About

John Doe

★★★★★

Dr. Celis-Monsalve (MBBS, FACRRM) is a skilled Skin Cancer Primary Care Doctor dedicated to the early detection, prevention, and management of skin cancer. With advanced education in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment as he pursues completion of the Fellowship from the Skin Cancer College Australasia and the Master Degree in Skin Cancer from the University of Queensland, Dr Santiago is committed to providing expert care to patients presenting with skin cancer concerns.

Born and raised in Colombia, Dr. Santiago developed a passion for addressing the health needs of vulnerable communities. His early experiences volunteering with displaced farmers on the outskirts of Medellin shaped his patient-centered approach to care, emphasizing the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. After graduating from the University of Antioquia, Colombia’s premier medical school, he gained broad experience in rural and urban healthcare settings, managing complex medical cases and emergency interventions.

Since relocating to Australia in 2014, Dr. Monsalve has worked across a wide range of healthcare settings, from internal medicine and cardiology to rural and remote medicine. These diverse roles allowed him to cultivate exceptional diagnostic and procedural skills, which he now applies in his focused work on skin cancer care. His journey has taken him to various locations, including Central Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Mount Isa, and Shepparton, before settling in Wollongong, where he continues to provide exceptional care to his community.

With a strong emphasis on early detection and prevention, Dr. Monsalve leverages advanced dermatoscopy techniques and evidence-based practices to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His dedication to holistic, patient-centered care ensures that every individual receives thorough and personalized attention, whether for routine skin checks or the management of complex cases.

Dr. Santiago's extensive background, both in Australia and internationally, uniquely positions him to deliver high-quality skin cancer care while promoting awareness and prevention strategies in his community.

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