General practitionerMAIN STREET MEDICAL CENTRE · PIALBA
Dr Moe Thu
MBBS, FRACGP, ACCSCMS
Skin cancer medicine, surgical excisions and general practice.
New patients for skin checks and OptimaScan. Existing patients for general GP care.
Select Dr Moe Thu in our online booking system. New general GP patients should choose another GP.
SKIN CANCER CARE
Arrange a skin check.
Dr Moe Thu provides skin examinations and management of skin lesions at our Pialba practice.
Explore our skin cancer servicesChoose Dr Moe Thu in our booking system.
Book an OptimaScan appointmentNew patients are welcome for skin checks and OptimaScan. General GP care is for existing patients.
ABOUT DR MOE THU
Get to know your GP.
Dr Moe Thu is a Fellow of the RACGP with additional qualifications in skin cancer medicine and surgery. He provides skin cancer care and ongoing general practice care, including care for patients with complex chronic conditions.
He is a clinical supervisor for the RACGP and ACRRM and consults in English and Burmese. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his family, the local coastline and cinema.
Qualifications & registration
Professional background
Dr Moe Thu is a senior male General Practitioner at Main Street Medical Centre in Pialba. He provides the Hervey Bay community with comprehensive primary care, with a clinical focus on skin cancer medicine and the management of medically complex chronic conditions.
A Fellow of the RACGP with advanced qualifications in skin cancer medicine and surgery, Dr Moe Thu is committed to a "medical home" philosophy, providing continuity of care for patients across the entire lifespan—from infancy and childhood through to the mature and senior years. He has experience providing culturally sensitive healthcare for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
With an extensive career spanning multiple clinical environments, Dr Moe Thu provides thorough assessments and evidence-based care. He is currently welcoming new patients for skin checks and 3D total body photography (OptimaScan). For general GP appointments, he is seeing existing patients only.
Professional Background & Qualifications
Dr Moe Thu earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Medicine Mandalay, Myanmar, in 2005. He successfully obtained his AMC certificate through the Australian Medical Council following clinical rotations in Tasmania.
In 2021, he achieved his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). His clinical background across multiple continents, including significant surgical experience in Jamaica, provides him with a unique perspective on family medicine and complex clinical procedures.
Skin Cancer Medicine Qualifications
- Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (HealthCert)
- Certificate of Dermoscopy (Skin Cancer College Australasia)
- Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (ACCSCMS) (Skin Cancer College Australasia)
Dr Moe Thu is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with Skin Cancer College Australasia. View his College profile.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Moe Thu is a Clinical Supervisor for both the RACGP and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). He is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of Australian GPs, with a focus on evidence-based clinical practice.
Dr Moe Thu is fluent in both English and Burmese, allowing him to provide inclusive care to a wide range of patients. Outside of the clinic, he is a devoted father who enjoys exploring the local coastline and cinema in his spare time.
Languages: English and Burmese
AHPRA registration: MED0002032736 · Verify on the National Register
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Skin cancer care
Skin examinations, biopsies and surgical management.
Ongoing & family care
Chronic disease management, children’s health and men’s health.
Ear care
Assessment and removal of ear wax where appropriate.
Clinical services & details
Full Body Skin Checks
Examination of moles and other skin lesions using dermoscopy, with clinical imaging where appropriate.
Skin Cancer Removal
Biopsies and excisions, with local flaps or skin grafts where clinically appropriate. Your doctor will discuss treatment options, risks and recovery.
Chronic Disease Management
Structured GP chronic condition management plans for diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory health and complex metabolic conditions.
Children's Health
Gentle paediatric care including immunisations, acute illness management and developmental milestone checks.
Men's Health
Comprehensive health assessments focusing on cardiovascular risk, prostate monitoring and preventative screenings.
Ear Wax Removal
Assessment and removal of ear wax using microsuction or irrigation where appropriate.
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICE
Care in the heart of Pialba.
71 Main Street
Pialba QLD 4655
Practice opening hours
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm
YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT
Book with Dr Moe Thu.
New patients for skin checks and OptimaScan. Existing patients for general GP care.
Select Dr Moe Thu in our online booking system. New general GP patients should choose another GP.
Book with Dr Moe Thu Or call (07) 4325 4000Opens our secure external booking system.
Last reviewed October 2026