Dr Amy Teh

Dr. Amy Yuen Meei Teh is a highly skilled and experienced radiation oncologist based in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. She is currently affiliated with Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga and Icon Cancer Centre Gosford, where she provides exceptional care and treatment to her patients.

Dr. Teh obtained her Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Bachelor of Medicine with honors from the prestigious University of New South Wales in 2001. She then underwent specialised training in radiation oncology at the renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, Dr. Teh completed a clinical research fellowship at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada, where she received the Phyllis Hantho Breast Cancer Research Fund and the Weekend to End Breast Cancer Research Fellowship for her remarkable research contributions.

Having returned to Australia in 2009, Dr. Teh served as a consultant radiation oncologist at the Radiation Oncology Institute and Sydney Adventist Hospital. She also holds certifications from the Seattle Prostate Institute in the United States for both low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy, making her a distinguished expert in the field.

Dr. Teh's professional interests revolve around breast cancer and prostate cancer. She possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and stereotactic adaptive body radiotherapy in prostate cancer. As part of her commitment to innovation, Dr. Teh has completed the ESTRO course in image-guided stereotactic radiotherapy from Lille, France.

Furthermore, Dr. Teh contributes to medical education as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. Her exceptional teaching abilities were recognized in 2014 when she received the Excellence in Teaching award. Additionally, she serves as an examiner for the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiology (RANZCR), where she shares her expertise with aspiring radiation oncologists.

Dr. Teh has a prolific research background and has authored several publications in renowned medical journals such as the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology & Physics (IJROBP) and the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. One of her notable research projects focused on concomitant intensity modulated boost during whole breast hypo-fractionated radiotherapy, which was published in the Journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO). Dr. Teh has also presented and published her findings on prostate brachytherapy and the use of SpaceOAR™ in prostate radiation therapy.

With an active involvement in conferences and scientific meetings, Dr. Teh has shared her research at prestigious events such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ), the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiology (RANZCR), and the University of Toronto radiation oncology scientific meetings.

Dr. Teh is a member of esteemed medical organizations including the Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) and the Australia and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer (ANZUP) clinical trials group. She serves as a site-principal-investigator for international trials on post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (RAVES) and the use of adjuvant systemic/hormone therapy with prostate radiotherapy (ENZARAD).

As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Teh supervises medical students from the University of Sydney, where she guides and supports their research endeavors. She also serves as a reviewer for distinguished medical journals such as the IJROBP and the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology (JMIRO).

Dr. Teh's expertise and contributions have garnered recognition, leading to numerous speaking invitations on the management of prostate and breast cancer both locally and internationally. In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Teh also participated as a volunteer oncologist in the Solomon Islands, demonstrating her commitment to making a difference in underserved communities.

Dr. Amy Teh's extensive knowledge, expertise, and dedication to her patients and research make her an invaluable asset to the field of radiation oncology. With her compassionate care and commitment to excellence, she continues to make significant contributions to improving cancer treatment outcomes for her patients.