Michael Stapelberg

Dr Michael Stapelberg is a specialist General Practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer medicine and dermatology in a general practice setting. He undertook clinical training in leading teaching hospitals throughout Queensland and then obtained his specialist fellowship with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). He has also completed an additional three years of training in the field of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery and obtained an Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (SCCA) and Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy (SCCA). He graduated with first-class honours in Anatomy from the University of Queensland, obtained his medical degree from Griffith University, a PhD doctorate in Dermatology from the University of Sydney, investigating the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin, completed the internationally recognised Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University, UK, and MSc in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University investigating early diagnosis of melanoma. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals and presents at national and international meetings on skin cancer medicine.