About

Dr Bruce Tate graduated from Monash University in 1982. After completing his hospital residency in 1987 to 1990, he completed research for his doctoral thesis (PhD) in the field of immunogenetics at the Department of Pathology Melbourne University under Professor Ian McKenzie and (now Professor) Mark Hogarth.

Dr Tate joined InnerWest Specialists after having his own consulting rooms for many years in St Albans.

His particular expertise is contact dermatitis (rashes and allergies from chemicals touching the skin). His day-to-day practice is much broader dealing with a wide variety of skin disorders.

He has been heavily involved in teaching trainee dermatologists, medical students and other doctors for many years. He was Director of Training for the Victorian Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists for 3 years and later on the College’s National Examination Committee for 5 years until 2016, ultimately the College’s Chief Examiner.

Dr Bruce Tate is available on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s on a 3 week rotating schedule.