Biography
Dr Maree Sexton is a passionate radiation oncologist with over 19 years of experience caring for the Mornington Peninsula community. Known for her empathetic and professional approach, she is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Dr Sexton consults at Icon Cancer Centre at The Bays in Mornington and at Peninsula Medical Specialist Suites in Rosebud, making care accessible for patients across the peninsula.
Dr Maree Sexton is a passionate radiation oncologist with over 19 years of experience caring for the Mornington Peninsula community. Known for her empathetic and professional approach, she is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Dr Sexton consults at Icon Cancer Centre at The Bays in Mornington and now weekly at Peninsula Medical Specialist Suites in Rosebud, making care more accessible for patients across the peninsula.
Dr Maree Sexton is an experienced Radiation Oncologist at Icon Cancer Centre at The Bays. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Monash University in 1982 and obtained her Fellowship in Radiation Oncology from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) in 1993. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management from Monash University (2003), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Aesthetics from the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (2014). Dr Sexton has extensive experience in both private and public healthcare across Southeastern Melbourne. She works closely with local multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for her patients and is proficient in advanced radiation therapy techniques, including Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and 3D and 4D CT planning.
Dr Sexton’s career reflects a deep dedication to providing compassionate, comprehensive cancer care while advancing educational and supportive services for patients and colleagues alike.
She has made significant contributions to policy development and staff training, particularly advocating for same-gender care policies. She was also instrumental in establishing the onTrac@PeterMac Program at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, a holistic support service for paediatric and adolescent cancer survivors, and chaired the Paediatric, Late Effects, and Adolescent and Young Adult Clinical Service from 2002 to 2005.
She has held academic roles as a sessional lecturer and clinical tutor, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals through her work with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and the University of Melbourne.
Dr Sexton is delighted to continue providing high-quality care, closer to home for residents in the local Mornington Pensinsula and surrounding suburbs. She accepts referrals for all cancer types, with a special clinical interest in breast and skin cancers, lymphoma, stereotactic radiation therapy and palliative radiation therapy.