Skin Cancer Checks at Meroo St Family Practice, Bomaderry
Protect Your Skin and Preserve Your Health
Living in Australia means enjoying the outdoors, but it also means staying vigilant about your skin health. Meroo Street Family Practice offers thorough skin cancer checks to help detect and fight the early signs of skin cancer to help keep your health on track.
Our team understands how important it is to prevent health problems from getting worse by early detection. Whether you’ve noticed a new spot, have a personal or family history of skin cancer, or simply want reassurance, a regular skin cancer check is a simple but powerful step in protecting your well-being.
Why Regular Skin Checks Matter
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia, but when caught early, it’s highly treatable. A professional skin cancer health service can help detect changes in your skin before they become more serious.
Our skin professionals at Meroo Street Family Practice recommend getting skin checks as part of your regular health routine, especially if you have had significant sun exposure, a history of sunburn, or changes in moles or spots.
What to Expect from Our Skin Cancer Clinic
Our skin cancer clinic offers a range of services, including:
- Full-body skin cancer checks using dermoscopy
- Photographic documentation of suspicious lesions for ongoing monitoring
- Biopsies (punch, shave, excisional) for diagnostic confirmation
- Treatment of confirmed skin cancers, including:
- Simple excisions
- Wide excisions for melanoma
- Complex excision and flap repairs
- Skin grafting and scar revision techniques
- Second opinions and referrals to tertiary centres, if needed
Your comfort and understanding are important to us, ensuring you get to be checked, informed and treated with compassionate, quality care.
Meet Your Skin Health Doctor
Dr Golnar Mousavi (MD)
Dr Golnar brings a wealth of experience in chronic conditions and general medicine, and holds an advanced certificate in dermatology. Dr Golnar is available at Meroo Street Family Practice every Wednesday, where he offers compassionate, evidence-based care for skin health, and helps patients make informed decisions with confidence.
Prioritise Your Skin Health with Expert Care
At Meroo Street Family Practice, we’re proud to offer accessible and professional skin cancer health services to the communities of Bomaderry and Nowra. With personalised attention and comprehensive care, we make your skin health a priority—because early detection can make all the difference.
Protecting your skin is a lifelong commitment, and we’re here to support you with our skin cancer health services to the communities of Bomaderry, Nowra and other nearby suburbs. Let us help you get early detection before anything gets worse.
Book a consultation with Meroo Street Family Practice today to schedule your skin cancer check.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a skin cancer check?
Your GP examines your skin from head to toe, uses dermoscopy to look at spots more closely, and may use photographic monitoring. If a lesion is suspicious, we can arrange a biopsy and discuss treatment options.
Do I need routine skin checks every year?
Not everyone needs scheduled checks. Australia doesn’t run a population-wide screening program; instead, your GP will tailor the check-up frequency to your personal risk (skin type, sun exposure, history of skin cancer, family history).
Who is considered higher risk?
People with very fair skin, many moles, a personal/family history of skin cancer, heavy sun exposure or immunosuppression are often higher risk and may benefit from regular GP checks and a self-check plan. Your GP will advise for you.
What is dermoscopy and why is it used?
Dermoscopy is a magnified, polarised light exam of skin lesions. In trained hands it improves diagnostic accuracy for melanoma and other skin cancers and helps reduce unnecessary excisions.
Can you do biopsies or treatment on site?
Yes—when required we can organise biopsies and discuss appropriate treatments (e.g., lesion removal or other options) as part of your care pathway.
What changes should I watch for between checks?
Book promptly if you notice a new spot, a sore that won’t heal, or a changing mole (size, shape, colour), including ABCDE features. We’ll assess and advise next steps.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Please arrive with clean skin (avoid heavy makeup/fake tan on areas to be checked), note any spots you’re worried about, and bring your Medicare card plus a current medication list. (General clinic guidance aligned with our service and Cancer Council advice.)
Do you bulk bill skin checks?
We’re a mixed-billing practice; some patients/services may be bulk billed. Reception can confirm any gap fees when you book.
How do I book?
Book online or call reception—choose “Skin Cancer Check” so we allocate enough time.
Where are the checks done?
Skin checks are provided at Meroo Street Family Practice, Bomaderry (serving Bomaderry–Nowra). See our site for directions and details.