Wound care and dressing in Carindale, nurse-led.
Wound care and dressing in Carindale for everyday wounds, post-operative sites and skin tears, with dressing changes handled by our nursing team. There's no need to see a GP first, and Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Choosing the right wound dressing
Modern wound dressings are designed for different jobs. Film dressings protect shallow wounds while letting you see the skin. Foam dressings cushion and absorb moderate fluid. Hydrocolloid dressings keep dry wounds moist and are often used on skin tears and small ulcers. Alginate dressings absorb heavy fluid and can help with minor bleeding. Choosing the right one can speed healing and reduce pain at each change.
At Carindale Doctors, our nursing team assesses your wound’s size, depth, moisture and location, then chooses a dressing to match. As your wound changes, so does the dressing, so you’re always getting what suits that stage of healing.
In short: Carindale Doctors’ nurse-led wound care and dressing service inside Westfield Carindale matches film, foam, hydrocolloid and alginate dressings to your wound’s needs and adjusts them as it heals. You can book directly with our nurses. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Film dressings for shallow wounds
- Foam dressings for cushioning and absorption
- Hydrocolloid dressings for dry wounds
- Alginate dressings for heavy fluid
- Dressings changed as the wound heals
- Book directly with our nurses
Expert dressing choice in Carindale
The right dressing can mean fewer changes, less pain and faster healing. Our Carindale nurses keep up with modern wound care products, so you get dressings that suit your wound and lifestyle.
See our main wound care and dressing page.
Common dressing problems we fix
These are dressing problems we often help with:
- Leaking: the dressing isn't absorbent enough.
- Sticking: the dressing pulls on the wound when removed.
- Skin irritation: from adhesives.
- Falling off: on joints or awkward areas.
A different dressing usually solves these.
What your dressing appointment includes
Your appointment includes:
- Removal of the old dressing
- Wound cleaning
- Healing assessment
- Choice of the right dressing
- Advice for home
- Next visit booked
Most visits take 15 to 20 minutes.
Dressing your wound, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, assess: size, depth and fluid levels.
- Step 2, choose: the dressing that suits the wound.
- Step 3, apply: gently and securely.
- Step 4, adjust: change dressings as healing progresses.
Wound care and dressing costs in Carindale
Costs depend on your visits and the type of dressing used.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse visit | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Dressings | Cost depends on the type |
| 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 |
Wound care and dressing in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is a busy suburb in Brisbane’s east. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, with pharmacies nearby stocking dressing supplies.
We care for wounds for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Tingalpa and Holland Park.
- Pharmacies nearby for supplies
- Lifts and step-free access
- Centre parking
- 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 |
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
Wound dressing questions
It depends on the wound's size, depth and fluid. Your nurse will choose.
Yes, but ask us which type, as the wrong one can slow healing.
It varies by dressing and wound. Your nurse will advise.
Yes, book directly with our nurses.
Tell us, as there are adhesive-free options.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book wound care and dressing
Nurse-led 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.