Skin check clinic in Carindale, from check to treatment.
Our skin check clinic in Carindale offers full body exams, mole reviews and assessment of any spot of concern on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale. If further skin cancer checks, biopsies or excisions are needed, they're done in the same practice.
The three main types of skin cancer
Skin cancers fall into three main types. Basal cell carcinoma, or BCC, is the most common and usually grows slowly, often appearing as a pearly lump or a scaly, red patch. Squamous cell carcinoma, or SCC, can grow more quickly and often looks like a thickened, scaly or crusted spot that may bleed. Melanoma is less common but more dangerous, and can appear as a new or changing mole.
At our skin check clinic in Carindale, your GP looks for all three types, as well as sunspots that can become SCCs. If a spot looks suspicious, we can biopsy or remove it in our treatment room, send it to pathology and explain the results, moving from check to treatment without delay.
In short: Carindale Doctors’ skin check clinic inside Westfield Carindale checks for BCC, SCC, melanoma and sunspots, and moves from check to treatment with biopsies, excisions and pathology follow-up in the same practice. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
- Melanoma
- Sunspots (solar keratoses)
- Biopsy and excision onsite
- Results explained clearly
No waiting between check and treatment
In our Carindale clinic, a suspicious spot doesn’t mean a long wait. Most biopsies and excisions can be booked within days, and we’ll call you to discuss results that need action.
See our main skin check clinic page.
What happens after a biopsy
After a biopsy, here’s what to expect:
- Results: usually within about a week.
- Benign result: no further treatment needed.
- BCC or SCC: removal or other treatment arranged.
- Melanoma: wider excision and specialist care if needed.
We’ll explain your results clearly and plan the next steps together.
What our skin check clinic includes
Our clinic includes:
- Full body and spot checks
- Dermatoscope examination
- Biopsies and excisions
- Sunspot treatment
- Pathology follow-up
- Recall reminders
All procedures are done under local anaesthetic.
From check to treatment, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, check: examine your skin.
- Step 2, identify: BCC, SCC, melanoma or sunspots.
- Step 3, treat: biopsy, excision or other treatment.
- Step 4, follow up: results and ongoing checks.
Skin check clinic fees in Carindale
Fees depend on your consultation and any treatment.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Skin check | Consultation with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Biopsy or excision | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Sunspot treatment | Fee depends on the treatment |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Skin checks on Level 1, Westfield Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152. With centre parking and lifts, getting to your skin check is easy.
We see patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Mount Gravatt.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Treatment room onsite
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Gumdale and Mount Gravatt welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Skin cancer and skin check questions
Often a pearly lump or a red, scaly patch that doesn't heal.
No, but some can turn into SCCs, so treatment is often recommended.
Usually within days in our treatment room.
Usually about a week.
Some do. We'll refer you when needed.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
From check to treatment
Book a skin check at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.