The Team

MBBS FCPS FRCSEd FRCS PLAST FRACS PLAST
APHRA Registration: MED0001654645

Dr. Assad Bangash is a highly experienced plastic surgeon with over 25 years in the field. He completed his Fellowships in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in the UK and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Australia in 2014. His expertise spans a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast reduction, tummy tucks, liposuction, face lifts, blepharoplasty, and brow lifts. He is also skilled in managing skin malignancies, head and neck reconstructions, hand surgery, and soft tissue reconstructions.

Dr. Bangash's dedication to patient care and natural-looking results sets him apart in the field. His focus on safety and patient comfort ensures that every individual is fully informed and confident in their treatment plan. Having spent a significant part of his career in the UK, Dr. Bangash relocated to Australia 10 years ago, where he continues to offer his expertise. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, he tailors each procedure to meet the unique needs of his patients. Whether performing simple cosmetic surgery or complex reconstructive procedures, Dr. Bangash is committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

Special interests:
• Aesthetic Surgery
• Breast Reduction
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Liposuction
• Face Lift
• Blepharoplasty
• Brow lift
• Skin malignancies
• Head & Neck reconstructions
• Hand Surgery
• Soft tissue reconstructions of the upper & lower limbs
• Healing of chronic wounds.

Qualifications:
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK ( Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
• Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2014 (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

MD FRCSEd FRACS
APHRA Registration: MED0001704478

Dr. Nasrin Davarpanah is an experienced general surgeon with a special interest in skin cancer management, breast surgery and the treatment of breast cancer. With over 20 years of surgical expertise across multiple countries, she has developed a broad skill set in various surgical disciplines.

Dr. Davarpanah completed her advanced training in Breast Oncoplastic and General Surgery in the United Kingdom, earning her fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2010. In 2011, she moved to Australia and expanded her surgical knowledge by training in sub-disciplines such as laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. She subsequently obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery in 2016.

Dr. Davarpanah is also an active member of BreastSurgANZ and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Her passion for supporting breast cancer patients and achieving optimal outcomes is evident in every aspect of her practice.

Special interests:
• Breast Surgery
• Breast Oncoplastic Surgery
• Skin Cancer Management & Removal
• Laser Resurfacing

Qualifications:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2016
• Fellowship Of Royal College of Surgeon Edinburgh UK 2010

APHRA Registration: MED0001187603
Dr. Devita Surjana is a specialist dermatologist with expertise in psoriasis, eczema, acne, cutaneous malignancies, and paediatric dermatology. She graduated with a combined Science and Medicine degree from the University of New South Wales in 2005 and earned a PhD from the University of Sydney in 2013, researching the role of Nicotinamide in DNA repair and skin cancer prevention. Dr. Surjana completed her dermatology training at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and Queensland Children's Hospital and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2016.
She is dedicated to providing personalised care for healthier skin.

APHRA Registration: MED0000954718

Speaks English, and Farsi

Dr. Shiva Baghaei is a specialist dermatologist with over 24 years’ experience – 8 of these in Australia and 16 overseas. Working with patients and dermatologists around the globe has infused a personal interest in the diagnosis and cure of skin infections. Dr. Baghaei’s experience in the treatment of fungal, viral and bacterial dermal colonization has led to her becoming one of the most sought-after dermatologists in the field of infectious diseases of the skin.

At Cutis Clinic, Dr. Baghaei further expands her specialism to provide professional help in the prevention and treatment of acne, skin rashes and female dermatological issues; has been able to help many of her patients achieve and maintain excellent results.

Dr. Baghaei further specialises in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of skin cancers, ensuring her familiarity with recent technologies through up-to-date research and practice ensures every one of her patient receives personalised, correct and current treatment for their specific condition(s).

Areas of interest:
- Skin Infections
- Infectious Diseases
- Acne
- Skin Rashes
- Female Dermatology
- Skin Cancer Checks
- Hair Loss
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- General Dermatology
- Psoriasis
- Hyperhidrosis

MBBS, MA (Oxon), FACD
APHRA Registration: MED0001915971
Dr Charlotte Man is a specialist consultant dermatologist and Fellow of The Australasian College of Dermatologists.

After reading Music at the University of Oxford, Dr Man completed her medical training and resident years at the University of Southampton, UK. Since graduating in 2012, Dr Man worked in a variety of regional and tertiary Emergency Departments in both Australia and abroad, and completed 2 years of paediatric training in Sydney. Dr Man then completed her specialist dermatology training at numerous locations across Queensland, including at the Royal Brisbane and Women’ hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Cairns Base Hospital, Queensland Institute of Dermatology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and the Mater Hospital, Brisbane. She has also spent time working in rural outreach centres and at Aboriginal communities in Mackay, Rockhampton and Far North Queensland.

Dr Man enjoys contributing her knowledge and experience to research, having multiple publications in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. Having a strong interest in medical education, she also holds an academic appointment as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and is a Visiting Medical Officer at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
Dr Man is fully trained in all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology. Her areas of special interest include: acne, skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, hair disorders, female genital dermatology and paediatric medicine.

Publications:
The effect of natural disasters on cancer care: a systematic review
Ralph Xiu-Gee Man MScDM, David A Lack BMBS, Charlotte E Wyatt MA Oxon
and Virginia Murray Prof
Lancet Oncology, The, 2018-09-01, Volume 19, Issue 9, Pages e482-e499
A 4-year-old girl with malaise, squint and restricted neck movement
Wyatt C, Tighe M
Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice, British Medical Journal doi:10.1136/archdischild-2015-308522 01.06.2015
Oral Presentations:
Progressive nodular histiocytosis: a rare case with a new treatment approach 22 Aug 2021
Authors: Ruby Lee, Charlotte Man, Kiarash Khosrotehrani
Oral presentation at the 41st Australasian Dermatopathology Society (ADS) Annual Meeting - Received special commendation for exceptional clinicopathological correlation
An Unusual Nose Nodule Wyatt C, Robertson I
14.09.18-16.09.18 Dermatopathology Society Annual Meeting 2018, Adelaide
Umbilical Endometriosis
Wyatt C, Ashoken A
37th Australasian Dermatopathology Society Annual Meeting 2016, Auckland 11.09.2016 Poster

Presentations:
27.05.23 Levimir drug eruption in pregnancy
Gabriela Gonzalez, Charlotte Man, Jim Muir
Australasian college of Dermatology annual scientific meeting, Sydney 2023
20.08.21 Progressive nodular histiocytosis: a rare case with a new treatment approach Ruby Lee, Charlotte Man, Kiarash Khosrotehrani
41st Australasian Dermatopathology Society Annual Scientific Meeting (ADS2021)
10.11.21 Chronic Leg Ulcers In Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome
Ruby Lee, Charlotte Man, Kiarash Khosrotehrani
International Congress of Dermatology 2021 (ICD 2021)
11.10.19 A case of amyopathic dermatomyositis with diffuse interstitial lung disease Charlotte Man, Peter Katsas
28th EADV meeting, Madrid, Europe 2019: P0404
8.12.2018 An unusual case of alopecia areata in an infant
Wyatt C, Manoharan S, Jibreal H
Australian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast
8.12.2018 An unusual reaction with Efudix™
Wyatt C, Godbolt A
Australian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast
06-09.05.2017 Nodules in the Newborn- 3 cases of congenital self-healing histiocytosis (CSHR) Wyatt C, Kelly S, Liu A, Hogan P, Brown K
Australasian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney

Qualifications and achievements:
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery: University of Southampton Master of Arts: Oxford University
Fellowship of Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD)
Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
MBBS, MA (Oxon), FACD
Dr Charlotte Man is a specialist consultant dermatologist and Fellow of The Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Dr Man is fully trained in all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology. Her areas of special interest include: acne, skin cancer (including surgery), psoriasis, eczema, hair disorders, female genital dermatology and paediatric medicine.

She is accepting referrals for
● Urgent Derm (seen within one week)
● General Adult Dermatology (including surgery)
● Paediatric dermatology
● telehealth consultations

APHRA Registration: MED0001397991
Dr. Davin Lim is an Australian board certified laser, procedural and aesthetic dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr. Lim’s training and work have taken him all over the globe. In 2001, he was the first Australian to be trained under the Irish Association of Dermatologists where his residency in Dublin and Drogheda taught both UK and US dermatology syllabuses.

In 2003, he undertook further British Association of Dermatologists training in the United Kingdom, where his success led to the award of a Royal Society of Medicine Registrar’s Prize. Dr. Lim completed his training locally at the Royal Brisbane and Princess Alexandra Hospitals, focusing on cosmetic and laser dermatology. Upon completing his board exams, he travelled throughout Asia and the US to expand his knowledge in the field of laser and aesthetic procedures, which he has now brought back to Australia.

Considered one of the world’s leading experts for laser-treated skin disorders and rejuvenation therapies that include tattoo removal, acne scar revision and laser resurfacing, Dr. Lim has developed several new cosmetic procedures. These include fresh delivery protocols for TCA CROSS and hybrid laser resurfacing; his techniques have changed the face of current aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Davin Lim has a seat on various advisory boards, including those of Galderma, Fraxel and Syneron Candella. He also plays an important advisory role at La Roche Posay and Allergan.

During the past decade, and with over 20 credits to his name, Dr. Lim has been published in international journals and presented at numerous conferences. He oversees the laser and cosmetic division at Cutis Clinic, focusing his expertise on the treatment of acne scarring, hyper pigmentation and vascular conditions with various laser types, chemical peels and cosmetic injections, and keeping Cutis on its toes, ensuring we remain at the top of our class for many years to come.

APHRA Registration: MED0001932016

Dr Sarath Bodapati is an Australian born and Australian trained fully qualified dermatologist, specialising in medical, paediatric and cosmetic dermatology.

After graduating from Medicine (with honours) at Queensland’s James Cook University, Sarath completed his junior medical training and specialist dermatology training at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital (previously known as Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital) and Mater Hospital. Sarath brings a coveted international perspective to his practice, having been selected to spend a year of his specialist training at Queen’s Hospital in London, United Kingdom.

Sarath’s special interests include acne, psoriasis, eczema, hyperhidrosis (sweating), skin cancer, auto-immune connective tissue disorders (e.g. lupus), blistering disorders (e.g. bullous pemphigoid) and paediatric medicine. He also has experience with and interest in cosmetic/laser dermatology.

During his spare time, Dr Bodapati enjoys spending time with his close-knit family and friends, including his two dogs (Penny and Fred), and keeping fit.

MBBS, MPH, PhD, FACD (APHRA: MED0002004352)

Dr Emily Shao is a dermatologist at Cutis Clinic, Indooroopilly, with clinical interests in aesthetics, acne, rosacea, scar revision, laser dermatology, pigmentation disorders, and hair disorders.

Dr Shao completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland and undertook specialist dermatology training across several tertiary hospitals in Queensland, including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and the Queensland Children’s Hospital. She also gained valuable international experience at the National Skin Centre in Singapore.

Before specialising in dermatology, Dr Shao completed her physician examinations and gained extensive experience in general and subspecialty medicine, including cardiology, respiratory medicine, nephrology, and geriatrics. Her time as a medical registrar provided a strong foundation in holistic patient care, which continues to inform her approach to managing complex dermatological conditions.

Dr Shao has a strong interest in research and public health, having contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the University of Queensland, completed through the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. Her doctoral research examined keratinocyte cancer in kidney transplant recipients, for which she received the Trans-Tasman Exchange Scholarship from the Australasian College of Dermatology.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr Shao is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland, where she is actively involved in teaching and mentoring junior doctors and medical students.

Interests:
• Acne and Rosacea
• Scar revision
• Pigmentary disorders
• Hair disorders
• Laser dermatology
• Aesthetics
• Skin Cancer & Pre-cancerous Lesions
• Eczema and Dermatitis
• Managing skin conditions in pregnancy and lactation
• Vulval and genital skin disorders

MBBS, MSc, MForensMed, FACLMM (AHPRA MED0001399354)

Dr Katherine Robinson is a Cosmetic Physician at Cutis Clinic Brisbane, bringing over 25 years of medical experience and more than two years of dedicated expertise in aesthetic medicine. With a professional background spanning histopathology, intensive care, legal medicine, and clinical toxicology, she brings a truly multidisciplinary perspective to cosmetic practice.

Katherine specialises in a wide range of advanced treatments, including:
• Injectables & facial contouring with dermal fillers and neuromodulators (including non-surgical rhinoplasty)
• Collagen stimulation & skin bioremodelling
• Energy-based therapies, including radiofrequency microneedling for facial contouring and periorbital rejuvenation, Q-Switch and CO2 laser
• Scar treatments (including acne, keloid, and hypertrophic scars, using a combination of injectables, laser, subcision and bioremodelling)
• Hair loss treatments, including exosomes, PRP, oral therapies, and tailored care plans
• Hyperhidrosis management, with both injectable and oral therapies
• Thread lifts, skin consultations, and comprehensive treatment planning for full-face rejuvenation

Her approach blends scientific rigor with artistry, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to enhance natural beauty while respecting individual features. Katherine is also passionate about patient education, taking time to guide patients through skincare, topical treatments , and evidence-based routines that complement in-clinic therapies.

Katherine’s journey into aesthetics was sparked by her toxicology research into topical retinoids and hair health, later leading to advanced training with Derma Medical. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine, reflecting her ongoing commitment to ethical, patient-centred care and to the recognition of cosmetic medicine as a respected clinical specialty.

APHRA: MED0002188183

Dr Omi Jiindal is a highly trained Hair Transplant Surgeon with a background in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. With over 20 years of experience in hair restoration, he has transformed the lives of thousands of patients by delivering natural, confidence-boosting results.

What sets Dr Jiindal apart is his hands-on, personalised approach. Unlike many clinics where procedures are delegated, he personally performs every step of the transplant to ensure the highest standards of precision, safety, and patient care. He is also among the few surgeons worldwide offering Long-Hair FUE, a technique that allows patients to see immediate results without shaving their head.

His expertise extends across advanced FUE applications, including cicatricial alopecia, scalp and body hair transplantation, beard and moustache restoration, and eyebrow transplants. In addition, Dr Jiindal holds a Diploma from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (USA) and personally conducts all cosmetic treatments, ensuring optimal outcomes for every patient.

Qualifications:
• AMC Certificate, The Australian Medical Council, Australia
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Pt. B.D.S. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences , India, 2000
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, 2021

Languages spoken: English, Punjabi ,Hindi

Katie is a registered nurse with over 15 years experience and has worked extensively in the cosmetic and dermatology fields. Katie is fortunate to have spent the past 7 years working closely with Dr Davin Lim which has enabled her to become a highly skilled laser nurse and cosmetic injector. Katie is truely passionate about the aesthetic industry. She is a self declared perfectionist with an eye for detail. She is a warm and caring nurse who prides herself on delivering a natural aesthetic result.

Brooke is a registered nurse who is passionate about all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic, surgical and medical. She has a background of nursing in the medical ward, which has equipped her with various clinical skills and knowledge. She has had a love for skincare since a young age which is what has drawn her to work at Cutis.

Cait boasts over nine years of expertise within the Cosmetic and Beauty sector, having worked in Australia and the UK. Holding a Bachelor of Nursing, her dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for her clients is complemented by her nurturing and soothing approach to client care.

Drawing on her substantial background as a Skin Therapist and currently as a Cosmetic Injector, Cait excels in crafting individualized treatment strategies that align with her clients' desired outcomes.

Nurse Isabelle (Issy) is a skilled aesthetic nurse with a strong foundation in cosmetic nursing and skin health, having started her career in 2019. Known for her results-driven, personalised approach to treatment planning, Issy combines her expertise in aesthetic medicine with a growing interest in medical dermatology, offering a comprehensive and holistic approach to each patient's journey.

Lara has been part of our team for over three years, bringing five years of aesthetic industry experience and a caring, patient-focused approach. She recently completed her Diploma of Nursing and has transitioned from reception to her new role as an Enrolled Nurse. Lara’s warm nature and background in both aesthetics and healthcare make her a valued support to patients throughout their surgical and dermatological care.

Rachael is an experienced and passionate cosmetic injector with over nine years as a Registered Nurse in cosmetic dermatology. She is dedicated to enhancing natural beauty, helping her patients look and feel like the best version of themselves. Now based in Melbourne, Rach returns to Cutis every few months to treat her Brisbane patients.

Brooke is a registered nurse who is passionate about all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic, surgical and medical. She has a background of nursing in the medical ward, which has equipped her with various clinical skills and knowledge. She has had a love for skincare since a young age which is what has drawn her to work at Cutis.