AProf Amanda Saracino
AProf Amanda Saracino is a clinical and academic Dermatologist currently working in Melbourne, in both private practice (at Melbourne Dermatology Clinic) and at Emeritus Research.
In her clinical work, as well as general Dermatology (see Services), Amanda cares for a large cohort of patients with complex medical skin conditions, such as severe eczema, psoriasis, urticaria (hives), lupus, scleroderma and other inflammatory skin concerns. AProf Saracino provides access to injection biologic therapy for many immunological skin rashes, via the PBS Medicare pathways, as well as Clinical Trials.
Amanda also offers double appointment times for complex patients with connective tissue diseases (such as Lupus, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis). She thoroughly enjoys working closely with Rheumatologists and other specialists in these cases, ensuring patients have the benefit of multidisciplinary collaborative and co-ordinated care in these often challenging conditions that involve both the skin and internal organs.
As an Associate Professor with University College London, Amanda is involved in scientific and clinical research in the field of connective tissue diseases (eg. Lupus and Scleroderma), and clinical trials assessing the latest treatment in conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and others. Combining research with her clinical practice ensures Amanda is able to provide her patients with access to the most up to date knowledge and treatments in medical Dermatology. AProf Saracino also continues to teach and mentor Dermatology trainees with the Australasian College of Dermatologists, as well as providing the Connective Tissue Diseases seminar for the National Skin School program.
Outside of medicine, Amanda enjoys travel, the theatre, reading historical novels and spending time with family, friends and her Toy Poodle, Bella.
Medical Qualifications and Training
After 6 years of Medical School, AProf Saracino completed a further 12 years of general medical, specialist Dermatology and subspecialty complex medical Dermatology training, culminating in her current clinical practice and the highest level of expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin conditions.
Her specific qualifications are listed here:
2016 – 2020: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University College London
Centre for Rheumatology and Connection Tissue Diseases, Division of Medicine
The Molecular Aetiopathogenesis of Adult Morphoea
2015 – 2017: Subspecialty clinical and research Fellowship in autoimmune connective tissue diseases
Centre for Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Diseases, University College London, and Royal Free Hospital London NHS Foundation Trust.
The Lupus Unit, Department of Rheumatology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
2015: Certificate of Entrance to the Specialist Register, United Kingdom (CESR)
Royal College of Physicians UK, and General Medical Council UK
2014: Clinical Fellowship in complex medical dermatology
Centre for Rheumatology and Department of Dermatology, Royal Free Hospital London NHS Foundation Trust.
2014: International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatologists (IFAAD)
2010 – 2014: Fellowship with the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD)
Completion of training and specialist examinations with the Australasian College of Dermatologists
2007: Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc)
Honours research degree, Monash University Australia
2002 – 2007: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Top graduate, with Honours, Monash University Australia
Awards
2020: Takehara Prize
Awarded by the World Scleroderma Foundation for the best research presented at the World Systemic Sclerosis Congress
2017: Scientific Research Fund
Research Grant awarded by the Australasian College of Dermatologists to support and fund specialist scientific research
2017: Paul Eddington Scholarship
Scholarship awarded by the Skin and Cancer Foundation to support the pursuit of further international subspecialty clinical and academic endeavours
2016: Wellcome Trust Genomics Scholarship
Awarded to gain expert knowledge in Genomics for Dermatology at the Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom
2016: Rosetrees, Dermatrust and the Royal Free London Grants
Awarded to pursue clinical and laboratory research investigating the molecular and genetic basis of sclerotic skin disease
2014: Florance Bequest Fellowship
Awarded by the Australasian College of Dermatologists in support of post-fellowship international subspecialty clinical training
2010: President’s Medal
Awarded for achieving the top mark nationally for the Australasian College of Dermatologists pre-fellowship examinations
2010: Ken Paver Medal for Excellence
Awarded for achieving the top mark nationally for the Australasian College of Dermatologists pre-fellowship Clinical Sciences Examination
2007: Sophie Davis Memorial Prize
Awarded by Monash University to the top graduate, with the highest aggregate of marks for the final award of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees
2007: Monash University Golden Key Honour Society
Entrance awarded by Monash University in recognition of outstanding tertiary scholastic achievement and excellence during university medical studies
2007: Yale University, Medical School
Accepted onto the medical school elective program to study clinical medicine at Yale University
2005: Faculty of Medicine Prize
Awarded by Monash University to the student receiving the highest aggregate of marks for clinical medicine and surgical training
2004: Faculty of Medicine Prize
Awarded by Monash University to the student receiving the highest aggregate of marks for core medical and surgical pre-clinical training
2001: Australian Students Prize
Australian government national prize, awarded for outstanding academic excellence
2001: Monash University Prize
Awarded by Monash University in recognition of scholastic excellence
Professional Memberships
A/Prof Saracino is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and also recognised on the specialist register as a consultant Dermatologist in the UK by the Royal College of Physicians. In addition she is an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatologists. As well as her private practice, Amanda is an Investigator at Emeritus Research. She is a peer reviewer for Australasian, US, UK and European Dermatology and Rheumatology journals.
Previously, A/Prof Saracino was a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, British Society of Medical Dermatology and UK Scleroderma Study Group. She was also co-Educational lead for Dermatology at the Royal Free Hospital London, academic supervisor to London Dermatology trainees (Royal College of Physicians UK), as well as college mentor and liaison officer for the Australasian College of Dermatology in London.
