dr. Jesslyn Amelia, Sp.D.V.E — Dermatovenerology & Esthetic specialist.
Kemenkes-Registered Specialist · Denpasar
dr. Jesslyn Amelia, Sp.D.V.E — a board-certified specialist in Dermatology, Venereology and Aesthetics, registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Health. Medical skin conditions and aesthetic dermatology, in English, in Denpasar.
In Indonesia these are three different things, and the difference is not marketing.
A dermatologist holds a specialist postgraduate qualification in skin medicine — in Indonesia, Sp.D.V.E (Dermatologi, Venereologi dan Estetika), or the older Sp.KK designation. This requires four or more years of specialist training after medical school and permits diagnosis and prescription for skin disease.
A general practitioner working in aesthetics holds a medical degree without specialist dermatology training. They may legally perform many aesthetic procedures.
A beauty therapist holds no medical qualification. In much of Bali, injectables and energy devices are administered by therapists.
All three can be found in Bali advertising similar treatments at similar prices. If your concern is a medical skin condition — persistent acne, a changing mole, a rash that will not resolve, melasma — the distinction is the whole point. Ask any clinic directly what qualification the person treating you holds, and ask for the registration number.
Medical diagnosis of acne type and driver, prescription topicals and oral treatment, and scar management once active disease is controlled.
Melasma is chronic and easily worsened by the wrong laser. Diagnosis of pigmentation type comes before any device is selected.
Collagen loss, structural descent and volume change assessed as separate problems with separate solutions.
Barrier dysfunction and inflammatory redness, frequently aggravated by tropical humidity and aggressive skincare.
Medical management
Inflammatory skin disease requiring prescription management rather than cosmetic treatment.
Medical management
Injectables, lasers and skin boosters — performed with the anatomical training that specialist qualification requires.
Botox · Skin boosters · Laser
Every registered health practitioner in Indonesia holds an STR (Surat Tanda Registrasi) and a SIP (Surat Izin Praktik) tied to a specific practice location. Both are publicly checkable through the Ministry of Health's SATUSEHAT registry.
dr. Jesslyn Amelia — STR JT00000382760637, status Tervalidasi. Kompetensi: Dokter Spesialis Dermatologi, Venereologi dan Estetika. SIP 570/SIPDS/0814/XI/DPMPTSP/2022. Registered practice location: Elea Clinic, Kota Denpasar, Bali.
Verify this registration with the Indonesian Ministry of Health →
You should apply this check to any clinic you are considering, not only this one. A provider unwilling to give you a registration number is telling you something useful.
dr. Jesslyn Amelia, Sp.D.V.E — Dermatovenerology & Esthetic specialist.
Assessment, explanation and aftercare instructions in fluent English. Medical detail does not survive translation well, and this is where most international patients lose confidence.
Prescription-strength topicals are available at specialist concentrations. Ask about equivalents and availability in your own country before you leave.
Bali's UV index, humidity and water quality affect skin in ways temperate-climate advice does not cover. Fungal acne, heat-aggravated rosacea and pigment rebound are routine here.
WhatsApp review with dr. Jesslyn continues after you leave Bali — which matters most for conditions managed over months rather than treated in one visit.
Indonesia's highest clinic accreditation tier, covering clinical governance, sterilisation and record-keeping.
Denpasar, Denpasar — roughly 25 minutes from Seminyak, 20 from Nusa Dua, 30 from Canggu. Planning a visit →
Is there a dermatologist in Bali who speaks English?
Yes. dr. Jesslyn Amelia, Sp.D.V.E at Elea Clinic in Denpasar consults in fluent English and regularly treats expat and visiting patients from Australia, Singapore and elsewhere. Appointments are arranged by WhatsApp on +62 821 4478 0880, including before you arrive in Bali.
What is the difference between Sp.D.V.E and Sp.KK?
They are the same specialty under two names. Indonesian dermatology was historically designated Sp.KK (Kulit dan Kelamin — skin and venereology). The designation was updated to Sp.D.V.E (Dermatologi, Venereologi dan Estetika) to reflect the aesthetic scope of modern practice. A doctor holding either is a board-certified dermatologist; which one appears usually reflects when they qualified.
How do I check whether a doctor in Indonesia is actually registered?
Every registered practitioner holds an STR (registration) and a SIP (practice licence) that can be checked publicly through the Ministry of Health's SATUSEHAT registry at satusehat.kemkes.go.id. Ask the clinic for the doctor's STR number and verify it yourself. dr. Jesslyn Amelia's STR is JT00000382760637.
Is it safe to see a dermatologist in Bali?
It is safe with a properly qualified, registered practitioner at an accredited clinic — and the standard of specialist dermatology in Indonesia is high. The risk in Bali is not the country, it is that many clinics offering medical-sounding treatments are staffed by beauty therapists or general practitioners rather than dermatologists. Verify the qualification and the registration and the risk largely disappears.
How much does a dermatologist consultation cost in Bali?
Consultation fees vary between clinics. Elea Clinic quotes current consultation and treatment pricing on enquiry via WhatsApp. A specialist consultation typically costs more than a general aesthetic clinic visit and less than an equivalent private consultation in Australia or Singapore.
Can a dermatologist in Bali treat a medical skin condition, not just cosmetic concerns?
Yes — that is the core of the specialty. Acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis, fungal infection, pigmentation disorders and skin lesions are medical conditions requiring diagnosis and often prescription treatment. A board-certified dermatologist can diagnose and prescribe; a beauty clinic cannot.
Do I need a referral to see a dermatologist in Bali?
No. You can book directly. Message +62 821 4478 0880 on WhatsApp with a description of your concern, and photographs if relevant, and an appointment can be arranged — including in advance of arriving in Bali.
Where is Elea Clinic located?
Jl. Raya Puputan 150, Denpasar, Bali. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am – 7 pm and Sunday 10.00 am – 5 pm (WITA). Approximately 25 minutes from Seminyak, 20 from Nusa Dua and 30 from Canggu.
Describe your concern by WhatsApp — with photographs if helpful — and we will arrange a consultation with dr. Jesslyn. Available before you arrive in Bali.
Monday – Saturday · 9.30 am – 7 pm · Sunday · 10.00 am – 5 pm · Denpasar, Bali · +62 821 4478 0880
Medically reviewed by dr. Jesslyn Amelia, Sp.D.V.E — Dokter Spesialis Dermatologi, Venereologi dan Estetika. Registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Health, STR JT00000382760637. Verify registration. Last reviewed 11 August 2026.