St George Skin Cancer Centre, Kogarah, New South Wales

Gardens Skin Cancer Centre

Level 2 "The Gardens", 470 Wodonga Place,
Albury NSW 2640

BOOK ONLINE CALL 02 9587 6033

St George Skin Cancer Centre

Skin Cancer Screening & Treatment

BOOK ONLINE CALL 02 9587 6033

St George Skin Cancer Centre

Skin Cancer Screening & Treatment

BOOK ONLINE CALL 02 9587 6033

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St George Skin Cancer Centre

Suite 9 Town Square Arcade,
7-9 Belgrave Street, Kogarah NSW 2217

P: 02 9587 6033

W: www.skincancercentres.com.au/kogarah

Working Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 8.30am - 4.30pm | Wed: Queries & bookings only. | Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm

Parking Instructions: Parking available in council carpark (entry via Derby Street) for $2.20/hr. Put receipt on dashboard and take lift to level 1 for entrance to arcade.

BOOK ONLINE CALL 02 9587 6033

St George Skin Cancer Centre provides prompt and effective access to skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment all under one roof.

Our purpose-built skin cancer centre delivers the highest standard of skin cancer care that save lives, with a specially qualified team of Skin Cancer Doctors who give expert, trusted advice in all areas of skin cancer management. Our doctors are supported by a team of highly trained staff who will confidently address all your skin cancer concerns.

We offer expert advice, full-body skin examinations, spot checks, treatment of all skin cancers and, most importantly, utmost peace of mind. Envisioning a world where nobody dies from skin cancer, we strive every day to provide excellent service to our patients. Thanks to our dedicated operating theatres and professional support team, patients face short waiting times to receive vital treatment.

St George Skin Cancer Centre is part of the National Skin Cancer Centres. We place a strong emphasis on excellence in medical care, which is strengthened by our commitment to research and education. All our doctors and support staff are involved in the ongoing education of GPs in Australia through university-certified skin cancer medicine programs.

Click here to browse our Frequently Asked Questions.

Dr Patrick Khoury

Skin Cancer Doctor

Dr Vy Huynh

Skin Cancer Doctor

Natalie

Practice Manager

Susie

Centre Nurse

Sam

Centre Nurse

Michael

Medical Receptionist

Full-body skin examinations

Regular full-body skin examinations are vital for catching cancers before they become serious. Skin exams take about 15 - 30 minutes, and the doctor will start by asking about your skin cancer risk factors and general health. You will need to undress to your underwear. If you wish, we can provide a blanket or gown for you to wear while the doctor inspects your body from head to toe, looking for abnormal moles or spots. We will not examine the genital area unless you have any spots in that region which particularly concern you.

Assessment with dermoscopy

The doctor will closely examine any unusual spots using a dermatoscope. This close-up perspective helps us assess whether a mole is normal or abnormal. It is a completely painless process that has been proven to increase the rate of skin cancer detection. We may also photograph a few spots to monitor changes over time, as this can be indicative of skin cancer.

Diagnosis through biopsies

If the doctor finds a suspicious spot that might be skin cancer, a sample of skin will be removed and sent to a pathology lab to be thoroughly examined under a microscope. This is called a biopsy, and it helps confirm whether the suspicious spot is cancerous. The most common biopsy techniques are shave and punch biopsies, which are both done under a local anaesthetic. A shave biopsy involves shaving off the top layer of skin with a small surgical blade, while a punch biopsy uses a tool like a tiny cookie cutter to remove all the layers of skin.

Skin cancer treatments

The treatment you receive for skin cancer will depend on the type, size and location of the skin cancer, and whether it has spread to other parts of your body. We offer various surgical and non-surgical treatments, including excisions of the tumour and surrounding tissue to ensure all the cancerous cells are entirely removed, curettage which is the method of scraping and burning the skin cancer, cryotherapy which is the method of freezing off the skin cancer with liquid nitrogen, and topical applications of creams that stimulate the immune system and destroy skin cancer.

We are dedicated to providing the best standard of patient care without compromise. Our highly qualified doctors will address your skin health needs promptly and efficiently, and our specially trained support staff will minimise waiting times and ensure your experience is as pleasant as possible.

St George Skin Cancer Centre is a private billing facility and we appreciate full payment on the day of consultation. We offer several payment options, including cash, EFTPOS and credit card. For your convenience, we use Medicare online so your rebate will be refunded promptly. Please ask our staff for more information.

With the exception of Veterans who will be fully bulk billed, patients will fall into one of two categories: Private and Concession which includes all Healthcare card, Pension card and NSW Seniors Concession card holders.

Annual skin checks and reviews

Concession

Short Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $12.25 [$30 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $17.75]

Medium Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $21.25 [$60 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $38.75]

Long Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $19.95 [$95 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $75.05]

Private

Short Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $27.25 [$45 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $17.75]

Medium Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $46.25 [$85 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $38.75]

Long Consult: Out-of-pocket cost: $44.95 [$120 up-front with a Medicare rebate of $75.05]