Dr Dan Svagers
Dan is a specialist GP and has over twenty years experience of working in the field of skin cancer, having worked in both General Practice and Dermatology in the UK. He then focused his practice on full time skin medicine since moving to Australia in 2014. Dan is skilled in both diagnosis (including dermoscopy and digital skin imaging) as well as skin cancer surgery (including more complex procedures such as flaps and skin grafts if required). Dan is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of GPs, and is Skin Cancer College of Australia accredited doctor.
Qualifictions :
MBBS Southampton 2004
Fellow Royal Australian College of GPs
Skin Cancer College Accredited
Advanced Clinical Certificate in Dermoscopy – with distinction
Advanced Clinical Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine
Advance Certificate in General Dermatology
Skin Cancer Doctors at this clinic determine their own fee schedules. Please check with our friendly reception team for more information.
Please Note: Skin Cancer Doctors at this clinic determine their own fee schedules. Please check with our friendly reception team for more information.
CANCER STATISTICS IN AUSTRALIA
2 in 3
Two out of every three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
17k
In 2023, it was estimated that 17,000 Australins would be diagnosed with melanoma, accounting for 10% of all cancer diagnoses in the country.
11
In some parts of Australia, UV levels are strong enough to cause skin damage in as little as 11 minutes during summer.
94%
The 5-year relative survival rate for individuals diagnosed with melanoma between 2015 and 2019 is 94%, reflecting improvements in early detection and treatment.
Why Are Skin Checks So Important?
Skin checks are vital for early detection of skin cancer, especially in Australia’s high-risk environment. By catching suspicious spots early, checks help ensure effective treatment and protect your long-term health.
- Detects skin cancer early, improving treatment success
- Allows for less invasive treatment options
- Provides peace of mind with regular monitoring
- Tracks changes in moles and spots over time
- Provides personalized skin protection advice
- Reduces risk of advanced, harder-to-treat skin cancer
