About Us

Dr. Lutie Van Den Berg graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits Medical School) in 1987 and has lived in Mackay with his family since June 2000. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship and the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

He has practised Skin Cancer Medicine in Mackay since 2004. He has completed the University of Queensland Certificate in Primary Skin Cancer Surgery, Certificate in Advanced Skin Cancer Surgery, and Certificate in Primary Skin Cancer Medicine. He also has passed the Advanced Dermoscopy Examination of the Skin Cancer College of Australia & New Zealand and has memberships in the Skin Cancer College of Australia and New Zealand and the Skin Cancer Institute.

Dr Van Den Berg is the founder and principal of the Smart Scan Mackay Melanoma and Skin Cancer Centre, where he performs skin cancer and skin checks.

Dr. Browning graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991 and has lived and worked in North Queensland for most of his career. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

He has practised Skin Cancer Medicine in Mackay since 2004. During this time, he completed the prestigious Cardiff Diploma of Dermatology (with a departmental recommendation) and has a Master's Degree in Skin Cancer. He has certification in advanced dermoscopy, dermal imaging, and advanced skin cancer surgery.

Dr. Browning has co-authored articles and published research in the field of skin cancer in national and international peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Robert Cliffe joined SMART SCAN Skin Cancer Clinic in January 2019.

Dr Robert Cliffe had previously worked in a Skin Cancer Clinic with Dr Gordon Patrick on the Gold Coast for over four years. Dr. Patrick pioneered the use of the Molemax Scanners for Skin Cancer diagnosis and provided in–house training for Dr. Cliffe.

Dr. Robert Cliffe has undertaken postgraduate training courses in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Surgical techniques for tumour excision, including skin grafting and various rotation flaps to repair defects following skin cancer removal.

Dr. Robert Cliffe is working toward a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermoscopy.

Dr. Robert Cliffe has over 7000 hours of flying experience and is a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) appointed by CASA to carry out medical examinations for Pilots and Air Traffic Control officers.

Dr. Robert Cliffe is available Monday to Friday. For an appointment, please call our friendly team on 4942 9912.

Dr. Harshard Naik graduated from Nagpur University, India, in 1998. He trained as a General Surgeon, leading to attaining his Membership at the Royal College of Surgeons (England).

Before moving to Hobart in 2009, Dr Naik lived and worked in the UK.

He has experience in various medical specialities and was fortunate to work in the Surgical field at some of Australia's Tertiary hospitals. He has Been working as a General Practitioner and performing skin cancer checks and management since 2015.

In 2021, Dr Naik moved to Mackay and obtained his General Practitioner Fellowship. He is dedicated to his skin cancer work.

Dr Naik's hobbies include fishing, watching tennis, cricket and travelling.