Dr DilipDr Dilip Gahankari MBBS, MCh (Plast), FRCS(Edin), FR

9 th March 2026

Whom It May Concern,

I am pleased to recommend Dr Theresa Arnold — a colleague I have had the privilege of working

alongside in a professional capacity for over a decade. In that time, she has proven herself to be

an exceptionally skilled and dedicated medical professional, and I write this letter with genuine

enthusiasm.

What sets Theresa apart is her unique and specialised skill set. Her ability to analyse skin tone,

evaluate scar characteristics, and understand individual patient expectations allows her to

develop highly personalised treatment strategies — strategies that consistently deliver

outstanding outcomes. This is not a common combination of abilities, and it makes her

genuinely rare in our field.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Theresa brings remarkable interpersonal qualities to her work. Her

calm, reassuring manner puts patients at ease, and her clear communication style ensures

everyone — patients and colleagues alike — understands the plan and feels confident in it. She

approaches even the most challenging cases with composure and professionalism.

Day to day, she is reliable, organised, and efficient. She follows through on commitments,

manages her time well, and adapts readily when circumstances require it. She is, quite simply,

the kind of colleague who makes a practice better.

I recommend Dr. Theresa Arnold without reservation. She will be an asset to any practice or

professional environment fortunate enough to have her, and I am confident she will bring the

same level of care and excellence she has shown here.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Professor (Adj) Dr. Dilip Gahankari

MBBS, MS, MCh, FRCS (Ed), FRACS (Plast)

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon

Advanced Aesthetics, Benowa, Queensland, Australia

Gold Coast University Hospital | Pindara | John Flynn | GCPH

Phone: 07 5539 4611 (Appointments)

07 5539 6199 (Fascimile)

"Plastic surgery has a life-changing influence and it’s a joy to touch other people’s lives in this way."