Dr Zahid Awan
Independent Doctor at CQ Skin Cancer Centre
MBBS, FRACGP, Prof Dip Skin Cancer Surgery, Cert Dermoscopy, Dip Practical Dermatology
Dr Zahid Awan delivers skin cancer care at CQ Skin Cancer Centre in Mackay, where he is pleased to welcome new and existing patients. He completed his medical degrees in 1991 and has practised medicine for more than three decades. He began working as a GP in Australia in 2005 with a special focus on the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of skin cancers. He holds a portfolio of advanced certifications in this field from the Skin Cancer College Australasia, HealthCert Education, and the University of South Wales, and is a Member of the International Dermoscopy Society and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Awan is experienced in the diagnosis and management of skin cancers using a variety of surgical and non-surgical approaches. He is passionate about identifying and treating malignancies in their early stages to reduce morbidity and save lives.
Education:
• Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery (HealthCert Education), 2020
• Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (HealthCert Education), 2019
• Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (HealthCert Education), 2018
• Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology (University of South Wales), 2019
• Certificate of Dermoscopy (Skin Cancer College Australasia), 2018
• Member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia
• Member of the International Dermoscopy Society
• Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2008
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Allama Iqbal Medical College), 1991
