General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Wound care
- Skin conditions
- Skin cancer diagnosis and management
Dr Mina Landy examining a spot on a patient’s arm with a dermatoscope
Skin biopsies and minor excisions in Delacombe, Ballarat.
When a spot needs a closer look or removing, our GPs can take a biopsy or perform a minor excision under local anaesthetic, then follow up your results and wound care.
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What to expect from a procedure.
Tap a step, or let it play through, to see what happens before, during and after.
Step 1 of 6
Assessment
A GP checks the spot
Your GP examines the spot and explains whether a biopsy or excision is recommended.
What happens
- Examination and history
- Options explained
- Risks and benefits
- Time to ask questions
Step 2 of 6
Booking
A longer appointment
Procedures are booked as a longer appointment so there’s time to do it properly.
What happens
- Longer procedure appointment
- Tell us about blood thinners
- Any cost confirmed first
- Wear comfortable clothing
Step 3 of 6
Procedure
Local anaesthetic
The area is numbed with a small injection, then the sample is taken or the spot removed.
What happens
- Local anaesthetic
- Punch, shave or excision
- Stitches if needed
- Usually quick
Step 4 of 6
Aftercare
Looking after the wound
You’ll get dressing advice, and our nurses can check the wound.
What happens
- Dressing and wound care
- Pain relief advice
- Signs of infection to watch for
- Nurse wound check
Step 5 of 6
Results
Pathology
The sample is sent to pathology and your GP follows up the results.
What happens
- Pathology results
- Follow-up appointment
- Further treatment if needed
- Specialist referral if needed
Step 6 of 6
Suture removal
Final check
Stitches are usually removed after one to two weeks, depending on the site.
What happens
- Suture removal by GP or nurse
- Scar care advice
- Ongoing skin checks
- Sun protection
Procedures we offer.
Minor skin procedures performed at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online with a GP who performs procedures, or call reception and we’ll book the right length.
GPs who perform procedures.
These GPs have interests in skin biopsies, lesion excision and minor procedures.
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Skin conditions
- Skin biopsies and lesion excisions
- Abscess drainage
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Skin cancer checks and management
- Minor skin procedures and wound care
GP Registrar
Dr Raji Durairaja
MBBSSpeaks English, Tamil- Implanon insertion
- Suturing and wound care
- Abscess drainage
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Skin checks
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
- Women’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s and children’s health
- Chronic disease management
Before your procedure.
Things to let us know:
- 1Blood thinners
Tell your GP if you take aspirin, warfarin or other blood thinners.
- 2Allergies
Let us know about any allergies, including to anaesthetic or dressings.
- 3Plan your week
Some sites need you to avoid swimming or heavy lifting for a few days.
- 4Bring questions
Your GP will explain the procedure and aftercare.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Procedure questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book a GP consultation to discuss this service Health JournalSun safety and skin cancer awareness in BallaratA small injection of local anaesthetic numbs the area first, so most people feel only a sting from the injection.
Eligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Some procedures and consumables may attract a fee, and reception will confirm first.
Your GP will explain how and when results are followed up.
Usually after one to two weeks, depending on where the wound is.
Usually yes for minor procedures, but your GP will advise based on the site.
Book a procedure appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.