Full body skin check in Carindale, head to toe.
A full body skin check in Carindale gives you a careful head-to-toe examination of every mole and spot. If anything looks suspicious, further checks, biopsies and excisions are available in the one practice.
What a full body skin check covers
A full body skin check is exactly that: a careful look at all of your skin, from your scalp to the soles of your feet. Skin cancers can appear in places you rarely see, including your back, behind your ears, between your toes, under your nails and on areas that don’t get much sun. That’s why a thorough, systematic examination matters.
At Carindale Doctors, your GP examines your skin in good light and uses a dermatoscope, a handheld magnifier with its own light source, to look closely at moles and spots. You can keep your underwear on, and you’re welcome to ask for a chaperone. Anything of concern is explained to you, and a plan is made on the spot.
In short: Carindale Doctors offers full body skin checks inside Westfield Carindale, examining your skin from scalp to soles with a dermatoscope. Suspicious spots can be biopsied or excised in the same practice. Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and concession card holders receive a discount.
- Scalp, face, ears and neck
- Back, chest and abdomen
- Arms, hands and fingernails
- Legs, feet, soles and between toes
- Dermatoscope examination of moles
- Biopsy or excision available onsite
Why thoroughness matters in Queensland
Queensland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and Carindale’s sunny, outdoor lifestyle means plenty of UV exposure over a lifetime. A thorough full body skin check gives the best chance of finding skin cancer early, when it’s simplest to treat.
Learn more on our main skin check page.
Places skin cancers are often missed
These areas are easy to miss when checking your own skin:
- Your back: impossible to see properly without help.
- Your scalp: especially under hair.
- Behind the ears and on the neck.
- Feet: including soles and between toes.
Ask a partner or family member to help with your monthly self-checks.
What your full body skin check includes
Your check includes:
- Skin cancer risk review
- Head-to-toe skin examination
- Dermatoscope assessment of moles and spots
- Explanation of any concerns
- Biopsy or excision booked if needed
- Advice on how often to return
Allow around 20 to 30 minutes.
Your full body skin check, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, history: your risk factors and any spots you've noticed.
- Step 2, examine: a systematic check from head to toe.
- Step 3, explain: anything of concern discussed with you.
- Step 4, plan: treatment or your next check date.
Full body skin check costs in Carindale
Skin checks are billed as GP consultations, with procedures billed separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Skin check consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Biopsy or excision | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Pathology | Billed by the lab |
| 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 |
Full body skin checks in Carindale
Carindale’s parks, sporting fields and the Bulimba Creek bikeway mean locals spend plenty of time outdoors. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152.
We check skin for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Holland Park.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Centre parking and lifts
- Bus interchange at the centre
- 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 |
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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
Full body skin check questions
You'll undress to your underwear, and a gown or sheet is provided. A chaperone is available.
Usually 20 to 30 minutes.
It depends on your risk. Many people benefit from yearly checks.
Sometimes. Otherwise we'll book a procedure appointment.
Yes, so your nails can be checked.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book your full body skin check
Head to toe 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.