Priority markets — fast access for UK, US, CA, AU & NZ
The five countries where most of our users are based — and where dermatology waits hurt most.
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Each card lists official directories, public vs private pathways, typical wait times and a deep-dive guide.
United Kingdom
NHS 2-Week-Wait + private mole mapping
Public: GP referral → NHS 2-Week-Wait pathway for suspected skin cancer (seen within 14 days).
Private: Self-refer to BAD-listed dermatologists or clinics like The Mole Clinic & sk:n.
Typical wait: 2WW: 14 days · Routine NHS: weeks–months · Private: days
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United States
AAD directory, insurance & free SPOTme events
Public: Check insurance for in-network dermatologists; FQHCs offer sliding-scale care for uninsured.
Private: Direct booking with a dermatologist (referral may be required by HMO plans).
Typical wait: 30–75 days for new patients · Same-day available with telehealth
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Australia
Medicare bulk-billing & dedicated skin clinics
Public: GP visit (often bulk-billed) → referral to a Medicare-rebated dermatologist.
Private: Direct booking at skin cancer clinics — no referral required.
Typical wait: Urgent: 1–2 weeks · Routine derm: 4–12 weeks · Skin cancer clinics: days
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Singapore
Polyclinic → NSC referral or private derm
Public: Polyclinic GP → referral to National Skin Centre (NSC) for subsidised specialist care.
Private: Direct booking at private dermatologists in Orchard, Novena and the CBD — no referral needed.
Typical wait: NSC: 2–8 weeks routine · Private: days
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Hong Kong
HA public clinics & private specialists
Public: GOPC visit → Hospital Authority (HA) specialist referral. Long queues in public derm.
Private: No referral required — book directly with private dermatologists in Central, TST or Causeway Bay.
Typical wait: HA public: months to 1 year+ · Private: days
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United Arab Emirates
DHA, SEHA, MOHAP & premium private clinics
Public: DHA, SEHA or MOHAP clinics — subsidised for nationals, paid for residents. Often requires GP referral.
Private: Premium private dermatology in Dubai Healthcare City, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah — same-day available.
Typical wait: Public: 4–8 weeks routine · Private: same-day
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Saudi Arabia
MOH public + Tawuniya/Bupa private
Public: MOH hospital network — free for citizens. Vision 2030 health clusters with Sehhaty referrals.
Private: Direct booking at HMG, Saudi German, Mouwasat clinics in Riyadh, Jeddah & Eastern Province.
Typical wait: MOH: 6–10 weeks · Private: same-week
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Turkey
SGK, MHRS booking & health-tourism clinics
Public: Aile hekimi referral → state or university hospital dermatology. Booked via the MHRS system.
Private: Direct booking at Acıbadem, Memorial, Medical Park — same-week appointments standard.
Typical wait: SGK: 1–6 weeks · Private: same-week
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New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora, MoleMap & private derm
Public: GP visit → Te Whatu Ora dermatology referral. Long routine waits, fast cancer pathways.
Private: MoleMap and Skin Institute offer dedicated screening; private dermatologists via referral.
Typical wait: Public: 3–9 months · MoleMap: 1–2 weeks
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Canada
Provincial health (OHIP, MSP, RAMQ) + telehealth
Public: GP referral → provincial dermatology. Free with valid health card; long waits in many regions.
Private: Telehealth (Maple, Tia Health) and limited private dermatology — fast but mostly out-of-pocket.
Typical wait: Public: 3–6 months · Telehealth: same-day
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Ireland
HSE public + private dermatology
Public: GP referral → HSE dermatology. Long routine waits but rapid pigmented lesion clinics for cancer.
Private: Direct booking with consultants at Beacon, Mater Private, Bon Secours — usually 1–4 weeks.
Typical wait: HSE routine: 6–18 months · Private: 1–4 weeks
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France
Sécurité Sociale + Doctolib direct booking
Public: Direct dermatology access (no référent needed) with Sécurité Sociale reimbursement.
Private: Conventionné secteur 2 + non-conventionné dermatologists. Teleconsultation widely available.
Typical wait: Routine: 4–12 weeks · Teleconsult: same-week
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Spain
SNS public + Sanitas/Adeslas private
Public: Médico de cabecera referral → SNS dermatology. Free at point of use; waits vary by region.
Private: Direct booking at Quirónsalud, Vithas, HM Hospitales — affordable consultations €60–€150.
Typical wait: SNS: 4–12 weeks · Private: same-week
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South Africa
State hospitals + medical aid private
Public: Clinic or GP referral → state hospital dermatology (Groote Schuur, Charlotte Maxeke etc.).
Private: Direct booking via Discovery, Bonitas, Momentum medical aid networks — Netcare, Mediclinic.
Typical wait: State: 4–8 months · Private: 1–3 weeks
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