Congratulations to Dr Alireza Afrasiabi — Fellow of the Skin Cancer College Australasia
Dr Alireza Afrasiabi — Fellow, Skin Cancer College
We are delighted to share that Dr Alireza Afrasiabi has been recognised as a Fellow of the Skin Cancer College Australasia — earning the post-nominal FSCCA.
It is a milestone that reflects years of dedicated study, examination and clinical practice in one of the most important areas of medicine for Australians: the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. On behalf of everyone at Brisbane Skin Doctors & Laser Centre, congratulations, Dr Ali — it is thoroughly well earned.
What is a Fellowship of the Skin Cancer College Australasia?
The Skin Cancer College Australasia is the professional body for doctors working in skin cancer medicine across Australia and New Zealand. Its training pathway is structured in stages, and Fellowship sits at the senior end of that pathway.
Reaching Fellowship is not a short course or a weekend certificate. It requires a substantial body of supervised clinical work, formal assessment, and a demonstrated standard of competence in diagnosing and managing skin cancer. The post-nominal FSCCA signals that a doctor has met that benchmark and committed to ongoing professional development in the field.
For a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, that depth of dedicated training matters.
What this means for our patients
Credentials are only meaningful if they translate into better care. Here is what Dr Ali's training brings to the consulting room:
- Confident, accurate skin examinations — dedicated training sharpens the eye for the subtle changes that distinguish a harmless spot from one that needs attention.
- Early detection — most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early. Skilled dermoscopy and thorough examination are central to catching them at that stage.
- Considered treatment decisions — knowing when to monitor, when to biopsy, and when to treat spares patients both unnecessary procedures and missed diagnoses.
- A commitment to staying current — Fellowship carries an expectation of ongoing education, so care keeps pace with evidence as the field develops.
Dr Ali brings over 14 years of clinical experience to every consultation, alongside his qualifications as a doctor (MD), Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), and now Fellow of the Skin Cancer College Australasia (FSCCA).
Doctor-led skin cancer care in Eatons Hill
Brisbane Skin Doctors & Laser Centre is a doctor-led clinic focused on the early detection and minimally invasive treatment of skin cancer. A skin check involves a thorough, full-skin examination using dermoscopy to assess changes that are not always visible to the naked eye.
If something needs closer attention, diagnosis and treatment are managed in the same clinic — so patients are not sent on a referral chase. The emphasis throughout is on finding skin cancers early, when treatment is simplest and most effective.
Australian guidelines encourage regular skin checks, particularly for anyone with fair skin, a history of significant sun exposure, many moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer. If it has been a while since your last check, it is worth booking one in.
A skin check is a short, straightforward appointment — and it is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for your long-term health.
Call the clinic on 07 2004 1999, or meet Dr Alireza Afrasiabi to learn more about his background and approach.
Congratulations once again to Dr Ali on his Fellowship — a credential that benefits every patient who walks through our doors.
— The team at Anchor Medical