Dr Phare trained at the University of
Wales College of Cardiff and University of Wales College of Medicine
in Cardiff, Wales.
During his medical training he also
completed an additional Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Biochemistry.
While training in medicine Dr Phare undertook a
medical student elective in Tennant Creek in the NT, gaining a
glimpse into the healthcare needs of the local population including
some aspects of the interaction of Western medicine and Aboriginal
cultures.
After completing his under-graduate studies in Medicine and Surgery Dr Phare undertook hospital training positions in :
Dr Phare came to Traralgon in 2003, initially working at Breed Street Clinic then becoming one of the partners of that clinic.
Dr Phare worked as a full time GP at Breed Street Clinic from 2003 to 2014.
After training as a Skin Cancer Doctor, Dr Phare then decided to open his own clinic to increase his focus on Skin Cancer Medicine while continuing to provide GP services including 24 hour on call availabiity 365 days a year.
In response to circumstances beyond his control, in 2023 Dr Phare made the difficult decision to stop providing General Practice services to concentrate on Skin Cancer Medicine.