When was your last skin check? SunDoctors recommends having an annual skin check and more frequent consultations if you’re over the age of 50. No referral required. Book online or call 13SKIN.
SunDoctors is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer. We stop at nothing to give our patients the best possible care and outcomes at every point in their journey.
Our doctors are highly trained and our results are processed in our own specialist pathology laboratory – which is the biggest in Australia and does nothing but skin cancer.
Our clinics and labs use state-of-the-art technology to improve the patient journey and enable the highest standards of medical care.
Our Noosaville skin cancer clinic is within walking distance to Noosa River, a short drive from Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach.
Standard consultation - $95
Long consultation - $125
Pension & Healthcare card holders - $65
DVA - Bulk Billed
Fees for biopsies and excisions - these will be discussed with you at the time of consultation with your Doctor.
All New Patients –
Standard consultation - $120
Long consultation - $155
Standard consultation & biopsy - $170
Long consultation and biopsy - $205
Additional Clinic Information
Please note that we are unable to accept cash payments in the clinic, with only Eftpos and Credit Card payments allowed – for safety and convenience. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note:
Same Day Cancellation Policy applies.
Same day cancellations and non-attendance may incur a fee. If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact our office as early as possible so that the appointment can be offered to our waiting list.
Meet Your Doctors at Noosaville Clinic
Dr Chris Topovsek
(On leave in 2023)
More info coming soon...
Qualifications:
BSurv(Hons)
BMed MMed(Skin Cancer)
FRACGP
Dr Jenifer Luman
Dr Luman immigrated to Australia from Southern California in the United States in 2020 with her family.
Dr Luman practised skin cancer surgery in California prior to moving to Australia and has continued her work here.
She is a member of the college of Australasia (SCCA).
Dr Luman lives locally on the Sunshine Coast and still practices all three specialities of emergency medicine, cosmetics, skin checks and surgeries.
Dr Luman enjoys running yoga, surfing and international travel.
Qualifications:
MD
FACEP
FACEM is a specialist in emergency medicine, Skin Cancer and Cosmetics.
Dr Ruth Johnston
Please call the clinic for appointments with Dr Ruth Johnston
more info coming soon...
Qualifications:
BA
MBBS
MPH &TM
FRACGP
FACRRM
Professional Certificate in Dermoscopy
Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine
Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery
Dr David Smith
Dr David Smith has lived, worked and surfed on the Sunshine Coast since graduating in Sydney in 1974.
After 40 years as a GP, Dr David completed a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer through UQ in 2017.
He specialises in the early diagnosis and optimal management of all types of skin cancers with a special interest in melanoma pathogenesis, prevention and diagnosis.
Qualifications:
MBBS
MMed (Skin Cancer)
Dr Shane Leavy
Dr. Shane Leavy was born in Dublin but grew up in Perth, Western Australia where he went to school and earned a BSc at the University of Western Australia and a DipEd. In 1996, he travelled to Dublin, Ireland where he studied and completed his medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He returned to Australia in 2003 and has worked in Emergency Medicine for over 12 years. He holds an Emergency Medicine Certificate from the Australian College of Emergency Medicine. In 2015, Shane gained his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He has worked in several GP practices in Perth before relocating to the Sunshine Coast in 2017.
During his time as a GP, Shane discovered a passion for Skin Cancer Medicine. Over the years, he has diagnosed and treated numerous cases of Melanoma, Basal Cell, and Squamous Cell Cancers. Shane is member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and has completed his Certificate of Dermoscopy and Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine.
Shane enjoys working at SunDoctors and is experienced in conducting skin checks, biopsies, and excisions of skin cancer if necessary. He values open communication with his patients and is always ready to discuss all available options. Shane welcomes new patients to discuss skin cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Outside of work, Shane loves his life on the coast with his wife and young daughter. He enjoys surfing and sailing, embracing the sunny beach lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast.
Qualifications:
BSc, DipEd (Perth)
MBBCh (Dublin)
EM Cert (Perth)
FRACGP (Perth)
Certificate of Dermoscopy SCCA (Brisbane)
Dr Kate Jin
Dr Jin is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor by Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA) and holds Advanced Certificates in Dermoscopy, Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery.
Throughout years of her practice in skin cancer medicine, Dr Jin has diagnosed and treated many Melanomas, as well as BCC’s and SCC’s on high-risk locations - head, neck and lower limbs. She is able to perform advanced procedures including Flap and Graft.
Her goal is to treat and cure cancer first, then close the wound with the best cosmetic outcome in mind, as well as patient preference. This means she may discuss with you, a delayed closure approach to ensure the cancer clearance before wound closure.
Dr Jin is passionate about patient care, patient education and disease prevention and regularly updates her knowledge and adopts the latest clinical practices.
During her time in clinical research, she has co-authored multiple publications in international journals and conferences. Included in these are the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) and The Lancet Oncology, ASCO.