With over 20 years dermatology experience, Dr Welsh is a procedural dermatologist, highly specialised in laser & injectable treatments. Her skillset encompasses a broad range of medical and cosmetic indications.
Belinda believes in offering patients a diverse range of services to address patient needs and deliver optimum results. Her ultimate goal is to help restore patient confidence & self-esteem.
Dr Welsh completed her 6-year undergraduate medical degree at Monash University in 1990. She was an Intern at the Austin hospital in Melbourne before moving to Sydney and spending several years as a junior resident, then registrar at the Royal North Shore Hospital. She then went on to complete a Research-based Master’s Degree at the University of Sydney under the supervision of world-renowned scientist Professor Gary Halliday. She moved back to Melbourne in 1996 to complete her four-year specialist dermatology training program.
In the year she graduated as a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, she won the prestigious Australasian College of Dermatologists Travelling Fellowship for finishing top in her year and used this grant to visit several hospitals in the USA.
Prior to opening her own practice, she was a consultant at the rooms of Dr Anne Howard in Footscray and Dr Peter Sinclair in Kew.
Dr Welsh commenced her solo Dermatology practice in Sunbury in 2002. It was initially called the Sunbury Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic. She was joined by Dr Cara McDonald in 2010 and the name was changed to Complete Skin Specialists. They moved to the purpose-built medical rooms in Station Street, which became their new home in July 2014.
Dr Welsh has also worked in the public hospital system for many years including the Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women.
She currently attends The Royal Children’s Hospital laser clinic (since 2007) and The Skin Health Institute Laser clinic.
Her achievements include:
Senior Vice President of Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists 2017 to 2022
Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal of Dermatology 2022
Committee member of the Victorian Faculty of Dermatologists 2014-2017
Chair of the Victoria Faculty of Dermatologists 2015/2016
Selector and Examiner for the Australasian College of Dermatologists
Board Member of the Skin and Cancer Foundation (now Skin Health Institute) 2002-2004
Member AMA
Member American Academy of Dermatology
Member American Academy of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
She has written numerous articles and speaks nationally and internationally.
In 2017, Dr Welsh received a Presidential Citation for recognition of her contribution to the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Key Qualifications
MB BS (Hon) Monash University 1990
Master of Medicine Sydney University 1998
Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD) 2000
Dr Welsh has a subspecialty focus in rosacea, acne, acne scarring and laser procedures for a wide range of medical and cosmetic indications. Dr Welsh is also a cosmetic injector and performs treatment with cosmetic injectables. She works closely with our team of dermal therapists and cosmetic nurses to deliver optimum results.
She has come to understand is the dividing line between what we consider medical and cosmetic is very blurred. This is particularly true when it comes to treating skin conditions. As a result, she sees it all as a continuum and therefore feels strongly about offering our patients a whole range of services to address their particular needs and concerns without judgement.
