Our Doctors

Dr Christian Wieser
MBCHB (2013) Auckland
FRNZCGP (2018)
Adv Clin Cert Skin Cancer Medicine&Surgery (SCCA)
Adv Clin Cert Dermoscopy (SCCA)

Dr Christian Wieser is the director of Skin Cancer Doctors. He is a vocationally registered General Practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer medicine.  He gained his medical degree from the University of Auckland and has been based in Whangarei since 2013. Christian has performed over 2500 skin cancer excisions since 2017 and performs both simple and complex surgery including skin flaps and skin grafts on the head and neck area with meticulous attention to achieving the most natural cosmetic result possible. He is an accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) and an affiliated provider for Southern Cross. He is also a full member of New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors. Dr Wieser consults Monday to Thursday.

Dr Shirley Wallace
BHB (1981) Auckland
MBCHB (1985) Auckland
Dip Obst (1987) Auckland
FRNZCGP (2005)
BA HONS, Biological Anthropology (2009) Auckland
MA, Biological Anthropology (2011) Auckland
Cert of Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)
Cert of Dermoscopy (SCCA)

Dr Shirley Wallace joined Skin Cancer Doctors in March 2021. She completed her medical degree in Auckland in 1986 and worked as a busy GP for 25 years. As part of that work she performed numerous skin cancer checks and surgical excisions. She has considerable experience in the field of reproductive and sexual health and is able to provide advice on the management of genital skin problems. Shirley also works part time as an Osteoarcheologist. Shirley has completed her certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine and Dermoscopy with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and is working towards Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor status. Dr Wallace consults Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Dr Celia Keane
MBCHB (2009) Otago
PGDipSurgAnat (distinction)
PGDipClinEd (distinction)
PGCertWHlth
Adv Clin Cert of Dermoscopy (SCCA)

Dr. Celia Keane joined Skin Cancer Doctors in November 2019. She completed her medical degree at the University of Otago in 2009. She was previously working as a surgical registrar throughout New Zealand which included two years at Whangarei Hospital where she  acquired a wide range of surgical skills. She has performed over 500 skin cancer excisions. She has undertaken further skin cancer study with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor. Celia also works with the University of Auckland supervising research projects. Dr Keane is currently on maternity leave.

Our Nurse

Maureen is our experienced registered nurse who among many things assists the doctors with surgery as well as guides patients on how to care for their wounds after skin surgery.

Our Administrators

Louise and Jo-Ellen are our fantastic receptionists and administrators and you will meet them at the front desk or over the phone when you call.