About Dr. Daniel Bothma
-- Please to meet you
Dr Daniel Bothma is the principal at DermaSurg. He brings a combination of postgraduate qualifications, skills and experience with compassion, empathy, and care.
Dr Daniel Bothma is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology and holds a Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Clinical Dermatology. He is an accredited and experienced Fellow of the Skin Cancer Institute.
Daniel combines mastery of dermatology in clinical practice with advanced surgical expertise to achieve excellent outcomes for his patients on the Sunshine Coast.

Our Clinic Team
Our team of well qualified, experienced and accredited doctors strive to deliver practical solutions to keep your skin healthy and vibrant. We embrace evidence-based innovations that will impact your outcomes.
Medical Experts
MBChB, MBA, PGDipDerm, MSciDerm, FRACGP, FAIDerm
Daniel combines mastery of primary care clinical dermatology with advanced cosmetic and surgical expertise to achieve excellent outcomes for his patients.
MBChB, ADD, MMed(Skin Cancer), FRACGP, FAIDerm
Martelle has a strong focus on skin cancer management. She has completed training in cosmetic therapies with a focus on anti-wrinkle injectables.
MMBS, MRCGP, FRACGP, DipSkinCancer, MC-CNCRSC
Dr David Izon is an innovative multifaceted generalist and experienced skin cancer surgeon of 16 years.
He has completed a Master's Degree in Cancer Sciences at University of Melbourne, and is currently publishing research in Melanoma in a number of medical and epidemiological publications.
MBBS, DCH, GradCertDerm, FRACGP
Dr Peter O'Hara has been a full time skin cancer practitioner for the last 24 years, and is well known on the Sunshine Coast.
He has completed a Graduate Certificate in Dermatology through Monash University and the Basic, Advanced, and Masters level Dermamedical Cosmetic Courses.
Clinical & Administrative Support Team
BNS, GradDipCosmeticNsg
Lisa holds a Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables from the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science. Lisa welcomes new clients.
Beauty Therapist
Emily hold a deep passion and has extensive experience working with skin conditions including acne, rosacea, sensitive skin, pigmentation, skin rejuvenation and skin nutrition. She has a wealth of knowledge to share and can help getting almost any skin flare-up back on track.
Why see an expert in conditions of the skin? What makes a 'skin expert'?
A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology is a doctor who has attended medical school and 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.