Meet the doctors
- Who teach in Australia and internationally.
- Act as advisors to government, lawyers and industry.
- Consult at the Poche Centre, Melanoma Institute of Australia.
Dr Peter Lye
Medical Director
MBBS(Syd) DipDerm(Cardiff) CDerm(Monash) GCHRMC
Dr Lye is one of the most renowned skin cancer doctors in Australia with qualifications in Medicine, Surgery, & Dermatology from universities in Sydney, Monash & Cardiff UK. He currently serves as a Hearing Member for the Medical Council of NSW, and NCAT Medical Tribunals. In the past, Dr Lye has sat on committees for the NSW Cancer Institute and NSW Melanoma Network, he's been a visiting clinician at the Sydney Melanoma Unit Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and is a member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia and the AMA. He has assisted in clinical trials for the Melanoma Vaccine, Selective Lymphadectomy, and SolarScan. Dr Lye was one of the first doctors in Australia to use analogue and digital dermoscopy, he has taught at University, and been an adviser to government, legal firms, and companies such as SBS Broadcasting and State Transit Authority.
Dr Beng-Leong Tan
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBSHons(Syd) CDerm(Monash)
Dr Tan graduated with Honours from University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, and also holds a Certificate of Dermatology from Monash University. He is a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and Sclerotherapy Society of Australia. Dr Tan has an interest in all aspects of skin cancer and surgery, and is a clinician at the Poche Centre Melanoma Institute of Australia. Outside of work, he enjoys bushwalking, computers, motor racing, classical music and musical theatre.
Dr Peter Young
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBS(NSW) CDerm(Monash) FRACGP
Dr Young graduated from University of NSW with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, and also holds a Certificate of Dermatology from Monash University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and was a past Assistant Director of GP Casualty Balmain Hospital. Dr Young’s practice involves all areas of skin cancer and surgery. His outside interests include home renovation, cooking, skiing, tennis and spending time with his wife & children.
Dr Michelle Penm
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
BPharm(Hons) MBBS(Syd) FRACGP Masters in Pain Management
Dr Penm is a University of Sydney graduate in Medicine & Surgery, and also holds Certificates in Paediatrics and Sexual & Reproductive Health. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Dr Penm's practice involves all areas of skin cancer medicine. Away from work, Michelle enjoys swimming, travel, and spending time with her children.
Dr Adrian Quek
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBSHons(Syd) CDerm(Monash)
Dr Quek graduated with Honours from University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, and also holds a Certificate of Dermatology from Monash University. He was a clinician at the Sydney Melanoma Unit, and is currently at the Poche Centre Melanoma Institute of Australia where he assists clinical trials. He is a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Dr Quek is married to A/Prof Robyn Saw and is a deacon in his church. He dabbles in computers, loves skiing through light powdery snow under blue sunny skies and sharing good food with friends.
Dr Karen Hing
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBS(Syd) CDerm(Monash) FRACGP
Dr Hing is a University of Sydney graduate in Medicine & Surgery, and also holds Certificates in Dermatology and Sexual & Reproductive Health. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. She is also a clinician at the Poche Centre Melanoma Institute of Australia. Dr Hing’s practice involves all areas of skin cancer medicine. Away from work, Karen enjoys fine dining, travel and bushwalking.
Dr Kathryn Soddy
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBS(NSW) CDerm(Monash)
Dr Soddy is a graduate of University of NSW in Medicine & Surgery, and also holds a Certificate in Dermatology from Monash University. She is a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Dr Soddy has interest in all areas of skin cancer and surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, hot air ballooning, photography, reading crime stories, and taking long walks with husband, son and dog.
Dr Robert Kennedy
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
BA(Hons) MSc MBBS(Syd) FRACGP
Dr Kennedy is a graduate of Sydney University in Medicine & Surgery, holds a Certificate in Dermoscopy, and completed degrees in Arts and Science before that. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Dr Kennedy’s practice involves all aspects of skin cancer medicine. Outside medicine, his interests include birdwatching, playing the piano, and reading science fiction.
Dr Jeffrey Chow
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
BDent(Syd) BMed(Newcastle) MRACDS(PDS) FRACGP
Dr Chow is dual qualified in Medicine (University of Newcastle) and Dentistry (University of Sydney). He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. His main clinical interest is the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Dr Chow's skin cancer experiences include working as a resident in the Departments of Dermatology, and Plastic Surgery at Concord Hospital, as a registrar in Anatomical Pathology, and in completing Advanced Certificates in Skin Cancer and General Dermatology from the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Outside of work, he is an avid football (the round one) fan, a dog lover, and he enjoys cooking and travelling.
Dr Shreyas Prabhala
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBS(NSW) FRACGP
Dr Prabhala is a graduate of the University of New South Wales in Medicine & Surgery, holds a Certificate in Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Outside medicine, his interests include running and spending time with his family.
Dr Michael Kim
Independent Skin Cancer Physician
MBBSHons(Syd) FRACGP
Dr Kim is a graduate of the University of Sydney in Medicine and Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal Australia College of General Practitioners. He holds certificates in Dermoscopy, Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery. Dr Kim's practice involves all aspects of skin cancer medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, sports, and spending time with his dog.