Dr. Bart Scanlon is a leading Australian cosmetic doctor and founder of Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor. With a medical career defined by skill, integrity, and patient-focused care, Dr. Bart has earned a strong reputation for his dedication to delivering safe, effective, and natural cosmetic results in Australia.
He graduated with a medical degree in Australia in 2014 and worked in the Australian public hospital system for two years before founding Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor in 2016. Since then, he has become one of the most respected names in cosmetic medicine in his region, having performed over 50,000 cosmetic treatments to date.
Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor, under his leadership, has grown into one of the busiest and most well-known clinic in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, averaging over 100 patients each week. His expertise spans a wide range of non-surgical aesthetic procedures, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and laser skin rejuvenation.
"As a Cosmetic Doctor from Australia, helping people look and feel their best has always been my passion. But my proudest is becoming a father to my beautiful twins, Johnny and Trudy."
Currently, Dr. Bart divides his time between Australia and Thailand. He works 15 days each month at Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor, and spends the other 15 days in Bangkok, where he oversees the operations and growth of Contour Clinics Thailand in partnership with his wife, Airada (Bee) Phurahong. While not practicing as a doctor in Thailand, he plays a key strategic role in quality assurance, branding, and patient experience.
More than just a doctor, Dr. Bart is a devoted husband and father to twins, Johnny and Trudy. When in Thailand, he cherishes his time with his family, combining his love for medicine with the joy of raising his children in a culturally rich and family-oriented environment.
Dr. Bart continues to lead with humility, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to patient care, ensuring that every client – whether in Newcastle, Bangkok, or Pattaya – feels safe, respected, and confident in their cosmetic journey.
Credentials & Affiliations
- Bacherlor of Medicine (The Unversity of Newcastle)
- Medical Board Certificate of Registration (Medical Practitioner)
- Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine Membership
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Register of Practitioners)