DR RUBINA RAWAL: SKIN CANCER AND COSMETIC PHYSICIAN AND GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Rubina has more than 30 years experience as a doctor, first four years in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, followed by Emergency departments in The Alfred in Melbourne, Mildura Base hospital and Western hospitals Footscray and Sunshine. She also worked in Orthopaedic and ENT departments of Mildura Base hospital and attended sessions in Royal children’s hospital.
Due to her background in Obs/ Gynae, she has keen interest in women’s health, performing day procedures like Mirena, Kyleena and Copper IUCD insertion and removal, Implanon insertion and removal, Ring Pessary insertion and removal, Cervical screening, consulting in problems related to menopause, abnormal bleeding and other women’s health issues.
Due to high incidence of skin cancer and skin ageing in Australian public, Dr Rawal developed interest in skin cancer medicine and Aesthetics as these fields go hand in hand. She can remove different types of unwanted skin lesions and skin cancers in her practice, emphasis being with an aesthetically acceptable final outcome and minimal scarring if possible. She operates Emerge laser for skin rejuvenation, superficial Rosacea and fine wrinkles management, Pelleve Radiofrequency for lifting, tightening and toning skin, and for reducing pore size. She has been injecting fillers and anti wrinkle injections for several years. Rubina also loves to spend time discussing skin types whether it is sensitive, Rosacea prone, Acne prone, Melasma/Cloasma or pigment prone, mixed or ageing sun damaged skin and provide expert advice about suitable skincare as per skin type in order to prevent future likelihood of skin cancer development and to reduce the chance of ageing disgracefully. Due to her extensive experience, Dr Rawal is equally interested in looking after people of all ages, backgrounds and genders
Achievements
- Fellow of Royal Australian College of GPs
- Diploma Obstetrics/Gynaecology
- Masters in skin cancer medicine
- Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine via American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- Member of American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- Accredited by AGPAL
- Accredited by Skin Cancer College Australasia