Australian-born and trained, Dr Zara Vickers is a true specialist general practitioner with a broad scope of practice and a calm, thorough approach. Over the past two years, she has worked full-time in dermatology with consultant dermatologists, completing additional training and dedicating her practice to skin health—so patients can access specialty-level care within general practice.
Zara is married with three young children and brings a wealth of life experience, enabling her to relate to and support patients across all ages and conditions. She combines genuine care with a practical, problem-solving approach to improve health outcomes and make meaningful differences in her patients’ lives.
My promise: I’ll listen carefully, explain clearly, and tailor a plan that fits you. I work together with a team of specialists when required to solve complex medical problems.
What Zara treats
- All aspects of dermatology: skin checks and skin cancer care, rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair and scalp conditions.
- Women’s health: menopause care and symptom control, contraception (including Implanon insertion/removal), antenatal shared care, cervical screening, well-woman checks, hormonal treatment.
- Procedures & treatments: iron infusions, joint injections, skin cancer surgery, mole removal, wound care, minimally scarring skin biopsies and skin cancer removal.
- Cosmetic medicine: injectables (anti-wrinkle & dermal fillers) with a natural-results philosophy; treatment plans prioritising skin health first and cosmetic mole removal.
- General & preventive care: comprehensive GP medicine with a focus on prevention, lifestyle and long-term wellbeing.
- ADHD: Dr Zara Vickers has a special interest in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and has undertaken advanced training in comprehensive ADHD assessment. She is experienced in the evaluation and diagnosis of ADHD, with a focus on thorough, evidence-based assessment and individualised management plans.
Training & qualifications
- FRACGP – Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Year: 2013
- MBBS (Hons) University of Qld; Year: 2008; BSc Major: Biotechnology
- Australasian College of Dermatologists – Advanced Certificate in Dermatology Year: 2024
- Australasian College of Dermatologists – Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Year: 2024
- Australian Institute of Dermatology – Membership Course Year: 2025
- Cosmetic Injectables Training – Advanced training in injectables and fillers Provider: Dermamedical; Year: 2022
Experience
- Dermatology immersion: 2+ years in dedicated dermatology clinics, training with the College of Dermatologists and working under dermatologists.
- General practice: broad-scope family medicine with a strong preventive-care ethos.
- Clinical interests: skin cancer medicine, acne and women’s hormonal skin, eczema/psoriasis, peri- and post-menopause care, medical weight management, procedural medicine.
How Zara works
- Comprehensive, thoughtful, future-focused care with shared decision-making.
- Clear explanations, plans, and follow-up so you’re never left wondering.
- Collaboration with local dermatologists, surgeons and allied health to streamline care.