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Dr Francis Lai

MBBS (Hons), FACD


Dr Francis Lai is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He completed his dermatology training in tertiary adult and paediatric Melbourne hospitals. During his training, Dr Lai was awarded a scholarship to St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London.


Dr Lai achieved the highest mark in Australia in his final dermatology examinations and was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologists Travelling Fellowship Award as well as the Ken Paver Medal for Medical Dermatology. He also won the Harvey Rotstein award for his collegiality, integrity and dedication to patient care.


Dr Lai has a keen interest in academic research and has published in multiple journals including The Lancet. In 2023, Dr Lai was one of 8 dermatologists in the world to be awarded the International Psoriasis Council fellowship.


In addition to private practice, Dr Lai works at Monash Hospital and the Skin Health Institute where he is involved in registrar training.

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Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Clayton Dermatology will be operating on the following hours over the Christmas/New Year period:

  • Monday 22 December - 9:00am - 6:30pm
  • Tuesday 23 December - 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday 24 December - 9:00 - 5:00pm
  • Thursday 25 December - CLOSED 
  • Friday 26 December - CLOSED 
  • Monday 29 December - 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday 30 December  - CLOSED 
  • Wednesday 31 December - CLOSED
  • Thursday 1 January - CLOSED 
  • Friday 2 January - 9:00am - 5:00pm


For any urgent medical concerns during our closing period, please contact your General Practitioner.


We look forward to seeing you in 2026!