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Which dermatologists do AI answers recommend in Sydney?

On 10 October 2026 we asked an AI search engine with live web search 10 questions Australians ask about dermatologists in Sydney, and recorded every name it recommended and every source it cited.

28different names in the answers
6 of 10answers naming The Skin Hospital
57different sources cited

What we found

  • The Skin Hospital was named in 6 of the 10 answers, more than any other provider.
  • The three most-named names took 32% of all mentions, across 28 different names in total.
  • 23 of the 28 names appeared in only one answer, so being named once is not the same as being the default recommendation.
  • The most-cited source was dermatologynorthsydney.com.au (4 of 10 answers). Third-party sites such as doctify.com were among the most cited, which means what other sites say about a business shapes the answer, not only its own website.

Most-named providers

#NameAnswers naming it
1The Skin Hospital6 of 10
2Dermatology North Sydney4 of 10
3Central Sydney Dermatology3 of 10
4Northern Sydney Dermatology & Laser3 of 10
5Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic2 of 10
6Skin Health Check1 of 10
7Sydney Skin1 of 10
8Solvera Skin Cancer Institute1 of 10
9MoleMap Sydney CBD1 of 10
10Dr Refresh1 of 10
11Platinum Dermatology1 of 10
12Q Dermatology1 of 10

Most-cited sources

#WebsiteAnswers citing it
1dermatologynorthsydney.com.au4 of 10
2doctify.com4 of 10
3skinhospital.edu.au4 of 10
4bestinhood.com3 of 10
5myhealth1st.com.au3 of 10
6spmh.com.au3 of 10
7skinive.com3 of 10
8nsdermatology.com.au3 of 10
9neutralbaydermatology.com.au3 of 10
10whatclinic.com2 of 10
11hotdoc.com.au2 of 10
12dermatologist.com.au2 of 10

Why this matters

When someone asks an AI assistant who to choose, the answer usually names a short list. Businesses on that list get the enquiry; the rest are not considered. The names come from what the engine finds and trusts on the web: the business's own pages, and what directories, reviews and media say about it.

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Method

Questions were written to sound like real buyers and did not name any business. Each was asked once through Perplexity sonar (live web search, AU location) on 10 October 2026. Names were read from each answer by a language model and checked against the answer text; directories, review sites, government bodies and media were not counted as names. Answers change from day to day, so this is a snapshot, not a ranking. Inclusion here is not an endorsement by Search Insights.

The 10 questions we asked

With the names each answer gave.

Who are the best dermatologists in Sydney for skin cancer checks and mole mapping?

Named: Central Sydney Dermatology, Dermatology North Sydney, Skin Health Check, Sydney Skin, The Skin Hospital, Solvera Skin Cancer Institute, MoleMap Sydney CBD

Can you recommend a good dermatologist in the Sydney CBD or inner city who has short wait times?

Named: Central Sydney Dermatology, Platinum Dermatology, Dr Refresh

I've had bad cystic acne for years and nothing's working. Which Sydney dermatologists are known for treating severe acne, including Accutane/isotretinoin?

Named: The Skin Hospital, Quayside Specialists, Q Dermatology, Skindoc, Dermatology North Sydney

What's the difference between seeing a dermatologist and a skin cancer clinic in Sydney, and which specific places would you suggest for each?

Named: The Skin Hospital, Dermatology North Sydney, ISHC Skin Cancer Clinic, Sydney Premier Medical Health, Kogarah Skin Cancer Clinic

How much does a first appointment with a dermatologist in Sydney usually cost, and which clinics bulk bill or have lower out-of-pocket fees?

Named: Northern Sydney Dermatology, Sydney CBD Medical Centre, Sydney Premier Medical, Eastern Suburbs Dermatology

Looking for a paediatric dermatologist in Sydney for my 4 year old's eczema. Who would you recommend?

Named: Dermatology North Sydney, NSDL Paediatric Dermatology, The Skin Hospital

Which dermatologists on Sydney's North Shore are well regarded, and do I need a GP referral to see them?

Named: Northern Sydney Dermatology & Laser, Ready Dermatology, Pymble Dermatology, Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic

What should I look for when choosing a dermatologist in Sydney for hair loss, and can you name a few who specialise in it?

Named: Northern Sydney Dermatology & Laser, Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic

Are there any good dermatologists in Western Sydney, like Parramatta or Penrith, that are accepting new patients?

Named: The Skin Hospital, Nepean Dermatology, Westmead Medical Centre

Can you give me a top 5 list of Sydney dermatologists for cosmetic concerns like pigmentation, melasma and anti-ageing, and how they compare?

Named: The Melasma Clinic, Northern Sydney Dermatology & Laser, Neutral Bay Dermatology, Central Sydney Dermatology, The Skin Hospital

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