Dr Navneet (Niv) Sandhu
GP Specialist & Skin Cancer Physician
MBBS, FRACGP, MPH, DCH, BHlthSc
Dr Navneet (Niv) Sandhu is a Melbourne-born and locally trained General Practitioner who brings an exceptional blend of preventative medicine, advanced skin diagnostics, and family health to Western Skin Institute. A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr Sandhu has built a diverse clinical background, practising across both metropolitan and regional Australia, including intensive tenures at major institutions like the Royal North Shore Hospital in New South Wales.
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Dr Sandhu's practice is anchored by an advanced academic foundation. Alongside her medical degrees, she holds a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Diploma of Child Health (DCH), and a Bachelor of Health Science. This extensive training enables her to deliver a highly integrated, evidence-based approach to patient care, combining acute procedural skill with a deep commitment to long-term community wellness.
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Known for her approachable, empathetic clinical style, Dr Sandhu balances high-level skin cancer care with a dedicated focus on women’s and children’s health. As a mother of two, she values building meaningful, multi-generational relationships with her patients, helping them navigate everything from complex minor surgeries to holistic lifestyle medicine.
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Languages Spoken
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English
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Punjabi
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Hindi
Special Interests
Skin Cancer Medicine & Advanced Dermoscopy
Conducting meticulous full-body skin checks, digital mole mapping, and the early, precise detection of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Procedural Medicine & Skin Surgery
Performing delicate minor surgical procedures, skin biopsies, and the definitive excision of skin malignancies.
Women’s, Children's & Preventative Health
Delivering comprehensive family medicine, prenatal/postnatal care, and chronic disease management supported by specialised postgraduate qualifications in public health and paediatrics.
Key Accreditations
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Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Diploma of Child Health (DCH)