Wound care in Carindale, so you heal properly.
Our wound care in Carindale looks after cuts, skin tears and post-operative sites with routine dressing changes. Visits are quick and nurse-led, so you don't need to see a GP first.
How wounds heal, and how wound care helps
Every wound goes through stages of healing. First, bleeding stops and the body sends in cells to fight infection, which causes some redness and swelling. Next, new tissue starts to fill the wound, and finally the skin closes over and strengthens, a process that can continue for months. Good wound care supports each of these stages by keeping the wound clean, moist and protected.
At Carindale Doctors, our practice nurses provide routine wound care for cuts, grazes, skin tears and post-operative sites. Each visit includes removing the old dressing, cleaning the wound, checking how it’s healing and applying a fresh dressing suited to the stage it’s at. If healing stalls or there are signs of infection, a GP reviews you, often at the same visit.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides nurse-led wound care inside Westfield Carindale for cuts, grazes, skin tears and post-operative wounds, supporting each stage of healing with cleaning, checks and the right dressing. GP review is available if needed. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Cuts and grazes
- Skin tears
- Post-operative wounds
- Cleaning and fresh dressings
- Healing checked at each visit
- GP review if healing stalls
Why professional wound care matters
Many wounds heal on their own, but some benefit from professional care, especially if they’re deep, dirty, in a tricky spot or slow to heal. Our Carindale nurses choose dressings that suit your wound and lifestyle, helping you heal properly the first time.
See our main wound care and dressing page.
Things that slow wound healing
These factors can slow healing:
- Diabetes: especially if blood sugar is high.
- Smoking: which reduces blood flow to the skin.
- Poor circulation: common in the lower legs.
- Infection: which stalls the healing process.
Your nurse and GP can help address these to speed up healing.
What your wound care visit includes
Your visit includes:
- Removal of the old dressing
- Gentle cleaning
- Healing assessment
- Fresh dressing suited to the wound
- Advice on caring for it at home
- Next appointment scheduled
Most visits take 15 to 20 minutes.
Wound care, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, assess: your nurse checks the wound.
- Step 2, clean: gentle cleaning of the area.
- Step 3, dress: the right dressing for the stage of healing.
- Step 4, plan: next visit booked and GP review if needed.
Wound care costs in Carindale
Wound care costs depend on the visit and the dressings used.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse wound care visit | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Dressings | Cost depends on the type of dressing |
| GP review | Standard consultation if needed |
| 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 in Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152, with lifts close to the car parks.
We provide wound care for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Holland Park.
- Lifts close to the car parks
- Nurse-led appointments
- Pharmacies nearby for dressings
- Patients from Chandler 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 care questions
Not usually. You can book directly with our nursing team.
It depends on the wound and dressing. Your nurse will advise.
Many dressings are waterproof. Ask your nurse.
Your nurse will arrange a GP review.
Yes, skin tears are common and well managed with the right dressing.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book wound care
So you heal properly, 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.