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Dr Heba Azer

General practitioner with special interest in skin cancer, metabolic health and medical education.

I firmly believe in the wisdom of Hippocrates and his popular saying: “Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is always a love of Humanity”

07/07/2025

Not all neighbours are benign… 👀
This patient’s had two very unfriendly neighbours 🏡 , two suspicious lesions were living side by side — a squamous cell carcinoma and a melanoma in situ. Right next door to each other!!

One of my wise mentors once said:
“Pink and brown should make you frown. And how right they were.
And as the saying goes:
“Good fences make good neighbours” — but in dermatoscopy, like here, suspicious skin neighbours need to be evicted.. in other words- excised! 😊

27/05/2025

💡What does skin cancer look like under a dermatoscope?
👀 Let me take you on a journey through what I see and how I pick up the subtle clues!

🔬 When I use a dermatoscope, I’m not just zooming in — I’m uncovering patterns beneath the surface. Here’s a dermoscopic view of a Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) — the most common type of skin cancer.

🔬 With a dermatoscope, we look for clues like:
• Ulceration like in this case
• Shiny white lines • also any unique patterns of blood vessels or other unique structures we find them in those type of skin lesions!

These patterns aren’t visible to the naked eye — but with dermoscopy, we can often detect BCCs before they become obvious.

You will always see me or your skin doctor using these valuable tools, so 🔬What is a dermatoscope?
It’s more than just a magnifying lens. A dermatoscope uses special light to eliminate surface reflection and reveal pigment networks and blood vessel patterns beneath the skin — essential for accurate diagnosis.

☀️ Why does BCC matter?
BCCs usually result from years of sun exposure, especially on areas like the face, ears, neck, and arms.
They might appear as:
• A shiny or pearly bump
• A sore that doesn’t heal
• A pink scaly patch (like in this case)

This lesion looked like just a pink patch on sun-damaged skin — but under dermoscopy, it revealed classic BCC features. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.

💡 Early detection is so important.
Most BCCs are easily treatable when caught early. But if ignored, they can grow deep and wide, requiring more complex treatments and potentially complex surgery.

✅ Spotted something new, changing, or non-healing?
Book in for a skin check with your GP or skin cancer doctor … It’s a small step that can make a big difference..

🧴 Wear sunscreen. Stay sun-safe. Check your skin regularly. 👒

18/05/2025

Just wrapped up three incredible days at the 2025 on the Gold Coast—packed with learning updates, inspiration, and reconnecting with some truly amazing people.

One of the absolute highlights was catching up with my Wagga colleague and brilliant Skin Cancer Specialist GP, . We share a passion for skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and we’re both excited to bring back new insights to support our patients in the .

I also had the chance to meet some of the mentors from both and who’ve shaped my journey over the years, and reconnected with fellow Masters alumni—a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more there is to learn and explore in this space.

Each day was rich and jam packed:
🩺 Day 1: Focused on prevention, screening, and multidisciplinary collaboration—so empowering to reflect on our role as Skin Cancer GPs in the MDT. An area that must be explored and addressed particularly regional areas.
🔬 Day 2: Dived into surgical challenges, genetic testing and risk factors, and update in surgical treatments.
✂️ Day 3: Practical pearls in skin surgery and the lively debate on “melanoma overdiagnosis” (yes, it got passionate, insightful, thought-provoking, and yes… a little fiery 😉!

And just when we thought it was over—cue the grand finale: the debating doctors rap video had the whole room laughing! 🎤😄
(If you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favour and watch the last video from the congress… pure gold!)

But it wasn’t all clinical… we shared laughs, few drinks (yes, I did enjoy my Piña colada 🍹), enjoyed morning beach walk and made unforgettable connections. I leave feeling grateful, inspired, and excited about what’s ahead in the evolving world of skin cancer care.

20/12/2024

Wrapped up 2024 by handing down my dermatoscope after seeing my last patient of the year. December, What a month it’s been — 11 melanoma diagnoses confirmed(1 invasive at 0.3mm thickness and 10 in situ/level 1). This morning alone saw 8 surgical procedures: 4 wide local excisions for melanoma in situ, 3 SCCs, and 1 excision biopsy of a suspicious lesion. Grateful for the opportunity to work with an incredible team and even more incredible patients. Here’s to 2025 — excited for what’s to come!

26/11/2024

First time at my clinic! A new visitor 😊 attended with his owner.. You’re most Welcome furry friend!

06/08/2024

🩺 Most skin cancers can be cured with a simple side-to-side closure, but tricky ones in difficult locations may need special surgical techniques.

📸 Here are photos of basal cell skin cancers removed from the noses of different patients by myself, as a skin cancer specialist GP I can tell you that most skin cancers can be treated using simple excisions. However, skin flaps or grafts may be required to manage some complex lesions. I take pride for my work and try to achieve the best outcome for my patients.

🕵️‍♂️ Early detection is key to treating lesions while they’re small, avoiding complex repairs. Many skin doctors like myself who trained in skin cancer management, have the skills and tools to manage various types and stages of skin cancer. For cases beyond our scope, we refer to a general surgeon.

📋 Treatment plans are tailored based on the type, stage, location, size of the lesion, and patient health status.

🌦️ Even in winter, I am still very busy performing skin checks and curing cancers and melanoma. My advice Get checked , Don’t forget to book your skin check with your GP—it’s the perfect time of year!

11/05/2024

A sentimental moment and a reminder of how The good doctor is a good teacher.. Lovely message and cute mini me ornament from GP registrar who successfully completed RACGP fellowship. I love my job as a doctor and more so as an educator and supervisor for the future generations of doctors.. my love for teaching is an endless passion for me.

04/04/2024

A new community webinar series from Melanoma institute Australia that would be useful for melanoma patients. Very informative webinars for both melanoma patients and their carers on very important topics.. ⭐️🧴

These free webinars will provide the rare opportunity to hear from MIA experts and a Melanoma Patient Australia (MPA) community member as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. Each webinar would have an opportunity for a Q&A panel discussion at the end.

All the details ⬇️
Cost: FREE!
When: The webinars will be held every Tuesday evening on Zoom for three weeks in June from 7-8pm AEST.
You’ll receive a link when you register.

Webinar 1: Sun protection after melanoma: Living well 🧴
Webinar 2: Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in immunotherapy treatment for melanoma 💊💉
Webinar 3: Melanoma in situ explained: A patient guide to living well. 🏥🩺🧑‍⚕️

For more info and to register for free for single webinar or all three: https://lnkd.in/gzdanWK9

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Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30
Saturday	08:30 - 12:30

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+61269226144

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http://www.krshealth.com.au/

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