Carindale melanoma check, with onsite follow-up.
A melanoma check in Carindale gives any new or changing mole a prompt, careful look as part of a full body skin check. If a spot looks suspicious, our GPs can arrange biopsy or excision onsite.
The different types of melanoma
Melanoma doesn’t always look the same. Superficial spreading melanoma is the most common type, usually a flat, irregular mole that slowly changes. Nodular melanoma grows quickly as a raised, firm lump, sometimes pink or red rather than dark. Lentigo maligna melanoma tends to appear as a slowly growing brown patch on sun-damaged skin in older people, and acral melanoma appears on the palms, soles or under the nails.
At Carindale Doctors, our melanoma checks look for all of these patterns. Your GP examines every part of your skin, including nails and soles, and pays close attention to anything new, changing or unusual. Suspicious spots are biopsied or removed onsite, with prompt follow-up of results.
In short: Carindale Doctors’ melanoma checks inside Westfield Carindale look for superficial spreading, nodular, lentigo maligna and acral melanoma, examining all skin including nails and soles. Suspicious spots are biopsied or removed onsite with prompt follow-up. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Superficial spreading melanoma
- Nodular melanoma
- Lentigo maligna melanoma
- Acral melanoma on palms, soles and nails
- Full examination including nails
- Prompt onsite follow-up
Prompt follow-up in Carindale
If a spot looks suspicious, our Carindale GPs can usually biopsy or remove it within days and call you about the result. If melanoma is confirmed, we’ll arrange any wider excision or specialist care you need.
See our main melanoma check page.
If melanoma is diagnosed
If a biopsy confirms melanoma, the usual next steps are:
- Wider excision: removing more skin around the site.
- Staging: depending on the thickness of the melanoma.
- Specialist referral: for thicker or more advanced melanoma.
- Regular follow-up: skin and lymph node checks.
Your GP will explain each step and support you throughout.
What your melanoma check includes
Your check includes:
- Risk assessment
- Full body examination
- Nails, palms and soles checked
- Dermatoscope review
- Biopsy or removal if needed
- Follow-up plan
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Your melanoma check, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, examine: every area of skin, including nails and soles.
- Step 2, identify: anything new, changing or unusual.
- Step 3, act: biopsy or removal onsite.
- Step 4, follow up: results and next steps.
Melanoma check fees in Carindale
Melanoma checks are billed as GP consultations, with procedures billed separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Biopsy or excision | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| 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 |
Melanoma checks in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, sits about 11 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, with centre parking and lifts.
We provide melanoma checks for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Tingalpa and Holland Park.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Treatment room onsite
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Tingalpa and Holland Park 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 |
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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
Melanoma questions from Carindale patients
No, some melanomas are pink, red or skin-coloured, especially nodular melanoma.
Yes, as a dark streak or discolouration not caused by injury.
Usually a wider excision, with specialist care for thicker melanomas.
Regularly, often every 3 to 6 months at first.
Yes, every area of skin is examined.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book your melanoma check
With onsite follow-up 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.
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Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.