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Michael Davis is a local doctor, growing up in Lake Macquarie and attending school at Morisset. He went on to graduate in Medicine through Newcastle University with distinction in 2011 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. He’s had a long interest in skin cancer medicine and this has been a regular part of his clinical practice for the last 4 years. He has recently undertaken advanced training in skin cancer diagnosis and surgery, through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia’s Accreditation program. He is warm, approachable and willing to take the time to answer your questions about skin cancer generally, and the particular details of your care. He lives with his wife and young son in west Lake Macquarie. Outside of work you will generally find him chasing his son and dog around at Speers Point Park.

Born and raised in Charlestown he started his working life at BHP as a metallurgist before the shutdown led him to revaluate his future. Medicine had always been a passion and he went back to study at the University of Newcastle graduating it 2007. Completing junior medical training throughout the Hunter Area Health Service he went on to complete his General Practice training in 2011. Ben worked initially in General Practice and as an Assistant Surgeon before transitioning across into Skin Cancer medicine. He has been full time in the field since 2017 and continues to assist in neurosurgery one day a week.

Dr Anna Benes graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Human Biology, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1993. After her medical registration in Australia in 1996, she spent six years in the public hospital system. She has worked overseas in New Zealand and UK. Dr Benes is a dedicated skin cancer practitioner since 2002 and holds a Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine (University of Queensland), International Dermoscopy Masterclass Certificate (Skin Cancer College Australasia) and is a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.

Dr Barry Venter graduated at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 1987. Dr Venter has been working in general practice, and many years in rural communities have afforded him a unique opportunity to become experienced in advanced care including interventional obstetrics, surgery and managing high risk patients. This has provided a great foundation for the development of Dr Venter’s surgical skills. Prior to moving to Australia Dr Venter worked in rural South Africa, England and Canada. Since moving to Australia in 2008 Dr Venter has pursued specialised care and focuses on skin cancer medicine and surgery. Dr Venter has practiced at Shoal Bay Medical Centre & Skin Cancer Clinic and Charlestown Medical & Dental Clinic as a GP and skin cancer doctor. Dr Venter has completed a Masters degree in Skin Cancer Medicine through the University of Queensland. Dr Venter is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), a member of the Medical College of Canada (LMCC) and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.

Dr Mistry is a fully qualified Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in both Australia and New Zealand. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He has pursued additional subspecialty training in Cosmetic, General Plastics, Burns and Hand Surgery. His main areas of focus are reconstructive procedures (breast reconstruction, breast reduction, post massive weight loss procedures), cosmetic (breast augmentation, tummy tucks), Skin cancer and Hand Surgery. Dr Mistry moved with his family to Newcastle in early 2015. After completing a busy hand and micro fellowship at John Hunter Hospital he took up Private Practice at the award-winning Hunter Plastic Surgery in 2016. With a passion to utilise his range of skill sets and expertise, he opened his own practice, Dr Mistry Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, at the 4D building in North Belmont. From there he has built a partnership with 4D Skin and Laser Clinic to help facilitate total care of your skin needs, whether it be skin cancers, cosmetic lesions or non-surgical facial rejuvenation (anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, laser). Dr Mistry has been appointed as a VMO Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with the Hunter New England Health District. He performs breast reconstruction at the Calvary Mater Hospital; Hand trauma and lower limb reconstruction at John Hunter Hospital and Skin cancer and general plastic procedures at Belmont hospital. He consults privately at two sites. His main practice is at the state of the art clinic in the 4D Building, North Belmont, which has ample parking and a lift for the convenience of his patients. He also consults at East Maitland at the Medical Suites at Maitland Private Hospital on a Monday afternoon. Dr Mistry operates at several private hospitals (Warners Bay, Charlestown, Lingard, Maitland and Lake Macquarie). Dr Mistry uses his warmth, humour and expert skills to deliver authentic and individualised care for his patients.

Dr Rainer Heigl graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Human Biology, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1995. After his medical registration in Australia in 1996, he spent five years in the public hospital system. He has worked overseas in New Zealand and UK. Since 2002 Dr Rainer Heigl has been working exclusively in skin cancer surgery. He holds a Masters Degree in Skin Cancer Medicine (University of Queensland), Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine (Skin Cancer College Australasia). Dr Rainer Heigl is a member of the AMA and Skin Cancer College of Australasia and plays an active role in teaching other doctors.

Dr Clara Jimenez Balcells graduated from the University of Barcelona in 2001. Dr Balcells holds the MRCP (UK) and the MRCGP (UK), FRACGP, the Diploma of Practical Dermatology (University of Cardiff, UK). She has also completed the Masters Degree in Skin Cancer Medicine (University of Queensland) as well as her Fellowship with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Dr Balcells holds an appointment as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and sits on the Skin Cancer College Australasia Standards Committee Board. Dr Balcells is highly passionate about dermoscopy and primary care setting skin cancer research.n

Dr Dilek Akguen is a GP in Newcastle. She graduated from University of Essen, Germany and completed her Fellowship in 2020. Prior to moving to Australia and settling in Newcastle, she has gained extensive experience in fields of General surgery, Ear Nose And Throat and Plastic Surgery in Germany and UK. She always had an interest in skin and recently finished a Certificate of Dermoscopy and is now enrolled in obtaining a Certificate of Skin Cancer through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. In her spare time she plays tennis and paints.

Dr Rhiannon Potter grew up here in Newcastle, moving to the Lake Macquarie area with her family at a young age. She went on to graduate from the University of Newcastle in 2017 with a Bachelor of Medicine (Distinction). Rhiannon has spent the last 7 years working in the hospitals of the Hunter New England region. Rhiannon is currently completing a masters degree and has a keen interest in skin cancer medicine. She has completed a Professional Certificate in Dermoscopy and is currently completing a Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine through Skin Cancer College Australasia. When not at work, you will find Rhiannon at the beach with her husband, young daughter and dog Bentley