| Qualifications | FCDerm (SA) |
| Practice Name | Dr Nokubonga Khoza, Dermatology, Hair & Laser |
| Office Number | 010 4471595 |
| Practice Mobile Number | 082 971 1057 |
| Physical Address | S101, Medical Suite 204 Oxford Centre 204 Oxford Road Illovo, Sandton 2196 |
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Dr Nokubonga Khoza
AWDS Representative
Dr Nokubonga Khoza is a highly sought-after specialist dermatologist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Renowned for her expertise in treating skin of colour, she brings a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail conditions. With over a decade of experience and global recognition, Dr Khoza is dedicated to empowering individuals to feel confident in their skin through education, science, and compassion.
A graduate of the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2003), Dr Khoza completed her Fellowship in Dermatology with the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2011.
As an academic, she has served as an honorary consultant and lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she helped train medical students, nurses, and dermatology registrars. She also acted as a liaison for the university’s International Exchange Programme, collaborating with leading dermatologists across the globe.
In a landmark achievement, Dr Khoza established South Africa’s first dedicated Immunobullous Disease Clinic at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, which she continues to run. She is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dermatology textbooks on subjects such as permanent hair loss, pigmentation disorders, melasma, autoimmune bullous diseases, and the dangers of unregulated skin lightening.
Dr Khoza is a respected international speaker, regularly presenting at global dermatology congresses and bringing back the latest innovations to her patients in South Africa. Her clinical interests include skin of colour dermatology, pigmentation, hair disorders, acne and scar management, and aesthetic dermatology, all approached with deep respect for skin biology, cultural context, and safety.
A recipient of the following awards and accolades; • Janssen Foundation Research Award, College of Medicine of South Africa, L’Oréal African Hair and Skin Research Grant – Inaugural recipient in Africa, UKZN College of Health Sciences Masters & Doctoral Scholarship and Global Scholarship Award, International Society of Dermatology.
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
Dr Khoza holds key leadership positions within dermatology organisations both locally and internationally:
• Executive Committee Member, Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA)
• Inaugural Secretary, African Women’s Dermatologic Society (AWDS)
• Former Executive Member, South African Society for Dermatologic Surgery (SASDS)
• Founding Advisory Member, South African Epidermolysis Bullosa Interest Group (SAEBIG)
• Member, Skin of Colour Society (SOCS)
Awards & Recognition
Dr Khoza’s contributions have been recognised with several accolades, including:
• Janssen Foundation Research Award, College of Medicine of South Africa
• L’Oréal African Hair and Skin Research Grant – Inaugural recipient in Africa
• UKZN College of Health Sciences Masters & Doctoral Scholarship
• Global Scholarship Award, International Society of Dermatology
• Certificate of Appreciation, African Women’s Dermatologic Society
A passionate advocate for public education, Dr Khoza has dedicated much of her career to community outreach. She has led skin health awareness campaigns across South Africa and continues to engage with the public through television, radio, print, and online platforms. Her mission is to demystify common skin conditions, combat misinformation, and empower communities through accessible knowledge.
A graduate of the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2003), Dr Khoza completed her Fellowship in Dermatology with the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2011.
As an academic, she has served as an honorary consultant and lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she helped train medical students, nurses, and dermatology registrars. She also acted as a liaison for the university’s International Exchange Programme, collaborating with leading dermatologists across the globe.
In a landmark achievement, Dr Khoza established South Africa’s first dedicated Immunobullous Disease Clinic at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, which she continues to run. She is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dermatology textbooks on subjects such as permanent hair loss, pigmentation disorders, melasma, autoimmune bullous diseases, and the dangers of unregulated skin lightening.
Dr Khoza is a respected international speaker, regularly presenting at global dermatology congresses and bringing back the latest innovations to her patients in South Africa. Her clinical interests include skin of colour dermatology, pigmentation, hair disorders, acne and scar management, and aesthetic dermatology, all approached with deep respect for skin biology, cultural context, and safety.
A recipient of the following awards and accolades; • Janssen Foundation Research Award, College of Medicine of South Africa, L’Oréal African Hair and Skin Research Grant – Inaugural recipient in Africa, UKZN College of Health Sciences Masters & Doctoral Scholarship and Global Scholarship Award, International Society of Dermatology.
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
Dr Khoza holds key leadership positions within dermatology organisations both locally and internationally:
• Executive Committee Member, Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA)
• Inaugural Secretary, African Women’s Dermatologic Society (AWDS)
• Former Executive Member, South African Society for Dermatologic Surgery (SASDS)
• Founding Advisory Member, South African Epidermolysis Bullosa Interest Group (SAEBIG)
• Member, Skin of Colour Society (SOCS)
Awards & Recognition
Dr Khoza’s contributions have been recognised with several accolades, including:
• Janssen Foundation Research Award, College of Medicine of South Africa
• L’Oréal African Hair and Skin Research Grant – Inaugural recipient in Africa
• UKZN College of Health Sciences Masters & Doctoral Scholarship
• Global Scholarship Award, International Society of Dermatology
• Certificate of Appreciation, African Women’s Dermatologic Society
A passionate advocate for public education, Dr Khoza has dedicated much of her career to community outreach. She has led skin health awareness campaigns across South Africa and continues to engage with the public through television, radio, print, and online platforms. Her mission is to demystify common skin conditions, combat misinformation, and empower communities through accessible knowledge.
