Our Doctors
Dr Bruce Cottee
Dr Cottee established the clinic in 2011. He was a busy General Practitioner for twenty seven years prior to this. He is a very experienced dermoscopist and has performed thousands of skin cancer removals. He has been involved in teaching of skin cancer management to junior doctors and medical students.
He is an accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) and is an affiliated provider for Southern Cross. Dr Cottee has recently retired but locums for us from time to time. |
Dr Christian Wieser
Dr Christian Wieser joined Skin Cancer Doctors in January 2018. 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. He has performed over 2000 skin cancer excisions. He is an accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) and an affiliated provider for Southern Cross.
Dr Wieser consults Monday to Thursday. |
Dr Celia Keane
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Dr Shirley Wallace
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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 part time with the University of Auckland supervising research projects.
Dr Keane is currently on maternity leave. |
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 in Auckland 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 is currently formalising her skin cancer qualifications studying dermoscopy and skin cancer management with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, working towards Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor status.
Dr Wallace consults Tuesdays and Wednesdays, collaborating closely with Dr Wieser. |
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.
