At RPS, we believe that high-quality surgical care shouldn’t require long trips to the city. We are dedicated to improving access to essential healthcare for rural and regional communities, with a particular focus on skin cancer surgery and hand surgery.
Our approach combines convenience and expertise: your initial consultation is delivered via secure telehealth, and your follow-up care is provided locally in partnership with your regular GP. This means you can receive specialist surgical treatment close to home, without the added stress and cost of travel to metropolitan hospitals.
With a commitment to patient-centred care, we aim to make expert plastic surgery more accessible—helping you get the right treatment, at the right time, in the community you live in.
Who we are….
RPS has been conceived and is run and operated by Dr Jay Wiper and Dr Michael Wagels.
Both are highly experienced doctors with a special interest in the diagnosis and surgical management of skin cancer, and Dr Wagels has a special interest in hand surgery also. Having trained extensively in surgical techniques, they are dedicated to providing expert care for patients in rural and regional communities—ensuring they can access high-quality treatment without the need to travel to capital cities. This new service will initially be available in Mackay, Queensland.
Dr Wiper and Dr Wagels combine precision, safety, and a patient-centred approach. They work closely with local GPs and healthcare providers to deliver seamless care, from initial telehealth consultations through to surgery and follow-up in the community.
RPS is passionate about improving access to specialist healthcare for rural patients, and is committed to early detection, effective treatment, and ongoing support for those at risk of or affected by skin cancer.
How RPS works:
The patient will first be assessed by their local GP or Dermatologist, who will determine the need for further care and make a referral.
Once referred, patient will be seen for an initial Telehealth consultation with Dr Wiper or Dr Wagels.
Local surgery will be arranged and completed at Mackay Mater Hospital.
After care such as suture removal and wound checks will occur locally with your regular GP, who can contact RPS with any queries.
Our Services….
Surgical Excisions
Any basic skin surgery procedures can be undertaken.
Facial Skin Cancers
RPS have particular skill and expertise in managing skin cancers in the head and neck region, and are experienced reconstructive head and neck surgeons.
Complex Skin Cancer Surgery & Reconstruction
Including cancers that require local and regional flaps to aid removal and closure of the site.
Hand Surgery Procedures
Dr Wagels is an experienced Hand surgeon able to perform simple to complex Hand Surgical procedures.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
General Enquiries and referrals:
admin@ruralplasticsurgery.com
Phone
0483 876368