Our Team
CARING AND DEDICATED DOCTORS AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Our Clinic strives to work in partnership with you to achieve the best possible outcomes. We also recommend preventative health checks be conducted on a regular basis as clinically required. Our aim is to provide the highest quality care and customer service.
DR. NICK THERIS
MB, BS (Hons) UNSW, Dip Obs (Otago), D.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G, DCH (NZ), F.A.C.R.R.M, Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine & Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery (Bond University)
Dr Nick Theris has practised in the Bega Valley Shire since 1988.
He did his medical training in the University of NSW where he graduated with honours. After completing his internship and residency in Sydney and Tamworth. He also had further post graduate training in New Zealand.
He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine.
Now focusing on skin cancer medicine, Dr Theris is committed to further ongoing education and training in skin cancer detection and treatment. He has post graduate qualifications from the University of Queensland in skin cancer treatments as well as Professional Diplomas in Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery from Bond University. He is also certified in the use of Dermoscopy.
Some of his other interests include Cosmetic Medicine, for which he has been certified for over 10 years.
NAOMI HARADA
Diploma of Business Administration, qualified Medical Assistant (University of New England)
Naomi grew up in Yokohama, Japan, and now calls Merimbula home.
She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and is a qualified Medical Assistant. She assists Dr Theris during procedures and manages reception and phone enquiries.
Naomi is passionate about patient care and is dedicated to efficient and timely service.If you have any questions about the clinic, Naomi is happy to help.
We also have lots of helpful information and answers to frequently asked questions on our page What to expect.
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OUR SKIN CLINIC STATISTICS
Our clinic keeps records and regular audits of skin cancer diagnosis. Mainly melanomas diagnosed.
For example, over an 18 month period up to August 2019 we have diagnosed 41 early (98% plus cure rate) melanomas. 2 moderately advanced melanomas and 1 advanced melanoma.
The ages of patients varied between 23 years and 91 years.
These patients had no prior symptoms or knowledge of the melanomas but found only after presenting for a skin check.
Evidence indicates, especially in the case of melanomas, early detection and screening especially of high-risk individuals remains the best form of treatment.
As in the case of most medical conditions, changes may occur between checks so a benign skin mole may change over time or new abnormalities may appear.
Regular checks help identify changes and patients are encouraged to report any such changes.
Not all melanomas can be identified, despite the best efforts of examiners
Patient education, awareness and prevention are always encouraged by our clinic
When did you last have your skin checked?
Bega Valley Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Clinic
Suite 7, 93 Main Street,
Merimbula Nsw 2548
MON - WED: 9AM -4.30PM
THU: 9AM -12.30PM
CLOSED ON FRIDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
LOCATION:
SUITE 7, 93 MAIN STREET,
MERIMBULA NSW 2548
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