Skin Cancer Checks at Meroo St Family Practice, Bomaderry
At Meroo Street Family Practice, we provide skin cancer checks in Bomaderry for patients who want a professional assessment of their skin, moles, or changing spots. Skin cancer checks may be helpful if you have noticed a new or changing lesion, have had high sun exposure, have fair skin, have many moles, or have a personal or family history of skin cancer. Our clinic offers full-body skin checks using dermoscopy, with access to biopsy, lesion monitoring, treatment planning, and referral where needed. We also provide photographic monitoring, biopsies, and treatment of confirmed skin cancers where appropriate.
Who Should Book A Skin Cancer Check
A skin cancer check may be worth booking if you have:
- a new or changing mole or spot
- a lesion that is bleeding, crusting, or not healing
- a history of high sun exposure
- fair skin or a tendency to burn easily
- a large number of moles
- a personal or family history of skin cancer
- concerns about a lesion that looks different from the rest of your skin
People with fair skin, high sun exposure, many moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer may be at increased risk and may benefit from routine skin checks.
What Happens During Your Appointment
During a skin cancer check, your doctor will examine your skin for any lesions or spots that may need further assessment. Full-body skin checks are offered using dermoscopy, which allows the doctor to examine skin lesions more closely.
Depending on what is found, your appointment may include:
- examination of your skin and moles
- dermoscopic review of suspicious lesions
- photographic documentation for future comparison
- discussion of whether a lesion should be monitored, biopsied, treated, or referred
- advice about follow-up or future routine checks
If an area looks suspicious, the clinic can organise biopsy or treatment where appropriate, or provide referral for specialist care if needed.
Skin Cancer Services Available At Our Clinic
Meroo Street Family Practice offers:
- full-body skin cancer checks
- dermoscopy
- photographic documentation and monitoring
- skin biopsies
- treatment of confirmed skin cancers
- second opinions and referrals when needed.
This allows patients to access assessment and follow-up in one local clinic, with a clear pathway if further management is needed.
Meet Your Skin Health Doctor
Skin cancer checks at the clinic are provided by Dr Golnar Mousavi (MD). Dr Mousavi has an Advanced Certificate in Dermatology and is available for skin cancer work on Wednesdays.
How To Prepare For Your Skin Check
To help you prepare for your appointment:
- avoid wearing make-up or nail polish
- remove fake tan if possible
- note any spots or lesions that have changed
- bring a list of any concerns they want checked.
It can also help to think about:
- how long you have noticed the lesion
- whether it has changed in colour, size, shape, or texture
- whether it has been itchy, sore, bleeding, or not healing
Signs To Watch For Between Checks
It is important to look out for:
- changes in the size, shape, or colour of a mole
- itching or bleeding
- crusting
- a sore that does not heal
- any lesion that looks different from others on your skin.
If you notice any of these changes, it is worth arranging a GP appointment for assessment.
Local Skin Cancer Checks For Bomaderry, Nowra, And Nearby Areas
Meroo Street Family Practice is based in Bomaderry NSW and provides skin cancer checks for patients in Bomaderry, Nowra, and nearby Shoalhaven communities. The clinic is also convenient for patients travelling from surrounding areas, while keeping the location focus clear and easy to understand.
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Book A Skin Cancer Check
If you are looking for a skin cancer check in Bomaderry or near Nowra, Meroo Street Family Practice can help with full-body skin checks, dermoscopy, lesion monitoring, biopsies, and follow-up care.
Book online or call our clinic on (02) 4421 4655 to arrange an appointment. The clinic is located at 1 Meroo St, Bomaderry NSW 2541, with opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.
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.