Standard appointment - $105 ($42.85 rebate)
Long appointment - $165 ($82.90 rebate)
$215 ($42.85 rebate)
This is performed by one of our practice nurses, assessed by a qualified doctor, and includes a full body skin assessment
Biopsy is the removal of skin tissue (by scraping, punch or excision) in order to study the specimen in a laboratory. Skin lesions are usually biopsied , in order to accurately plan management after a diagnosis is made.
Cryotherapy is a technique used to remove some abnormal or cancerous cells by freezing them with an extremely cold liquid (usually liquid nitrogen). It has the advantage of destroying the lesions whist trying not to damage the surrounding healthy skin.
Excision of skin cancer is the removal of a lesion by cutting the cancerous or pre cancerous cells, along with a margin of healthy skin around it. The wound is then closed with stitches.
Biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy and other skin cancer treatments may incur various fees. Where such treatments are required, your doctor will discuss these with you.
$130 out of pocket cost per fifteen minute slot the operation is booked in for
All consultations with qualified doctors are eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Bulk-billing is offered to veterans for eligible services.
Messages may be left for doctors during normal consulting hours, these will be passed on by reception staff.
Communication via email is kept to a minimum in line with our protection of patient health information and confidentiality requirements.
Test results are normally available within a week of being performed. If the doctor requires a follow up consultation, contact will be made by nursing or reception staff.
Patients who fail to attend an appointment and do not provide at least 4 hours notice are required to pay a cancellation fee of $50.
