Calvary Mater Newcastle Medical Oncology Unit, Waratah
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Medical Oncologist (Cancer Specialist)

Cancer screenings
Chemotherapy
Palliative care
Symptom management
Nutritional counseling
Dr Gaik Quah is a Medical Oncologist (Cancer Specialist) with a dedicated focus on cancer care. Degree: not specified in the profile. Years of experience: not specified in the profile. Workplace: Calvary Mater Newcastle Medical Oncology Unit, Waratah, NSW 2298, located at the Medical Centre Outpatient Clinic, Level 3, Corner of Edith & Platt Streets. This makes her part of the Australian cancer care team in the Newcastle area. She provides specialised cancer services right in Waratah, helping patients through complex treatment journeys.
Dr Quah is based in the Calvary Mater Newcastle Medical Oncology Unit, a key cancer center in the region. Her practice covers a range of essential cancer services. These include cancer screenings to detect issues early, chemotherapy to treat cancer, palliative care to improve comfort and quality of life, symptom management to ease side effects, and nutritional counseling to support overall health during treatment.
She believes in patient-centered care. This means she explains treatment options clearly and listens to patients and their families. Her approach aims to make the treatment plan easy to understand and manageable. She works with a team to coordinate care, so patients receive support at every step—from diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.
Location and access are important in her care. Being in Waratah and serving the broader Newcastle area helps patients travel for appointments and receive timely treatment. The clinic emphasizes a respectful and compassionate atmosphere, where patients feel heard and supported. Dr Quah collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure that each patient gets a plan that fits their needs, preferences, and values.
Continuous learning is a natural part of her role. In cancer care, new treatments and guidelines appear regularly. She stays informed about the latest evidence to offer treatments that are safe, effective, and tailored to the person in front of her. Teamwork is central to her practice. She works with nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians to coordinate care and address all parts of a patient’s well-being.
Patients describe Dr Quah as trustworthy, experienced, and thoughtful. Her reputation comes from consistent, compassionate care in a busy oncology unit. With her expertise in cancer treatment and symptom relief, patients in Newcastle and the surrounding areas can feel confident in receiving high-quality care close to home.
