Dr Martelle Coetzer-Botha

Dr Martelle Coetzer-Botha is a highly qualified General Practitioner who specialises in skin cancer medicine and primary care dermatology. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care that focuses on early detection, preventative strategies, and advanced treatment options. Her clinical expertise spans general practice, skin cancer management, and cosmetic therapies, ensuring that patients receive thorough and evidence-based medical care.

Dr Coetzer-Botha completed her pre-medical studies at the University of Alabama in the United States, where she was recognised for academic excellence. She then obtained her medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, followed by postgraduate training in general surgery. Committed to advancing her expertise, she completed a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer at the University of Queensland and earned the Australian Dermatology Diploma. Dr Coetzer-Botha is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology, and a certified Fellow of the Skin Cancer Institute. She also holds professional memberships with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and the International Dermoscopy Society.

In her clinical practice, Dr Coetzer-Botha focuses on all aspects of skin cancer management, including advanced dermoscopy and advanced skin cancer surgery. She is also highly skilled in cosmetic medicine, offering treatments such as cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections. Beyond her clinical work, she contributes to the medical community as a Senior Lecturer for postgraduate skin cancer courses and has co-authored research published in international dermatology journals. Her diverse background, which includes working internationally as a Cruise Ship Doctor, equips her with a broad and compassionate perspective on patient care.