About your doctors
Dr. Dev Tilakaratne (MBBS, FACD, MAICD) - Dermatologist
Born and raised in Darwin, Dr Dev Tilakaratne relocated to Townsville to complete James Cook University’s (JCU) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, in which rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical perspectives flavoured all aspects of the course.
After gaining experience as a doctor at Royal Darwin Hospital and contributing to research at Menzies School of Health Research, NT , Dr Tilakaratne moved to Adelaide for specialist training in Dermatology, during which time he gained experience at Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and Flinders Medical Centre. Dr. Tilakaratne was awarded Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD) in 2016.
From an academic perspective, Dr. Tilakaratne has presented at State and National meetings of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and Australasian Dermatopathology Society (ADS). He has published articles in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology - a journal for which he now volunteers as a reviewer. He also serves as Associate Lecturer with Flinders University, teaching medical students of the NT Medical Program. Most recently, Dr. Tilakaratne has partnered with Menzies School of Health Research as an Honorary Clinical Fellow for research in the field of scabies.
Recognising that there was a huge need for Dermatologists in the NT, he established Darwin Dermatology, where he currently diagnoses and manages skin cancers and general Dermatology.
Dr Christopher Ross – BMBS, BSc(BiomedSc)(Hons), FACD – Dermatologist
Dr Christopher Ross is a graduate of Flinders Medical Centre, and trained in Dermatology in South Australia with experience in all major dermatology specialist units. He commenced work with Darwin Dermatology in Tiwi in February 2017.
Dr Ross visits multiple rural locations in South Australia in addition to Western Hospital, Henley Beach for private clinics. Dr Ross also holds visiting dermatology specialist positions at Flinders Medical Centre and Repatriation General Hospital in South Australia.
Dr Ross’s interests include general dermatology (eczema, acne, psoriasis, inflammatory dermatology), as well as drug eruptions, infections, paediatric dermatology, hair and nail disorders, and skin cancer medicine.
Dr. Sobha Vaddu - Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr. Vaddu is a Skin Cancer Doctor who has been practising as a doctor in Australia since 2012. Over the past several years, she has made and upheld a firm commitment to healthcare in the NT.
Dr. Vaddu holds a post-graduate certificate in skin cancer medicine and works collaboratively with Dermatologists at Darwin Dermatology to provide evidence-based skin cancer services.
Mr. Danny Metin - B.SocSc, MPA, IBNU, RIPRN, MNursPrac. GradCert GenDerm, FLTLT (specialist reserve). Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology, Primary Health Care)
Daniel Metin is a Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of clinical and academic experience, with a longstanding interest in dermatology and primary health care in the Northern Territory.
He currently practices at Royal Darwin Hospital, where he provides expert care in skin health and chronic disease management. Passionate about dermatology, he actively contributes to the education of nurses and medical students. In addition to his civilian role, he serves as a Specialist Reserve in the Royal Australian Defence Force, consulting one day a week to support military personnel. His work reflects a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and the development of future healthcare professionals.