Dr Shawkat Islam is a highly experienced skin cancer doctor in Campbelltown, Sydney, with advanced expertise in skin cancer medicine and surgery. He is dedicated exclusively to the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer, with a special interest in melanoma.
With over 25 years of medical experience, Dr Shawkat is known for his thorough skin cancer checks, accurate diagnosis, and patient-focused care. He provides comprehensive skin cancer services at the Campbelltown Skin Cancer Clinic, including full-body skin checks, dermatoscopic assessments, skin cancer surgery, and non-surgical treatments.
Dr Shawkat previously worked as an intensivist in a tertiary cardiothoracic unit overseas. In Australia, he served as a Senior Registrar at leading hospitals, including Box Hill Hospital, Blacktown Hospital, Westmead Hospital, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and Newcastle Private Hospital. He gained extensive experience across emergency medicine, intensive care, cardiology, respiratory medicine, geriatrics, general surgery, toxicology, and paediatrics.
After several years in general medicine, he focused on skin cancer medicine and surgery, obtaining advanced qualifications in the field. He now provides care for conditions including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, using both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Conveniently located in Campbelltown, Dr Shawkat is committed to supporting patients across South-West Sydney with early detection and evidence-based skin cancer care.