About us

Kossard Dermatopathology is Australia’s premier specialist skin pathology laboratory, led by renowned dermatopathologists.

Who we are

Kossard Dermatopathologists is a centre of excellence for skin pathology. Our team of pathologists are leaders in dermatopathology and have a strong and established reputation within the medical specialist community.

Specialist dermatology & dermatopathology team

Kossard is home to a dual-qualified Clinical Specialist Dermatologists and Dermatopathologists, a Clinical Specialist Dermatologist in Dermatopathology, and several other senior Australian Dermatopathologists.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide referring doctors and their patients with the highest standard and broadest range of dermatopathology Services available in Australia.
Our commitment to quality dermapathology
Kossard Dermatopathologists has invested heavily in the future of quality dermatopathology through:
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Specialist Dermatopathology Lab
the presence of state-of-the-art, purpose-built dermatopathology laboratory.
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Advanced Digital Infrastructure
Installing advanced Information Technology and a new purpose-designed Laboratory Information System as well as a high-definition, high bandwidth videoconferencing facility.
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Comprehensive Special Stains
Building a comprehensive library of immunohistochemical and other special stains.
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Collaborative Case Review
Conducting daily case slide reviews with dermatopathologist and other histopathologist colleagues.
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Education & Training Excellence
Providing training and education to the current and next generation of practitioners in dermatology and pathology.
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Full-Service Pathology Support
We are proud to support Laverty Pathology, which performs a full range of pathology testing in their comprehensive, full service modern laboratory.