Dr Philip Hayden is an avid educator for the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and assists with training other doctors from around the country. He has a photographic memory and uses it wisely, keeping up to date with all of the upcoming technology as well as evidence-based best practice in skin cancer medicine and surgery.
Credentials
FRACGP, BSc, Prof Cert of AESTHETIC MED, SCCA Cert DERMOSCOPY, Adv Cert of AESTHETIC MED
Dr. Claudia Cambon is a Specialist GP Skin Cancer Doctor. Claudia grew up on the Gold Coast and completed medical school at Griffith University.
She then completed her residency years on the Sunshine Coast before moving to Cairns to complete GP training and skin cancer training in both dermoscopy and cutaneous surgery.
Outside of work, Claudia trains consistently towards improving her marathon times.
CREDENTIALS
MBBS, FRACGP, Advanced Certificate Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery, Certificate Advanced Dermoscopy & Histopathology
Dr Vin Rajeswaran owns and manages the Cairns FNQH clinic with his wife Tarlia, who is also a qualified nurse. He has spent years studying medicine including surgical training and skin cancer medicine. Dr Vin is the current Vice President of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, and has dedicated his profession to detecting, preventing and treating Skin Cancers. His current focus is on Melanoma research. Dr Vin’s aim is “No Deaths to Melanoma.”
Credentials:
MBBS, FRACGP
CREDENTIALS:
MBChb FRACGP, BSc Hons
Dr Naomi McIlvenny is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners with over 11 years of experience as a medical practitioner. She has worked extensively across a broad range of hospital specialties, including paediatrics and emergency medicine, in both the public and private sectors.
Dr McIlvenny developed a strong passion for rural General Practice while working in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and throughout western New South Wales. Her clinical interests span all areas of primary care, with particular expertise in chronic disease management (including diabetes and cardiovascular disease), preventative health, children’s health, women’s health and family planning, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, travel medicine, occupational health/WorkCover, and urgent care. She is also qualified to insert and remove Implanon contraceptive devices.
Dr McIlvenny is committed to providing inclusive, evidence-based care and is passionate about supporting patients across all life stages. She looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to FNQH Northern Beaches GP clinic.
CREDENTIALS:
MBBS, FRACGP, BSc, SCCA Cert Dermoscopy, Dip AESTHETIC Med
Dr Steven graduated from Griffith University Medical School in 2020. After completing my hospital years and finding a keen interest in procedures, becoming a full time skin cancer doctor appealed greatly to me.
I also provide cosmetic treatments such as anti wrinkle injections. Outside of work I prioritise spending quality time with my partner as well as training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
CREDENTIALS:
MBBS, FRACGP, FPAA, ACCAM, DAME, BSc.
Dr Claire Etheridge is an experienced specialist GP dedicated to providing attentive and thorough medical care. She works closely with her patients to ensure their health needs are met with compassion and expertise.
Claire offers a range of additional services, including contraceptive insertions, aeronautical medicals, and Q-Fever vaccinations.
During a consultation with Claire you can expect a friendly and welcoming environment where your health concerns are genuinely heard. Claire takes the time to explain her thoughts and recommendations, with the aim of fostering an ongoing partnership in your well-being.
CREDENTIALS:
FRNZCGP, FSCCA, MBBS Dip COSMETIC Med, MRCS(Edinburgh), Adv Cert DERMOSCOPY, SCCA Adv Cert SKIN CANCER MED & SURGERY, MMed (Orthopaedics)
Dr Ram Das Naidu is a specialist general practitioner at FNQH. He is a Fellow with both the Skin Cancer College Australasia and New Zealand College of General Practitioners. He completed his medical degree with the National University of Singapore and passed the membership examinations with the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Hitherto, he has worked as an Orthopaedic registrar in multiple hospitals in Singapore and New Zealand.
He has also completed the SET Surgical Sciences examination with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the first attempt.
Dr Naidu has a strong background in surgery and since switching to general practice, he has specialised in skin cancer medicine. He has undertaken further study with the Skin cancer college of Australasia to become an accredited skin cancer doctor and attained Fellowship.
Prior to relocating to Cairns, he was a specialist skin cancer doctor in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and was affiliated with the hospital skin cancer service with the highest level of accreditation of Advanced Plus.
Dr Naidu is passionate about all aspects of skin cancer including prevention, early detection and fervently believes in formulating a collaborative management plan with every patient.
CREDENTIALS
MBBS, FRACGP