Dr. Riley Smith
Riley is a procedural GP with advanced skills in skin cancer and procedural medicine. He has undertaken extensive additional training in dermoscopy and skin cancer medicine and surgery, supported by a strong surgical foundation.
Prior to general practice, Riley completed multiple surgical rotations as a hospital doctor, with a particular focus on plastic surgery. He currently works as a procedural GP and also assists a number of surgeons across Melbourne’s major tertiary hospitals, maintaining a high level of surgical exposure and technical expertise. His practice is focused on comprehensive skin cancer care, combining meticulous skin checks with dermoscopic expertise and a broad range of procedures. Riley performs skin cancer surgery including excisions, flaps, and grafts, allowing continuity of care from diagnosis through to treatment.
He is known for a thorough and methodical approach, with an emphasis on early detection and achieving optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes. Riley works collaboratively with specialist colleagues, including plastic and reconstructive surgeons, to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care when required.
Approachable and calm in his manner, Riley aims to create a reassuring environment for patients, recognising that skin checks and procedures can feel confronting. He takes care to ensure patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their treatment journey.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and playing golf.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medical Science 2011
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery – Notre Dame University, 2014
- Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 2021
- Surgical skills for GP’s (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
- Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine, 2020
- Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine, 2021
- Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine, 2025
- Certificate of Dermoscopy, 2023