Skin cancer checks in Bulimba
Full body skin checks with doctors who have real training in skin cancer medicine. On site at Oxford Street Medical Centre, 200 Oxford Street, Bulimba.
Skin Cancer College Australasia trained
Why it is worth doing
Queensland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and our UV stays high all year, not just in summer. Most skin cancers are very treatable when they are found early. A full body skin check takes about half an hour, and it is one of the more worthwhile half hours you will spend on your health.
Book a check if you have noticed
A spot that has changed
A mole or spot that has changed in size, colour, shape or texture.
A new spot that stands out
A new spot that looks different from the ones around it.
A sore that will not heal
A sore or lesion that bleeds, crusts over, or keeps coming back.
Even with nothing obvious to point at, regular checks matter if you are fair skinned, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have a personal or family history of skin cancer. Your doctor will tell you how often you should come back.
What happens at a skin check
We talk through your history
Sun exposure, any previous skin cancers, family history, and anything you have spotted yourself.
A head to toe examination
Your doctor checks your skin using a dermatoscope, a handheld magnifier that shows what is happening beneath the surface of a spot and picks up changes the naked eye misses.
Anything suspicious gets discussed there and then
You will not be left wondering. The usual options are keeping an eye on it, taking a biopsy, or removing it.
Treatment happens here
If something needs to come off, that can usually be done on site rather than sending you somewhere new. And because this is a full general practice, the doctor who finds it can look after your follow up too.
Plenty of people put a skin check off because it feels a bit awkward. The examination is thorough but respectful, and you can choose a male or female doctor when you book.
Want the full picture, including how to prepare and what happens afterwards? See our skin checks page.
What we do
Everything starts with a proper skin check. From there, most of what needs doing happens on site.
Full body skin checks
Head to toe with a dermatoscope, 15 to 30 minutes. See exactly what happens at a check.
Biopsies and excisions
If something needs testing or removing, it is usually done here under local anaesthetic.
Monitoring and follow up
Borderline spots are documented and rechecked rather than cut out unnecessarily.
Our doctors
Two doctors, male and female. Choose who you see when you book.
Know your skin
The three types of skin cancer and the ABCDE mole guide, in plain English.
Questions answered
Cost, referrals, what to wear, how often to come. The things everyone asks.
Your doctors
Two doctors at Oxford Street Medical Centre do skin checks and skin procedures.
Dr Paul Bryan
MBBS, FRACGP, BSc, DCH
Trained in skin cancer medicine with the Skin Cancer College Australasia, with more than ten years in skin cancer medicine and thousands of skin cancers diagnosed and managed. Studied biomedical science and medicine at the University of Queensland.
Dr Patricia Porras Rodriguez
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
Skin checks and skin procedures, alongside a strong interest in women's health, paediatrics and chronic disease. Consultations also available in Spanish.
More about the team on our doctors page.
Know what you are looking for
Three main types of skin cancer, three very different personalities.
Melanoma
The dangerous one. A new spot, or a mole that changes in size, shape or colour. Can appear anywhere, even skin that never sees sun.
Basal cell carcinoma
The common one. A pearly lump or pale scaly patch that grows slowly but does not stop on its own.
Squamous cell carcinoma
The one that will not heal. A thickened, red, scaly spot or sore on sun exposed skin that can spread if ignored.
Learn the differences and the ABCDE mole guide on our types of skin cancer page.
What it costs
Oxford Street Medical Centre is a private billing practice. Fees are payable at the time of your appointment. The Medicare rebate depends on the length and type of your consultation. Biopsies, excisions and other procedures are charged separately and your doctor will talk you through the cost before anything goes ahead.
See the full fee scheduleWhere to find us
Bulimba Skin Cancer Clinic
at Oxford Street Medical Centre
Level 1, 200 Oxford Street
Bulimba QLD 4171
Free off street parking and lift access on site. We see patients from Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside, Cannon Hill, Norman Park and across Brisbane's inner east.
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Quick answers
Do I need a referral?
No. Book directly online or by phone, whenever suits.
How long does it take?
Most skin checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and booking only takes a minute.
Can I choose my doctor?
Yes, male or female. You pick when you book.
What if you find something?
It gets discussed on the spot, and most treatment happens on site.
More questions answered on the FAQ page.
Book a skin check in Bulimba
If it has been a while, or you have never had one, now is a good time. Choose the skin check appointment type when you book and the right amount of time is set aside.