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| Disgraced; Dr Michael Zacharia |
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| Disgraced; Dr Joseph Tiong |
The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) ardently seeks in its publications to convey the idea, that it views the interests, of cosmetic medical consumers, as paramount to its concerns
However I note that two conditionally registered doctors who have both been prosecuted and found guilty, by the medical authorities, of a variety of non-trivial medical infractions, continue to be listed as members of the ACCS.
I speak of course, of Dr Joseph Tiong, and of Dr Michael Zacharia who is also a former president and a former secretary of the ACCS.
In my opinion, if the ACCS is to warrant a perception of it, as a body that is unquestionably devoted to the interests of consumers, it should not, for one thing, allow membership for conditionally registered doctors.
I believe most consumers or intending consumers of cosmetic medicine would agree with me on that.
My blog readers are reminded that training and awards offered by the ACCS are not recognised or accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
The ACCS is a wholly private organisation.
The ACCS currently has an application before the AMC which is receiving a lot of strong opposition from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Heath Ministers' Advisory Council, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
In 2009 Dr Tiong made an individual submission to the AMC in support of the ACCS's application, as did many other individual doctors who are members of the ACCC.
In his submission, which clearly reveals his limited command of the English language, Dr Tiong stated the following amongst other things-
"By no mean ACCS is perfect and there are lots of work to be done to raise the standard and regulate the practitioners. On the other hand they are many good descent doctors in the College who can contribute to the Australian Society in a long term if they were given a chance to prove themselves."
To read Dr Tiong's submission in full click here
