Aqua Marine Medical Centre & Skin Clinic

Our General Practitioners, Family Medical Centre and Skin Clinic "Aqua Marine Medical Centre & Skin Clinic" was created, when Dr Marina was working in Rural Victoria away from her husband for nearly 18 months. After relocation to Maryborough in QLD and during three years of GP work there, which included more exams and study, Dr. Marina received her Fellowship. This lead to her husband, Gotthard, s

elling his own business to make time to engage with the planning and running of the Aqua Marine Medical Centre & Skin Clinic. Everything started out of the back of our garage, with lots of files, papers and ideas, and slowly became our project in Redland Bay, Queensland, where the clinic is open with Dr Marina and Dr Rad taking care of our loyal patient base. Here is Dr Marina's personal story :

Dr. Marina
I was born in the South part of Russia, situated near the Volga River close to former Stalingrad (current Volgograd). My parents were both medical doctors, very hardworking and constantly busy. My little sister and myself hardly saw our parents and were missing them a lot while they were saving other people’s lives. My Mum would be often called at night after being at work for 10-12 hours during the day. She would forget her own needs and would help everybody in need of medical assistance. My mother was very much loved in our town where most people knew her and were her patients. She was terribly missed after she was tragically killed in the car accident when I was 12 years of age. I had to grow up very quickly after this tragedy and help also with the upbringing of my younger sister. My admiration of my mum’s ability to help other people made my goal of becoming a doctor stronger than ever. I was very fortunate being surrounded by my grandparents (my Mum’s parents) who gave me all their love and support to make my dreams come true. Grandfather was a retired General in the Russian Army who taught me discipline and responsibilities and my amazing and loving Grandmother who showed me what unconditional love and support means. Without their love and dedication, I wouldn’t be who I am now. Eventually the little girl’s dream came true and I became a Medical Doctor specializing in General Medicine specialty Dermatology and Specialist in Sexual Transmitted Diseases. I could also save somebodies life like my Mum as my Hero many years ago. But little girl also had a dream of meeting her Prince and having a family. This dream did not make me waiting for too long and I met Gotthard who was originally from Germany and had been living in Australia for many years at that time. Migrating to Australia was a challenging journey with five years going through recognition of my Russian Medical Degree and another five years of becoming a Fellow in General Medicine with a special interest in Skin conditions/ Skin cancer surgery and Cosmetic medicine. Ten years of extremely hard work and enormous frustration and desperation with lots of tears when I would fail the English exam or Medical exam during my recognition or after passing all exams struggling to find a job as a doctor in Australia made me very strong. My first job as doctor in Australia took me to rural Victoria, where I lived apart from my husband for nearly 18 months. To keep the family together Gotthard would fly every month to spend some time with me and our child. Eventually I had an opportunity to return back to Queensland and start working in Maryborough with having another baby on board. I only could succeed with all this thinking about my Hero Mum with her exceptional hard work and the determination I was taught by my Grandfather with the ability to be loved unconditionally by my Grandmother. I cannot be more grateful to my husband Gotthard for his massive support and belief in me. His and our kids love and support took me to the stage where I am now, having my own clinic with amazing administrative staff, nurses and doctors I have the honor and privilege to work with at Aqua Marine Medical Centre & Skin Clinic. For a Healthier you my family and “Aqua Marine Medical center and Skin clinic“ is diligent to save your lives!!!! Meet Dr. Rad

Dr Shayan Rad, MD, FRACGP, MMED (Skin Cancer,UQ)


Dr Rad was born and raised in Iran, and graduated from the famous Qazvin University of Medical Science in 2008 where he also met his wife. In 2013 Dr Rad and his wife moved to Australia where he started to work in Mackay, Queensland as a General Practitioner with a special interest in Skin Cancer and Varicose Vein Sclerotherapy. In 2018 Dr Rad achieved the highest qualification as General Practitioner and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners after the exams were passed during the first attempt. Dr Rad continued with his post graduate training and was granted a Master of Medicine degree in SKIN CANCER from the University of Queensland in 2019. During his skin cancer master training he achieved Dean’s commendation of academic excellence for his performance. Dr Rad has one of the lowest “number needed to be treated” for skin cancer among his peers which reflects his accuracy in the diagnosis of skin cancers, and is quite experienced in surgical management of complex head and neck skin cancers. The Varicose Vein SCLEROTHERAPY treatment is a passion since 2014, and currently Dr Rad continues training with the Australian College of Phlebology in a training program. Beside his medical carrier, he enjoys fishing and photography and spending time with family. Meet Dr. MC
Dr. Muhammed Chothia, BSc, MD, MNeur, FRACGP

Dr. MC is an experienced medical professional with nearly a decade of practice. He completed his Medical Doctorate at Flinders University in 2015, following his undergraduate and Master’s degrees. Over the years, Dr. Chothia has honed his expertise, particularly in the field of Women’s Health, where he has built a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. Dr. MC is dedicated to providing high-quality care to women across all stages of life. He holds a Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, with a special focus on Women’s and Sexual Health. He offers personalized contraceptive solutions, including performing both Mirena and Implanon procedures. Additionally, Dr. Chothia is highly skilled in cosmetic medicine, specializing in anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers to enhance his patients' aesthetic and emotional well-being. Dr. MC takes a patient-centered approach, believing that every individual’s health journey is unique. He is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care with a focus on listening to his patients’ needs, ensuring consultations are comprehensive and unhurried. His goal is to help women achieve their best health outcomes with professionalism and understanding. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. MC enjoys a balanced life with his wife and two young daughters. He treasures family moments and embraces the joys of new adventures with his loved ones. Meet Siobhan
Siobhan - Dermal Therapist

Siobhan was 3 years of experience in the beauty industry and specialises in advanced skin treatments, facial therapies, and laser treatments tailored to your unique needs. She is passionate about skin and helping clients achieve healthy, glowing skin to make her clients feel confident when leaving her room. She has experience in both skin clinics and day spa doing facials and brow services. Her favourite treatment to do in clinic are brow laminations and laser for pigment/ spider veins. Siobhan has introduced new brow services such as brow lamination, waxing and tinting, as she is very passionate about making people feel confident in their natural beauty by enhancing their brows through these services. Outside of work, you’ll find Siobhan studying for her nursing UNI degree and relaxing on the beach with coffee and friends. She has a passionate for helping and caring for others whether it is in work or outside of work, by listening to the clients concern and creating a plan to help target the concern. We all look forward to helping you with your health at Aqua Marine Medical Centre and Skin Clinic.