Dr. James Forbes is a dual-fellowship trained pain specialist consulting from South Steyne Medical Centre. With qualifications in both Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, he provides advanced interventional treatments for conditions such as neuropathic pain, CRPS, chronic back pain, and post-surgical pain.

Dr. Forbes sees patients by referral only. A GP who consults at South Steyne Medical Centre can assist with this, or you can speak to your regular GP.

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Interests: Neurostimulation, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain, persistent post-surgical pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain, chronic back pain.

Dr Maria completed her medical career with honours at the University Autonoma of Madrid. She became a Dermatologist in the Hospital de La Princesa of Madrid in 1992. She later finished a PhD in Quality of Life in Dermatology in 2000. She has rotated in 2 American University Hospitals: Jackson Memorial Hospital (University of Miami’s School of Medicine) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Massachusetts General Hospital (both in the Harvard Medical School Hub).

Dr Maria worked as a Dermatologist in Spain for more than a decade before moving to Australia and becoming  a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2008. Besides her private practice, she is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and she has an appointment as Staff Specialist in Westmead Hospital where she oversees 3 specialised clinics (Dermatology for Solid Organ Transplant Patients, High Risk Melanoma Clinic and Oncodermatology).

Outside of the clinic, she loves dancing, photography, and snorkelling.

Interests: Inflammatory conditions, tumoral conditions, skin cancer, Women’s Health.

Languages: English, Spanish

Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic

Dr Richard Curran completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney and went on to complete advanced surgical training on the NSW Western rotation, where he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2008.

He is an experienced General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with a strong clinical focus on gallstone disease, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy for both emergency and elective patients. Dr Curran has built a large and well-established practice in this area, alongside managing a broad range of general surgical conditions.

Dr Curran currently holds public hospital appointments as a Consultant General Surgeon at Westmead Hospital and Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals, where his work centres on laparoscopic general surgery and evidence-based surgical care. In addition to his public roles, he operates privately at Westmead Private Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital, and also consults at Delmar Private Hospital in Dee Why.

His broad surgical background allows him to tailor care to individual patient needs, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques where appropriate. His approach is grounded in careful assessment, clear communication, and ensuring patients feel informed and supported throughout their surgical journey.

Dr Curran now also consults locally at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly, providing patients with convenient access to specialist surgical care within a familiar general practice environment, supported by integrated GP services.

Outside of the operating theatre, Dr Curran is an enthusiastic cyclist and enjoys spending time on two wheels whenever his schedule allows – you may even spot him riding around North Head.

Interests:
Gallstone disease, laparoscopic surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive techniques

Languages:
English

Clinics:
South Steyne Medical Centre – Specialist Surgical Consultations

Referrals can be organised via South Steyne Medical Centre reception, making access to specialist surgical care straightforward for both patients and referring GPs.