Skin Cancer Checks & Melanoma Checks
Worried About a Mole or Spot?
Book your comprehensive skin check with our skin dedicated specialists today.
No referral required | Medicare rebates available
Skin Cancer Checks
Available Within One Week
“A lot of Australians get skin checks through GP-run skin clinics, and many patients are managed well that way. The difference at Derm Skin Specialists, is that you’re seeing a specialist dermatologist, which means my training is dedicated to skin disease and skin cancer, full time, over many years.” - Dr Mitch Robinson
✔ Comprehensive full-body skin checks
✔ Dermoscopic examination
✔ Diagnosis and treatment plan on the day where appropriate
✔ Biopsies performed when clinically indicated
✔ Surgical treatment available if required
✔ Ongoing surveillance
Meet our Skin Cancer Specialists
Dr Mitchell Robinson
Dr Mitchell Robinson is a Specialist Dermatologist (FACD) with expertise in comprehensive skin cancer checks, diagnosis and skin cancer surgery. He provides evidence-based assessment and management of suspicious skin lesions, from early detection through to surgical treatment and ongoing surveillance where appropriate.
Founder & Specialist Dermatologist
Dr Jimmy Wang
Dr Jimmy Wang is an experienced GP with a special interest in skin cancer. He performs comprehensive skin cancer checks, assesses suspicious skin lesions and provides management plans tailored to each patient's individual needs.
GP & Cosmetic PhysicianDon't Ignore a Changing Spot
Book an appointment if you've noticed:
• A new mole
• A mole changing in size, shape or colour
• A sore that won't heal
• A spot that repeatedly bleeds
• A persistent scaly patch
What the journey looks like at
Derm Skin Specialists
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Comprehensive consultation & assessment
You’ll begin with a specialist dermatology consultation, including a detailed history and dermoscopic assessment to evaluate your skin condition thoroughly. We’ll focus on any lesions that concern you and discuss next steps.
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Diagnosis & plan
If necessary, a biopsy will be performed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the depth of the issue. At the end of the visit, you’ll receive a clear plan outlining the best course of action, which may include monitoring, treatment, or surgery
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Ongoing follow-up & surveillance
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled as needed to ensure proper healing and ongoing surveillance. We remain dedicated to your care throughout the process, ensuring that your treatment is effective and your skin remains healthy.
What’s involved in a full skin check?
A full skin check is a head-to-toe skin examination. Most patients undress down to their underwear so the assessment is complete and consistent.
We examine the skin systematically using dermoscopy. Any lesions of concern are identified clearly so we can discuss them with you. You will leave knowing what looks benign, what needs watching, and what needs a biopsy or treatment.
If a biopsy is required, we’ll discuss the best biopsy approach for the lesion and the site. In some cases this can be done on the day, and in others it is planned.
Treatment options for early skin cancer and sun-damaged skin
Treatment is diagnosis-driven. Options can include:
Prescription field treatment
For actinic keratoses and field change, prescription creams may be used when appropriate. This can include 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod. These treatments work best with the right diagnosis and a clear plan for what a normal reaction looks like, how long to treat, and when to review.
Cutterage & Cryotherapy
For selected superficial lesions, curettage combined with cryotherapy can be an effective in-clinic option.
Surgery
For lesions that are invasive, aggressive, recurrent, or in higher-risk sites, surgery is often the most definitive option. Surgery is planned with careful attention to margins, anatomy, and closure.
Photodynamic therapy for selected legions
For selected early lesions, photodynamic therapy can be a tissue-sparing option. In carefully chosen cases, we also offer laser-assisted photodynamic therapy to improve penetration and response.
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen can be used for appropriate lesions as a quick in-clinic treatment.
Understanding skin cancer & sun damage
Skin cancer doesn’t always look like a classic mole. Early lesions can present as a persistent scaly patch, a sore that will not heal, a spot that bleeds easily, or a slowly enlarging lump.
The main conditions we assess and manage include:
• Melanoma
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma, including early intraepidermal carcinoma, also called Bowen’s disease
• Actinic keratoses, also called solar keratoses, which are a marker of sun damage and increased future risk
Sun damage can also show up as broader field change, where the skin has accumulated damage over years and multiple areas are at risk, even if only one spot is obvious.
Dr Mitch’s Take
A lot of Australians get skin checks through GP-run skin clinics, and many patients are managed well that way. The difference at DERM Skin Specialists is that you’re seeing a specialist dermatologist, which means my training is dedicated to skin disease and skin cancer, full time, over many years.
In practical terms, that changes two things. First, diagnosis is more than a quick look. It’s dermoscopy, pattern recognition, and knowing which lesions are truly low-risk versus which need biopsy or treatment. Second, the treatment plan is broader. Not every early skin cancer needs to be cut out, and not every spot should be left alone. Depending on the diagnosis and location, we may use field treatments such as prescription creams, cryotherapy, curettage and cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy including laser-assisted PDT, or surgery when that’s the safest option.
The goal is a plan that’s accurate and proportionate. Treat what needs treating, avoid unnecessary procedures, and use follow-up when monitoring is the right call.
What results to expect
A skin cancer consultation should leave you with clarity and a plan. We’ll explain which lesions look benign, which ones need closer assessment, and which ones warrant biopsy or treatment.
We use dermoscopy routinely and take a structured approach. Where a diagnosis cannot be made confidently on appearance alone, biopsy is the next step. In some situations, short-interval review is appropriate, and we’ll be clear on what to watch for and when to return.
If biopsies are taken, we’ll follow up the results and map out the next step, whether that’s reassurance, treatment, or surgery.
Not sure where to start?
If you have a changing spot, a non-healing sore, a persistent scaly patch, or you want a baseline skin cancer check or melanoma check with a specialist dermatologist, start with a dermatology consultation at Derm Skin Specialists.
Our most commonly asked questions
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only. Suitability, expected outcomes and Medicare eligibility depends on individual assessment.
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Yes. A full skin check is head to toe, and most patients undress down to their underwear.
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Yes, in many cases a biopsy can be performed on the same day as your skin cancer check if a suspicious lesion is identified.
If clinically appropriate, your clinician may take a small sample of the skin under local anaesthetic for laboratory analysis. In some situations, the biopsy may be scheduled for a later date depending on the lesion type, location, or treatment plan.
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Yes, some early skin cancers and precancerous lesions can be treated without traditional surgery, depending on the type, depth, and location.
Options may include treatments such as Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), topical prescription therapies, laser-based treatments, or cryotherapy for selected cases. These are generally suitable for superficial or early lesions.
More advanced or invasive skin cancers usually require surgical removal to ensure complete treatment. Your clinician will recommend the most appropriate option after assessment.
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Yes. At Derm Skin Specialists, our dermatologists assess and manage a range of sun-related skin concerns, including sun damage, precancerous lesions, and skin cancers. Treatment recommendations vary depending on the condition and may include prescription therapies, procedural treatments, laser-based interventions, or ongoing skin surveillance. A consultation is required to determine the most appropriate management plan for your skin.