Sippy Downs Family Clinic

Home Team Member Dr Van Nguyen

After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1993 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Dr. Van worked within the Queensland Public Hospital System for 8 years as surgical registrar in wide range of surgical specialties, including: General surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, ENT, cardiothoracic, orthopaedics and plastics.

In 2005 he developed a special interest in the removal and treatment of skin cancer, helping to restore the skin and improve the lives of thousands of patients. He has worked a clinic alongside 2 Gold Coast Plastic surgeons for 6 years providing a service to patients who could not afford treatment in the private system but did not want to wait in the public hospital system.

He has also worked as a Medical Officer in several Private Emergency Departments  for more than 10 years.

He has worked as a cardiac surgical registrar and supervised exercise stress testing.

Dr. Van is passionate about working closely with his patients to ensure complete openness and transparency, and treats every new procedure as a team effort between the patient and himself.

Areas of Interest

  • Skin cancer checks and procedures
  • General dermatology
  • Cosmetic Mole removal
  • Minor surgery
  • Ingrown toenail surgery
  • Cardiac health assessments
  • No Needle anaesthesia
  • Ear lobe repair