Dr Sammy Sharifeh

Dr Sammy Sharifeh is the founder and lead GP at Anketell Family Practice and Skin Clinic. Originally from Syria, Dr Sharifeh has been practising medicine for over 20 years. He completed his physician and GP training in Scotland, where he lived for 12 years before relocating to Australia with his family. He has been serving communities across Western Australia since 2011.

Dr Sharifeh brings a wealth of experience in chronic disease management and is a recognised specialist in skin cancer medicine. He is passionate about providing thorough, quality skin checks and all aspects of skin cancer treatment, including surgical excisions, topical treatments and photodynamic therapy.

He holds a Master of Skin Cancer from the University of Queensland and is a member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA), where he obtained his Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine and Diploma of Dermoscopy. Since 2017, he has tutored other doctors on the college’s advanced courses. He is also a member of the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) and regularly participates in skin cancer conferences around the world.

Dr Sharifeh is a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Dean of General Practice at Curtin Medical School, where he is actively involved in training the next generation of GPs. He is dedicated to advancing medical education and ensuring patients at Anketell Family Practice receive the highest standard of care.