Dr Bruna Gouveia

MD, PhD, FACD

Consultant Dermatologist at Northern Sydney Dermatology & Laser

Dr. Bruna Gouveia is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatology and a Dermatology Consultant at Northern Sydney Dermatology and Laser. She earned her medical degree and completed her dermatology training at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) — one of Brazil’s top medical institutions — in 2015. With over a decade of experience, she has worked extensively in both public and private healthcare settings, specialising in clinical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including injectables and laser procedures.

In 2019, Dr. Gouveia was approved by the Australasian College of Dermatology to work as a specialist dermatologist at the Melanoma Institute Australia under the Area of Need Pathway. She later completed an additional 12-month specialist recognition training, obtaining her Fellowship with the Australasian College of Dermatology (FACD).

Dr. Gouveia has a strong subspecialty interest in onco-dermatology, focusing on the early detection of skin cancer using non-invasive technologies. She is also highly experienced in general dermatology, particularly in managing acne, rosacea, acne scarring, alopecia/hair loss, and female genital disorders.

Her passion for advancing dermatology led her to pursue both a Master’s and PhD at The University of Sydney, where she focused on innovative imaging technologies for skin cancer diagnosis. She has published extensively in international dermatology journals and is an active participant in global conferences, continuously contributing to research and clinical advancements. In recognition of her contributions, she was honored with the "Dermatology Rising Star" Award at the World Congress of Dermatology in 2019.

Beyond her clinical and academic work, Dr. Gouveia is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring medical students, junior doctors, and dermatology trainees. She collaborates with leading dermatologists in Australia and internationally to enhance skin cancer detection and patient care.

Known for her warm and caring approach, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered dermatological care.