MB BS 2006 Western Australia; FRNZCGP 2016
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Dr Michael Boaks
Service
Whangarei Skin Clinic
85 Hatea Drive, Regent, Whangārei
(09) 437 0852
Qualifications
Profile
Dr Michael Boaks graduated from medical school at the University of Western Australia in 2006. He holds dual Fellowships with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practice and the Royal Australian College of General Practice.
After some years working between Australia and New Zealand, he moved to Whangārei in 2016. He currently works in General Practice, Urgent Care, and in Medical Education with the NZ College of General Practice.
Having developed a keen interest in skin cancer medicine in primary care, he gained a Certificate of Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine before joining the team at Whangārei Skin Clinic. He also holds a special interest in the management of onychocryptosis (ingrown toenails), including surgical treatment. Mike strives to offer a high standard of care with a friendly bedside manner.
Interests
- Skin cancer
- Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis)
Gender
Male / Tāne
Registration Date
25 August 2008
Vocationally Registered
Yes (What's this?)
A "Vocationally Registered" doctor has qualifications and experience that allow them to be registered as a specialist in a particular scope of practice e.g. General Practice, Urgent Care. These doctors can work independently in New Zealand.
To learn more about different scopes of practice and types of registration visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website.
Languages Spoken
English
Other Services
Bush Road Medical Centre
6/1 Three Mile Bush Road, Kamo, Whangārei
(09) 435 0692
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