Dr Michelle Vaughan

Medical Oncologist

Specialist areas:

• Lower gastrointestinal cancers
• Gynaecological cancers

Melanoma Medical Oncologist at St George’s Cancer Care Centre since 2017.

Michelle graduated in medicine and completed her specialist training from Auckland University in 1988. She went on to undertake advanced training at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Returning to New Zealand in 1998, Michelle worked at the Auckland Hospital from 2001 to 2007, moving to Christchurch in 2007. Michelle is a member of various medical organisations including the Australia NZ Gynaecological Oncology Group and Australian Gastrointestinal Trials Group.

Michelle is a member of various medical organisations including the International Gynaecological Cancer Society and New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Group. She is the Deputy Chair on the Research Advisory Committee for the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group.

“I love my job and aim to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient, through a personalised and collaborative approach.”