Our Team
Dr Satit Vechvitvarakul - MD, FRACGP, DIP DERM (WALES),DIP SKIN CANCER (ACSCM), ACCAM (AvMed) * CURRENTLY ON EXTENDED LEAVE
Dr Satit came to Australia in 2006 after completing his Doctor of Medicine in Thailand and a one year stint in the UK. He has an interest in Aviation Medicine however, he soon discovered his true passion was in skin.
Dr Satit completed further studies through the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine, the Medical University of Austria and Mahidol University, Thailand. He also has a Fellowship in Dermatologic Laser Surgery and a Diploma in Dermatology. Dr Satit, is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Outside of work, Satit loves to travel and keeps in contact with friends and family from all over the world.
Dr Satit completed further studies through the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine, the Medical University of Austria and Mahidol University, Thailand. He also has a Fellowship in Dermatologic Laser Surgery and a Diploma in Dermatology. Dr Satit, is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Outside of work, Satit loves to travel and keeps in contact with friends and family from all over the world.
Dr Maureen Hollyoak - MBBS, MMEDSCI (USA), FRACS, MBA
Dr Maureen graduated in 1987 from the University of QLD, and has completed much of her training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. In 1992 she traveled to America and worked in a clinical and research role at the Shriner's Children's Burns Hospital in Texas. While there, she completed a Master of Medical Science specialising in wound healing (Texas, USA). On returning to Brisbane she began her advanced general surgical training. In 1997 she completed her general surgical training and obtained her fellowship in General Surgery. Dr Maureen also has considerable experience in vascular surgery in both Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Maureen has become interested in skin cancer care more recently. She has undertaken considerable training in this area. She has been awarded an Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and an Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery. She is also completing a Professional Diploma in Dermoscopy and currently undertaking a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery.
Dr Maureen is focused on ensuring early diagnoses of skin cancers. If diagnosed early skin cancers can be more easily treated, often without surgery. Dr Maureen's extensive surgical experience means that most skin cancers can be removed in the clinic under local anesthetic. Dr Maureen can perform even complex repairs on all areas of the body while aiming to achieve good cosmetic outcomes for patients. Dr Maureen is striving to set up total body imaging facilities for patients with extensive moles and/ or history of melanoma. We also offer a comprehensive array of non surgical treatments for skin cancers. Dr Maureen is happy to receive referrals from all GPs or specialists.
Never one to sit still, Dr Maureen, has also recently obtained a Masters of Business administration.
Dr Maureen has 4 adult children living in Brisbane. Dr Maureen and her pilot partner love getting out of the city and camping in remote areas. They love our bush and countryside and support the Royal Flying Doctor. Her partner has voluntary completed over 150 Angel flights, flying patients from the bush who can not afford to travel to the city enabling them to receive medical care they would otherwise not be able to attain. In good weather, they will be soaring the sky's looking for more remote spots to check out.
As Maureen is a specialist, medicare require a referral from your GP.
Dr Zahid Awan - MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Zahid graduated in 1991 in Pakistan and has been working as a GP in Australia since 2005.
He obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2008.
He has special interests in Skin and Occupational health. He has obtained Masters in Occupational Medicine and Graduate Certificate in Aviation Medicine.
Zahid has also completed post graduate courses in Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Surgery . He is dedicated to ongoing training and is currently undertaking Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery .
Practice Manager/Director - Vicki Llewelyn
Reception/Accounts - Kendall Llewelyn