I have practised at Dee Why Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Clinic on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for nearly 10 years.

I offer full skin checks and advice on reducing skin cancer risk, particularly for teenagers and outdoor workers. When a spot looks suspicious, I take a small sample (a biopsy) and send it to pathology for diagnosis. Where possible I treat skin cancers without surgery (e.g. prescription creams) and when surgery is the better option I remove them surgically.

Much of my surgical work is on the face. When planning surgery on the nose, ears, eyelids or lips, I pay particular attention to how the area will heal and how it will function afterwards. My previous surgical training includes assisting an experienced plastic surgeon in the operating theatre with flaps and skin grafts, and assisting an oculoplastic ophthalmologist with complex eyelid surgery. I am currently completing a masterclass in nasal surgery developed by a plastic surgeon.

I also remove benign lumps such as prominent moles and cysts, and for adults, I also offer consultations about cosmetic concerns such as facial lines and wrinkles.

Je parle français. I speak French well and am happy to consult in French for patients who prefer it.
Je maîtrise bien le français et je propose volontiers des consultations en français aux patients qui le souhaitent.

On a personal note, I love cooking, eating and bushwalking with my wonderful partner, who helps keep me grounded with mindfulness and kindness. I take great joy and inspiration from my two sons, who are much wiser, kinder and more reflective than I was at their age.

I feel privileged that my work lets me help people improve their quality of life. Patients often share what is happening in their lives, and helping someone find a fresh perspective is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.  I am also grateful for how much I learn from the people I see, and for the warmth and humour they bring to the consulting room.

Medical Practitioner, General Registration (MED0001653473)