Local doctor servicing the Cairns area

Dr Roy Hogben is a doctor at Smithfield Medical Centre. Graduating from Adelaide University in 1981, Dr Hogben has extensive experience as a rural General Practitioner working at various country hospitals in WA, SA and Queensland. In 1995, he moved to Cairns and has worked in the northern beaches area since. He completed his Masters degree in Primary Health Care in 2000. He is an owner GP of Smithfield Medical Centre. Dr Hogben has a special interest in; * Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. - He uses a dermatoscope to examine skin lesions and can treat sunspots on the day with liquid nitrogen. Excisions will require a further appointment at a later date. * Men's health - lifestyle and prostate health checks * Paediatric and adolescent health. * Antenatal Care - He has extensive experience with obstetrics and liaises with both the Cairns Base Hospital and private Obstetricians. * Gynaecology - Pap smears can be done at the time of your appointment. Please advise reception when booking an appointment. * Travel vaccinations and childhood immunizations.

Smithfield Medical Centre is a family medical centre, taking care of your family's health and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of medical care including general medical, immunisation, antenatal care, women's health and cosmetic injections. We also undertake pre-employment, driving, mining and diving medicals. Conveniently located at the Campus Shopping Village, our Cairns medical centre offers thorough skin inspections, as well as mole assessments and skin cancer checks and treatments. We can also take care of minor surgical procedures onsite in our treatment room. At Smithfield Medical Centre we are pleased to offer the effective services of the only acupuncturist in the Smithfield area. A popular complementary medicine, acupuncture is often used to aid in the treatment of many physical ailments. At our family medical centre our team of dedicated medical professionals will ensure you receive the quality care you deserve, in a warm and welcoming environment. To make an appointment or for further information on our medical services, contact Smithfield Medical Centre today.

At Barrier Reef Medical Centre we have been caring for the Cairns locals since our establishment in 1978. Our Cairns doctors offer general practice services in a relaxed and comfortable clinic. Women's health, men's health, children's health, travel vaccinations, pre-employment medicals, sports injury treatments, as well as chronic disease management are all services we offer. Our medical centre is also one of the only HIV clinics in Cairns offering comprehensive HIV treatments and therapies. At Barrier Reef Medical Centre we believe in providing traditional care to all of our patients while ensuring they are comfortable in our clinic. With male and female doctors available to see you 6 days a week, we will make the process as relaxing as possible. Our medical clinic is committed to strict confidentiality and the comfort of our patients. Book an appointment at our Cairns clinic today. We even have a pathology facility situated onsite operating daily.