Noosaville Seven-Day Medical Centre has welcomed an experienced family physician with a special interest in skin cancer medicine, Dr Chris Topovsek.
Originally beginning his career in the Australian Army, Dr Chris graduated from the Officer Cadet School, Portsea, in 1984.
His military career took him across Australia, Malaysia, and Germany before a chance encounter while rock climbing inspired him to pursue medicine.
Dr Chris left the Army in 1995 to study medicine, earning his Bachelor of Medicine from Newcastle University. His junior doctor training took place at the Mater and John Hunter Hospitals in Newcastle, the Royal Brisbane Hospital, and the Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital. He later rejoined the military, commencing his general practice training while serving with the 2nd Health Support Battalion in Brisbane.
In 2003, Dr Chris was deployed to the Solomon Islands as part of Operation ANODE, providing critical medical support in both primary care, resuscitation, field operations and as a practising part-time GP registrar.
In 2005, Chris moved to the Sunshine Coast and completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
His passion for skin cancer medicine led him to establish and lead Solar Health, a full-scope skin cancer clinic, from 2008 to 2016. He has also worked extensively in broadscope skin cancer practice and as a surgical assistant in orthopaedic and general surgery.
Re-engaging with the military in 2015, Chris transferred as a medical officer to the Royal Australian Navy Reserves, serving in multiple operations, including border protection, the Middle East, and Covid-19 response efforts.
In 2023, he was appointed Senior Medical Officer on HMAS Canberra, supporting humanitarian and defence operations before transitioning back to civilian practice in Noosa.
Chris continues to practise part-time in general practice and skin cancer medicine while also being a Medical Officer for Defence Force Recruiting medicals.
A dedicated educator and Fellow of the RAGCP, he is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and an examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University.
Outside of medicine, Chris enjoys community service, spending time with his family, boating, fly fishing, surfing, playing guitar, and driving cars.
Book an appointment with Dr Chris Topovsek online at noosavillesevendaymedicalcentre.com.au/
For more information call 07 5473 4100.
