Worried that your old sunbathing habits might be putting you at risk of skin cancer?

Having spent three and a half years training and working full time in skin cancer medicine in Newcastle, Australia, my hope is to help as many Kiwis as possible avoid the challenges and risks that come with skin cancers – something we all need to think about!

My philosophy in skin cancer medicine is to work with the patient to choose the most appropriate treatment for each lesion. Many early lesions are not picked up by a patient or by their busy GP, who is trying to manage a multitude of other medical issues. Early detection gives you (and me) a far greater variety of options, from surgical to non-surgical treatments.

Removing skin cancers doesn’t have to be scary. If diagnosed early through a skin check, most skin cancers can be removed via a minor surgery, using local anaesthetic.

My priority is always gaining the best outcome for the patient, with the lowest risk. That’s why I always choose the best treatment for your specific needs, whether surgical or non-surgical. Most kinds of treatments can be completed in our clinic – sometimes in the same appointment.

So whether it’s excision of skin cancers or other lesions, removal of skin flaps, moles, cysts, or age warts, you’ll get a doctor’s care from start to finish, at an affordable price.

Having trouble with your hearing? Had one too many ear infections?

Conditions such as grommets, perforated ear drums, ear infections, severe hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, narrow ear canals, and difficult to syringe ear debris cause significant problems, and traditional ear syringing often either doesn’t work or poses too high a risk.

Ear suctioning provides a less traumatic and more effective alternative, with over 95% of patients showing significant improvement after only the first appointment.

With over 20 years of experience in this area, I have a real passion for improving patients’ health through this method. Using microscopic imaging, I’m able to get a very accurate diagnosis and can implement the best treatment option for each person, whether 8 years old or 80.