About Us
Calum was born and raised on a farm in Scotland, and completed his medical training at the University of Edinburgh before moving out to New Zealand in 2019. He is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and holds an Advanced Clinical Certificate in Dermatoscopy through the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is also an Associate Member of the New Zealand Society of Skin Cancer Doctors.
Since moving to the Coast in 2022, Calum has built a reputation locally for his passion and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and surgery. His determination to improve access to specialist skin cancer services for Coasters led him to establish the West Coast’s first dedicated Skin Cancer clinic in 2025 - SkinScreen West Coast.
In addition to Skin Cancer Medicine, Calum also works at Te Nīkau Hospital in Greymouth. Working throughout Primary and Secondary care on the Coast has allowed Calum to build and maintain strong relationships across the West Coast health landscape, and he regularly receives referrals from both patients and fellow doctors. Calum is the GP representative on the West Coast Health board of trustees, and he also maintains links with the Christchurch-based specialist plastic surgery department.
Outside of work Calum is kept busy with three young kids. When he’s not playing with the kids or changing nappies, he loves heading into the backcountry to explore our stunning West Coast bush, building things in the shed, riding his bike and playing the piano.
Specialist General Practitioner and Skin Cancer Doctor
MBChB, BMedSci, FRNZCGP
Advanced Clinical Certificate in Dermatoscopy (Skin Cancer College Australasia)
Certificate of Advanced Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery (Skin Cancer Symposiums)
Associate Member, New Zealand Society of Skin Cancer Doctors
Dr Calum Stannett
Cara McDonald
Practice Manager
Calum is supported by his partner Cara who is the practice manager for SkinScreen West Coast.
Cara completed a BSc in Geology from Victoria University of Wellington in 2009. Upon graduating she spent five years here on the Coast working for Solid Energy at Stockton mine, then six years in Queensland, Australia working for BHP across coordinator and mining operations supervision roles. More recently she has completed a New Zealand Certificate in Business, and graduated from the Development West Coast Co.Starters course. She has extensive experience in both people and project management which she now brings to her role at SkinScreen West Coast.
In addition to managing the business, Cara is also a busy Mum to three young children.
Rose Ruddle
Surgical Assistant
Rose will be a familiar face to many on the Coast, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role after many years working as an enrolled nurse within the West Coast health system. Rose has worked both within the hospital system, and as a primary care nurse, owner and director at Coastal Health medical centre.
Rose will be assisting Calum with surgical procedures.