Dermatology Services

Skin Cancer Screening & Surgical Dermatology

New Zealand has a high melanoma burden, so early assessment of changing or suspicious lesions is one of the clinic’s most important services.

Skin Cancer Screening & Surgical Dermatology

Skin cancer assessment is a high-priority pathway for many Auckland patients. A specialist consultation may involve dermoscopy, comparison with previous history, biopsy, or surgical removal depending on the lesion and the patient’s risk profile.

The clinic’s dermatologists and skin cancer-focused medical team can guide patients from initial concern through diagnosis and treatment planning. Where more complex procedural care is appropriate, that pathway is discussed clearly before treatment.

What to expect

Care is planned around diagnosis, suitability, expected downtime, and any information already available.

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Full skin examination where appropriate

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Dermoscopy and specialist lesion assessment

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Diagnostic biopsy or excision when indicated

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Surgical planning for confirmed skin cancers

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Coordination of ongoing surveillance for higher-risk patients

Questions

When should a spot be checked?

Arrange assessment for a new, changing, bleeding, painful, itchy, or non-healing spot, or if a mole looks different from the others around it.

Is every skin check the same?

No. The right pathway depends on risk factors, the number and type of lesions, previous skin cancer history, and whether a specific spot needs urgent assessment.

Related conditions and procedures

These pages explain procedure options and common concerns that may sit within this service area.

Consultation

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Share the concern, timing, previous treatment, and any preferred clinician so the clinic can review the most appropriate starting point.

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