Minor surgical procedures in Carindale, no hospital wait.
Minor surgical procedures in Carindale are performed onsite by our GPs, from lesion removal to ingrown toenail management. Most take 15 to 45 minutes, so you can skip the hospital wait.
How to prepare for a minor surgical procedure
A little preparation makes minor surgical procedures go smoothly. Before your appointment at Carindale Doctors, tell your GP about any medicines you take, especially blood thinners, aspirin, anti-inflammatories and supplements like fish oil, as some may need adjusting. Eat a normal meal beforehand, since you’ll be having local anaesthetic, not a general anaesthetic.
Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the area being treated, and avoid applying creams or makeup there. If the procedure is on your foot, near your eye or on your right hand, consider arranging a lift home. Plan to avoid heavy exercise for a few days afterwards while the wound heals.
In short: To prepare for minor surgical procedures at Carindale Doctors inside Westfield Carindale, tell your GP about your medicines, eat normally, wear practical clothing and plan a lift home if needed. Procedures take 15 to 45 minutes under local anaesthetic. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Tell us about blood thinners and supplements
- Eat normally before your procedure
- Wear clothing that gives easy access
- Avoid creams on the area
- Arrange a lift for foot or eye procedures
- Plan a few days of light activity
Procedures without a hospital wait
Waiting lists for hospital minor procedures can be long. Our Carindale procedure room lets your GP handle many procedures within days, in a familiar setting.
See our main minor surgical procedures page.
Common minor procedures at our clinic
These are the procedures we perform most often:
- Skin cancer excisions and biopsies.
- Mole and skin tag removal.
- Cyst and small lipoma removal.
- Ingrown toenail wedge resection.
Your GP will confirm whether your procedure can be done in the clinic.
What your procedure includes
Your procedure includes:
- Pre-procedure check and consent
- Local anaesthetic
- The procedure
- Dressing and written aftercare
- Pathology where needed
- Follow-up appointment
Most people go home straight afterwards.
Your procedure day, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, check in: confirm your details and medicines.
- Step 2, prepare: the area is cleaned and numbed.
- Step 3, procedure: performed in our procedure room.
- Step 4, home: dressing applied and aftercare explained.
Minor surgical procedure fees in Carindale
Procedure fees depend on the type and complexity of the procedure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Pathology | Billed by the lab |
| Cosmetic procedures | No Medicare rebate |
| 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 |
Minor procedures in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, sits about 11 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Our procedure room is in our clinic on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management.
We perform procedures for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Tingalpa and Gumdale.
- Procedure room onsite
- Centre parking and lifts
- Pharmacies nearby
- Patients from Tingalpa and Gumdale 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
Preparing for a minor procedure
Yes, eat normally. You'll only have local anaesthetic.
Only if your GP advises. Never stop them on your own.
Usually yes, except after some foot, hand or eye procedures.
Most take 15 to 45 minutes.
Usually after a few days, or once stitches are out for some procedures.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book a minor procedure
No hospital wait 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.