available onsite through Australian Clinical Labs.

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Self-Referrals Accepted – See a Specialist Without a Doctor’s Referral:

While referral is preferred, you may book directly (self-refer). Please note that self-referrals are generally ineligible for Medicare rebates, meaning the consultation will be self-funded.

If self-referring, please phone 6400 5678 to book directly.

You can email us at contact@integricaredermatology.com.au with your full name, the reason why you would like the appointment, and your phone number. We will call you.

We prefer to communicate with your GP following consultation even without referral. You can advise of your preferences.

Referrals:

To access Medicare rebates for consultations, a valid referral is required. Generally, a GP referral is valid for 12 months from the initial consultation, while referrals from other consultants, specialists or non-specialist hospital doctors are valid for 3 months.

Please advise your referrer to address and send your referral as below:

Dr Glenn Parham
Integricare Dermatology
MedOne Stirling Specialist Centre
T12 / 732 Karrinyup Road
Balcatta, WA 6021

Referrals can be sent to:

• Email: contact@integricaredermatology.com.au
• Fax: 08 6288 6666
• Healthlink EDI (If your GP is sending it via their software system directly): medonems

How to request a dermatology appointment with a referral:

• Telephone our rooms during business hours on 6400 5678 to book the appointment directly yourself. You can bring your referral to the consultation.  Referrals cannot be accepted if backdated or received after the day of consultation.
• Email us at contact@integricaredermatology.com.au – in the email subject line write “Appointment Request”, include your full name, contact number and a copy (it can be photo) of your referral. We will contact you.
• If your doctor has sent the referral directly to us, we will call you once received.

Referrals Addressed to Another Dermatologist or Dermatology Practice:

Dr Parham accepts valid referrals addressed to another dermatologist or dermatology practice only if the referral has not been previously used.

Cancellation List:

If you cannot get an immediate appointment and would like to go on our cancellation list for appointments that arise at short notice, please let our staff know.

Payment is Required at the Time of Consultation:

Payment for consultation is to be made at your appointment. Our preferred method of payment is via EFTPOS or credit card.

Failure to Attend Your Appointment:

Failure to attend your appointment will incur a fee of $50-$100 applied to your next appointment. This fee is only charged when an appointment has been made and not attended, and the practice has not been notified. A minimum of 2 hours notice is required for any cancellations or changes to appointment times.

Procedures / Surgery:

Should you require a procedure or skin surgery, these are generally performed at the MedOne Medical Centre Mirrabooka rooms. See Find Us (Directions) for location details.

A to Z of Skin (The Australian College of Dermatologists)

Provides information about common skin conditions and problems, their symptoms, causes and how they are diagnosed and treated.

DermNet

Created for healthcare professionals to serve as a comprehensive database of skin conditions.

Patient-Focused Resources

Acetic Acid / Vinegar Soaks: Information & Instructions

• Acetic acid (vinegar) soaks are used to reduce surface bacteria, calm inflammation and promote healing of minor skin infections, wounds or irritated areas.

Bleach Baths: Information & Instructions

• To reduce bacterial colonisation in a number of conditions including, eczema / dermatitis, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Chemical Peels: What You Need to Know

• This information sheet provides details on what chemical peels are, the conditions treated (indications), contraindications, potential risks, treatment process, expected recovery, and aftercare requirements.

Condy’s Crystals (Potassium Permanganate) Soaks: Information & Instructions

• Information on how to safely prepare Condy’s Crystals solution and using it to dry and exudative or weepy wounds, ulcers, rashes and moist skin folds.

Granular Parakeratosis Associated with Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC, BZK): Information & Management

• This information sheet explains granular parakeratosis, its link with skin barrier disruption and irritants such as benzalkonium chloride (BAC, BZK). It outlines why it may occur, common symptoms, and management principles to help reduce irritation and support healing.

Patch Allergy Testing: Information & Advice

• Discover how patch testing pinpoints skin allergens causing allergic contact dermatitis, with step-by-step guidance, preparation tips and reaction grading for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Customised patch tests are ordered from CABA (Victoria).

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Information & Instructions

• To treat actinic (sun) damaged skin, sometimes as a rescue treatment in other facial dermatological conditions when other treatments have failed.

Propranolol for Infantile Haemangiomas: Information & Instructions

• Oral propranolol is generally a safe treatment option for problematic infantile haemangiomas, working by constricting blood vessels, reducing blood flow and inhibiting growth signals to shrink the lesion.

Scabies Treatment: Information & Instructions

• To treat scabies and further patient information. Remote and rural Western Australian sub-specific communities may require modifications to the regimen.

Staphylococcus aureus ‘Staph’ Decolonisation: Instructions

• The same regimen is utilised for Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decolonisation, also known as ‘Golden Staph’. Staph decolonisation is also utilised in skin conditions with localised skin bacterial infection or overgrowth such as impetigo / impetiginisation, impetiginised eczema / psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Upton’s Paste: Instructions

• Warts can be cosmetically concerning & painful. This information sheet explains the use of Upton’s paste commonly for plantar warts (verrucae) or other warts.

Wet Dressings: Information & Instructions

• Wet dressings are commonly used in severe acute inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergic or irritant contact dermatitis, granular parakeratosis and others.