Dr Marc Lawrence

Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon & Laser Specialist

Dr Marc Lawrence

Consultant dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with expertise in skin cancer, advanced dermatological surgery, laser and aesthetic dermatology, and medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, and alopecia.

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Dr Marc Lawrence is a consultant dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and laser specialist with fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery, advanced dermatological surgery, and laser medicine and surgery. His practice combines medical, surgical, laser, and aesthetic techniques with a focus on careful assessment and patient-centred treatment planning.

He completed biomedical science studies at the University of Otago and medical training at the University of Auckland before undertaking specialist dermatology training in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, including Auckland Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Waikato Hospital, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

During his training in England, Dr Lawrence was awarded a Mohs micrographic surgery and laser fellowship through the British Society for Dermatological Surgery, British College of Dermatology, and British Association of Dermatologists. His fellowship focused on advanced dermatological and reconstructive surgery, alongside laser medicine and surgery for vascular and pigmented lesions, rosacea, scars, rhinophyma, skin rejuvenation, benign lesions, and hair reduction.

At The Dermatology Group, Dr Lawrence manages skin cancer, surgical dermatology, laser medicine, aesthetic dermatology, and medical skin conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa, nail disorders, alopecia, and scar concerns.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Lawrence has presented and published research in international peer-reviewed dermatology journals and has received awards for presentations at dermatology scientific meetings.

His professional affiliations include Fellowship of the New Zealand Dermatological Society and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, membership of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery and British Association of Dermatologists, International Affiliate Membership of the American College of Mohs Surgery, and membership of the Dermatologic & Aesthetic Surgery International League.

Research & Professional Contributions

Published work and clinical interests

Dr Lawrence's published and presented work sits across dermatological surgery, wound healing, skin cancer surgery planning, laser and procedural dermatology, and dermatopathology case work.

Dermatological surgeryWound healingSkin cancer planningLaser medicineDermatopathology case work

Dermatologic Surgery, 2026

Outpatient superficial bone decortication after Mohs micrographic surgery or excisional surgery for cutaneous malignancies

A procedural dermatology paper on surgical management after selected cutaneous malignancy procedures.

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2025

Ergonomics in dermatological surgery: an international survey among dermatologists

A survey-based publication on practical surgical ergonomics in dermatology practice.

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2022

Delayed surgical wound healing following Mohs micrographic surgery secondary to nicorandil

A wound-healing case report relevant to surgical planning and medication-related risk recognition.

American Journal of Dermatopathology, 2021

Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans of the scalp mimicking angiosarcoma

A dermatopathology case report co-authored with Dr Fergus Oliver.