Our Doctors

Dr Phillip Caraiscos was born in Sydney Australia, and graduated from the University of NSW in 1986. He has been practising skin cancer medicine for over 30 years. Dr Phil has certificates in Advanced Dermascopy and Advanced Skin-Cancer Surgery. His other interests include cosmetic medicine, and sclerotherapy for varicose veins.

Dr Ash is a GP with special interest in surgery for Skin Cancers. He performs skin cancer surgery on all body areas including difficult areas such as ears, noses and eyelids. Please note he does not perform Cosmetic Procedures such as cosmetic mole removals.

Dr Ash qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in 1992. Dr Ash was a GP partner in the UK for 3 years. While a GP partner, he also worked in a children’s Hospice (3 years) and was a part time Forensic Medical Examiner for South Wales Police (4 years). Dr Ash was a tutor and examiner for the Diploma in Dermatology, Cardiff University, Wales UK for 1 year.

Dr Ash worked in the Royal Air Force (UK) for 5 years. He was a commissioned Officer holding the rank of Squadron Leader. He holds a commendation by the General Officer Commanding for his management of medivac patients in helicopters while in the RAF. Dr Ash has been a GP in Australia since 2010 and has worked in a rural community as well as semi-rural settings. He is a proud Australian citizen, has many sporting interests and enjoys cooking.

He has the following qualifications: Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery, Professional Diploma of Dermoscopy, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP (aeg), Dip Occ Med (UK), Dip Derm (UK), and Dip Therapeutics (UK). He holds Advanced Certification in Cosmetic Medicine.

Dr Tarun Yamdagni has been practising, since 2014, in the field of Skin Cancer Medicine, Surgery and Dermoscopy.

Dr Yamdagni completed his Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Topiwala National Medical College in 2002. He became a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) UK in 2008. He obtained his Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2012.

He is passionate about Skin Cancer Medicine and has undergone extensive training:

• Fellowship of Skin Cancer College Australasia 2023 (Distinction and Scholarship)
• Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (ACC-SCMS) 2016
• Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy (ACC-D) 2015
• Certificate of Dermoscopy 2014 (Distinction and Scholarship)
• Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine 2014

He was awarded scholarship for obtaining outstanding results (96.5%) in the Fellowship Objective Structured Clinical Examination in 2023. It is the pinnacle and final step in the College Education pathway. It is a significant achievement requiring a strong commitment to further study, assessment and skin cancer clinical practice.

Dr Yamdagni’s vast experience and medical qualifications set him apart as a highly competent skin cancer doctor. He works in close collaboration with the patients to provide the very best care pathway, designed specifically for them.

Dr Tarun Yamdagni offers holistic management of skin cancer including:

• Full body mole scan/ skin check using state-of-the art Dermlite dermoscopes and Dermengine Artificial Intelligence
• Preventative treatment (using Efudix, Aldara, Tolak, Nicotinamide)
• Review of intermediate lesions using high digital monitoring
• Biopsy of suspicious lesions
• Access to digital histopathology slides
• Surgical management of skin cancers (including complex flaps or grafts)
• Non-surgical management of some low-risk lesions
• Recall for skin checks tailored to individual risk factors (and preference)
• Frequent skin checks for high-risk organ transplant patients
• Liaison with WA Melanoma Advisory Service, Skin Cancer Council WA, Radiotherapist and Oncologist

Other skin condition management offered:

• Acne/ Rosacea
• Dermatitis including Psoriasis
• Fungal infections
• Lipoma and cyst excision
• Abscess drainage
• Earlobe repair
• Ingrowing toe nail surgery/ Wedge resection

MBBS FRACGP DipFamMed DipDerm DipACSM MMED (Skin Cancer)

• MBBS University Ilorin 1994
• PG Dip Family Medicine-University of Pretoria 2002
• Fellow RACGP [FRACGP] 2003
• Diploma Skin Cancer 2009
• Diploma Dermatology 2010
• Masters of Medicine [Skin Cancer] University of Queensland 2018

Dr Ayo obtained his MBBS degree from University of Ilorin [WHO Collaboration centre] Nigeria , in 1994. He then spent several years in West and Southern Africa practising mainly in General Surgery. He obtained his Post graduate Diploma [with Distinction] from University of Pretoria in 2002.

He migrated to Australia in 2002 and worked as an Emergency Registrar at Bunbury and Busselton Regional Hospital.

He obtained his Fellowship of Royal Australian College of Australian General Practitioners in 2003 and moved to Jurien Bay as the sitting GP till 2009. He developed his passion for skin cancer medicine and surgery while working mostly as the solo practitioner covering Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Leeman providing much needed skin cancer service to the farmers and fishermen there.

He relocated to Perth in 2009 because of family needs and found a perfect fit with Molescan as an independent skin cancer Physician consulting at both Inglewood and Midland clinics.

He furthered his interest in skin cancer medicine by obtaining an Advanced certificate in dermatoscopy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery in 2009, and another Diploma in General Dermatology in 2010.

He proceeded to study further at University of Queensland from 2016 to 2018 and was awarded Masters of Medicine in skin cancer field in 2018.

Dr Ayo is passionate about preventive management of skin cancer. He is adept at surgical management of complex cases drawing on his general surgical experience and he is very particular about postoperative cosmesis. He offers cosmetic removal of unsightly benign moles using Radiolase.

He loves playing tennis when not working. His favourite music is Jazz.

MBBS MMed(Skin Cancer)

• Professional Diploma Dermoscopy
• Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery
• Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer)

MBBS FRACGP MSc (Infectious Diseases)

• Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine (University of Queensland)
• Certificate in Primary Care Dermatology (University of Queensland)
• Certificate of Dermoscopy SCCA
• Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (University of Queensland)

Dr Stephanie Seah grew up in Singapore. After high school, she was awarded a scholarship to undertake the Bachelor of Science (Cell Biology) from the University of British Columbia, Canada. She then followed her passion for medicine, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sydney. During her residency years, Dr Seah rotated through the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital in various surgical and medical disciplines.

Qualifications:
Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery (Sydney)
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Post Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine (Queensland)
Advance Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery (Queensland)
Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)