Dr Daniel Bothma
MBChB, CCFP, MBA, FRACGP, PGDipDerm, MSciDerm, FAIDerm
-- Meet the Practice Principal
Dr Daniel Bothma is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology and specialist general practitioner. He is a certified Fellow of the Skin Cancer Institute, and holds membership of the International Society of Dermatology, the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, the International Dermoscopy Society, and the International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.
He completed his medical training at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. He completed basic specialist training in surgery in the UK, followed by advanced specialist training in emergency medicine in the UK, Australia, and Canada. After some years as emergency physician an increasing interest in skin conditions persuaded him to change course and start a further four years of postgraduate education in dermatology, including a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology (with distinction), a Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology (with distinction), and culminating in the Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Dermatology.
He has trained with dermatologists, skin cancer experts, dermatopathologists, and plastic surgeons. His training included certification in skin cancer management, advanced certification in dermoscopy, a diploma in skin cancer surgery (advanced reconstruction techniques including flaps and grafts), and expertise in injectables and cosmetic skin therapies.
His expertise includes skin cancer management (including non-surgical therapies and advanced skin surgery), and management of precancerous skin lesions. His special interests are acne/acne scarring, rosacea, and rashes.
Daniel has held clinical teaching positions and has presented at several conferences. His research has focused on comparing different treatment modalities for photo-aging induced skin lesions.
Outside of medicine Daniel is an average surfer and “boot-camp”-style fitness enthusiast, and loves to explore the Sunshine Coast with his family.

Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology
Master of Science Dermatology (Distinction), USW
Postgraduate Diploma Dermatology (Distinction), USW
Master of Business Administration, AIB
MBChB, LMCC
Fellow, Skin Cancer Institute
Certificate, Primary Skin Cancer Medicine (ACCO)*
Certificate, Practical Dermoscopy (ACD)†
Certificate, Advanced Dermoscopy (ACCO)
Diploma, Skin Cancer Surgery (ACCO)
Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Certificant, College of Family Physicians of Canada
Membership, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
SkinPen® Precision E-Learning (AST Academy)
Art & Science of Neurotoxin Injections (IMCAS Academy)
Facial Aesthetic Treatment (IMCAS Academy)
†Australasian College of Dermatologists
*Australian College of Cutaneous Oncology
Member, International Society of Dermatology
Member, Skin Cancer Institute
Member, Skin Cancer College Australasia
Member, International Dermoscopy Society
Member, Australian College of Cutaneous Oncology
Member, International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Member, International Master Course on Aging Science
Skin cancer management, Complex skin cancer surgery
Acne management, Rosacea management
Cosmetic skin therapies, phototherapy, microneedling, and anti-wrinkle injections
Dr Martelle Coetzer-Botha
MBChB, ADD, MMed(Skin Cancer), FRACGP, FAIDerm
-- Meet our Associate Skin Cancer Expert
Dr Martelle Coetzer-Botha is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology and specialist general practitioner. She is a certified Fellow of the Skin Cancer Institute, and holds membership of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and the International Dermoscopy Society.
She did Pre-Medical studies at the University of Alabama (USA) (awarded ‘Academical All American’ and ‘Dean’s List for Academical Excellence’) before completing her medical training at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, followed by training in general surgery at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town. Five years of traveling the world as a cruise ship doctor followed prior to moving to Australia in 2007. In Mackay she became interested in skin cancer management and decided to pursue a postgraduate Master of Medicine through the University of Queensland. She was awarded Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence. She completed the Australian Dermatology Diploma and the Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Dermatology.
Her training included certifications in primary care skin cancer medicine, advanced skin cancer surgery, and advanced dermoscopy. She has undertaken training in cosmetic medicine with a focus on injectables.
Dr Martelle is interested in all aspects of skin cancer management and cosmetic therapies including cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections.
Dr Coetzer-Botha is a senior lecturer on the University of Queensland Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) course. She is co-author of a publication in an international dermatology journal.
Outside of medicine Martelle is a league tennis player, a keen scuba diver, and plays golf of a 14 handicap. She has completed over 10 marathons and ultra-marathons worldwide!

Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology
Master of Medicine(Skin Cancer), UQ
Australian Dermatology Diploma, AID
MBChB, USMLE, AMC
Fellow, Skin Cancer Institute
Certificate, Primary Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)*
Certificate, Advanced Dermoscopy (SCCA)
Certificate, Advanced Skin Surgery (SCCA)
Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Botox, Filler, and Isolagen Courses (CPD Institute)
*Skin Cancer College Australasia
Member, Skin Cancer Institute
Member, Skin Cancer College of Australasia
Member, International Dermoscopy Society
Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland MMed(Skin Cancer) program
Skin cancer management
Cosmetic skin therapies and anti-wrinkle injections
Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Dermatology guarantees expertise
A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology is a medical doctor who has undertaken at least three years of postgraduate training in diseases of the skin. Most Fellows completed training programs in other specialties such as emergency medicine or general practice prior to commencing postgraduate education in dermatology. The comprehensive training program covers all aspects of medical dermatology, dermatoscopy, dermatopathology, skin cancer, cosmetic dermatology, and procedural dermatology. On completion of the fellowship examination, trainees become ‘Fellows’ of the Australian Institute of Dermatology who practice dermatology with a highly sophisticated level of expertise.