Skin cancer doctor in Carindale, check to treatment.
Seeing a skin cancer doctor in Carindale means your full body check, mole review and any treatment happen in the one practice. If a spot needs attention, we manage it onsite rather than sending you elsewhere.
Skin cancer treatment options explained
Skin cancers can be treated in several ways, depending on the type, size and location. Excision, where the spot is cut out with a margin of healthy skin and stitched, is the most common and lets pathology confirm it’s fully removed. Superficial BCCs and some sunspots can be treated with creams applied at home, while freezing with liquid nitrogen works well for sunspots and some early lesions.
At Carindale Doctors, your skin cancer doctor explains which options suit your skin cancer and why. Most treatments happen in our treatment room, and for cancers that need radiotherapy, Mohs surgery or plastic surgery, we’ll arrange a specialist referral.
In short: Carindale Doctors’ skin cancer doctors inside Westfield Carindale explain and provide skin cancer treatments including excision, freezing and topical creams, with specialist referral for radiotherapy or complex surgery. Most care happens onsite. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Excision with stitches
- Curette and cautery for some lesions
- Freezing for sunspots
- Prescription creams for superficial cancers
- Specialist referral for complex cases
- Follow-up of pathology and healing
Why we explain every option
Our Carindale GPs believe you should understand your treatment choices. We’ll talk about healing time, scarring and the chance of recurrence, so you can make an informed decision.
See our main skin cancer doctor page.
Caring for your skin after treatment
After skin cancer treatment, look after the area by:
- Keeping dressings clean and dry as instructed.
- Avoiding heavy exercise that strains stitches.
- Returning for stitch removal on time.
- Protecting the scar from the sun as it heals.
Most wounds heal well within one to two weeks.
What your treatment includes
Your treatment can include:
- Explanation of options
- Local anaesthetic for procedures
- Excision or other treatment
- Dressings and aftercare advice
- Stitch removal
- Pathology results discussed
Ask us any questions before your procedure.
From check to treatment, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, diagnose: biopsy or clinical assessment.
- Step 2, explain: treatment options and what to expect.
- Step 3, treat: onsite procedure or prescription.
- Step 4, review: healing check and results.
Skin cancer treatment fees in Carindale
Treatment costs depend on the type of procedure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Excision | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Freezing | Fee depends on the number of spots |
| Creams | Pharmacy cost, some PBS-subsidised |
| 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 cancer treatment in Carindale
Our clinic is inside Westfield Carindale on Level 1, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152. Pharmacies in the centre make it easy to fill a script for creams or dressings.
We treat patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Wishart.
- Pharmacies in the centre
- Treatment room onsite
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Chandler and Wishart 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 treatment questions
Excision, which removes the cancer and lets pathology confirm clear margins.
Superficial BCCs and some sunspots can be treated with prescription creams.
Usually for excisions, removed after one to two weeks.
A specialist technique for some facial skin cancers. We refer when needed.
Most scars fade over months. Sun protection helps.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
From check to treatment
See a skin cancer doctor 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.