Skin clinic goes into liquidation

A specialist skin cancer clinic has gone into liquidation after the doctor who owned it had to stop work.

The Skin Clinic Marlborough on Alfred Street in Blenheim closed its doors in September last year.

A well-known figure in the community, Dr Foley was a member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia, and the International Dermoscopy Society.

He has volunteered for many years at a special annual cancer check clinic run by Cancer Society Marlborough. Members of the public can get moles and skin lesions checked by a professional for free.

It is the end of an era for the well know clinic which had been in business for more than two decades.

Chartered accountant at Biz Rescue Limited Geoff Falloon, is the appointed liquidator.

In his report he says the director was the sole earner of the company.

“On the basis of information to hand this is an insolvent liquidation and there is likely to be inadequate funds available to satisfy all creditors.”

An initial report from the Nelson-based liquidator estimated a deficit of funds, subject to costs of liquidation, of $80,914.

Dr Foley’s status with the Medical Council of New Zealand is currently described as “inactive.”

Many clinic patients have been left in the dark over the closure, only finding out when they tried to make appointments and got no answer.

Others have expressed concerns over getting access to their records but say they have received a response to email enquiries.

Dr Foley could not be reached for comment.