Dr Navtej Sandhu (GP)
- Name
- Dr Navtej Sandhu
- Qualifications
- MBBS Mysore 1995
- FRACGP 2008
- Occupation
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Gender
- Male
- Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
- Medical Specialties
- General Practice
Dr Sandhu began his career in pharmacy, owning his own chemist for four years after completing his diploma in pharmacy at the Government Medical College Amritsar, India.
In 1995, he went on to complete his M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore, India.
Following this enriching experience, he worked in SGRD and Mundh Hospitals in Amritsar India. He then worked as a general practitioner in the Department of Health and Family Welfare Government of Punjab, India.
Dr Sandhu arrived in Australia in 2004 and commenced work at Woomera Community Hospital where he was first introduced to outback Australia.
Country life in Yankalilla became his home, working as a full-time general practitioner at the Southern Fleurieu Family Practice until 2007. From there, he moved to southern Adelaide, working at the Fountain Valley Medical Centre.
In 2008, he opened his own surgery as the principal GP at the Hackham Medical Centre, which continues to grow and provide services to southern Adelaide.
During the time that Dr Sandhu worked as a general practitioner, he developed a great interest in skin cancer.
After obtaining the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine Certificate and joining the FRACGP (Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners), he intensified his commitment to skin cancer medicine.
For the last nine years, Dr Sandhu has continued his education in skin cancer at the University of Queensland, obtaining certificates in primary skin cancer surgery and primary skin cancer medicine.
He has attended many advanced workshops and conferences, both interstate and overseas, and has completed his Masters in Medicine (in the field of skin cancer) at the University of Queensland.
Dr Sandhu purchased his first MoleMax high-definition system in South Australia, enabling improved detection and reducing unnecessary operations.
He also utilises DermEngine, a cutting-edge software that allows both doctors and patients to closely monitor any skin abnormalities.
- Affiliated Clinics
- Sunsafe Skin Cancer Clinic
Practice Locations
Adelaide
- Sunsafe Skin Cancer Clinic
- Address
- 95 Dyson Road
Christies Beach SA 5165
Australia
- Phone
- 08 8392 0322
