Dr Ranjan Pillay of SkinMD Dermatology is humbled to have earned the Best of Ballito distinction of Best Specialist Dermatologist for the second year in a row.

When he expanded practice care to the Dolphin Coast, the goal was simple: to bring world-class, rigorous dermatological care and specialised skin cancer management closer to home.

“Being recognised in consecutive years by the very people we treat is the highest endorsement our team could ask for,” said Dr Pillay.

“Thank you to every patient and local resident who took the time to vote and entrust us with their skin health. Your confidence drives everything we do.”

Living on the beautiful, sun-drenched Dolphin Coast means enjoying an outdoor lifestyle – but it also brings an exceptionally high demand for vigilant skin protection and proactive monitoring.

To better safeguard the community, SkinMD Dermatology has launched a state-of-the-art Automated Full-Body Mole Mapping Surveillance System.

“Designed specifically to transform how we track and protect coastal skin, this advanced technology captures high-definition, head-to-toe baseline digital imagery,” he said.

“By using automated body scanning to track micro-changes in nevi over time, we can detect early-stage melanomas and skin cancers with unprecedented precision – long before they are visible to the naked eye.”

Dr Pillay says bringing this calibre of early-detection technology to Ballito and the broader North Coast reflects his practice’s ongoing commitment to elevating local healthcare standards.

“Thank you once again for your incredible trust and support. We look forward to continuing to serve you with dedication, compassion, and cutting-edge clinical excellence.”

You can find SkinMD Dermatology at Ribumed Medical Care in Ballito.

Call 078 477 0085 to find out more.

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