Mitcham

Skin Check Clinics

Skin Check Clinic

The Importance of Skin Checks

While there is no national screening program for skin cancer, skin checks are an important source of early detection.  Australia experiences some of the highest levels of ultra-violet radiation in the world, primarily because we are close to the equator and have weather conditions that permit many blue-sky days. It is therefore no surprise that skin cancer (combined melanoma and non-melanoma) is the most common type of cancer in Australia. Skin cancer causes more Australian deaths than transport accidents, and every year Australian GPs conduct over a million patient consultations for skin cancer.

What to Expect During Your Consult

A skin check at our dedicated skin cancer clinic is generally completed in a fifteen-minute session and is a simple, full body check for skin cancer.  Doctors have on-site, specialised equipment that they use for skin checks and are equipped to undertake photographs for monitoring, biopsies, excisions, and use of cryotherapy or diathermy if required.  The majority of skin cancers are able to be handled by us but we may refer to a specialist for their input if the case is complex or at the patients request.

A full body skin check at our skin check clinic costs $101.40 ($41.40 rebatable from Medicare). Additional costs may apply if a biopsy is required.

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Dr Grant Baker

Dr Grant Baker is an Adelaide GP consulting from our Mitcham Medical Centre with an interest in skin, musculoskeletal and sports medicine.

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Dr Baker graduated from medical school at the University of Adelaide in 1993.

He undertook his intern year at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he also worked in the Emergency Department after undertaking some anaesthetics training in the United Kingdom. Dr Baker completed his Fellowship in General Practice in 1999.

He also has a Diploma in Obstetrics, a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Rural Skills (anaesthetics) and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education. He is a Clinical Lecturer with the Flinders University and Manager of Clinical Simulation for Sturt Fleurieu General Practice Education and Training. He is currently chair of the Riverland Division of General Practice and Board member of the Country South SA Medicare Local.

Dr Baker spent 15 years as a rural GP in the Riverland based in Barmera. Being a qualified tennis coach who has represented Australia at junior level he has always had an interest in Sports Medicine. He has a young family who are heavily involved in Basketball, Football and Tennis. When he is not busy running the children around he enjoys a hit of golf.

Dr Baker’s interests include Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Assessment and Injuries as well as minor procedures including skin lesion removals, in grown toenail surgery and skin cancer assessment.

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Dr Wendy Feng

Dr Wendy Feng is an Adelaide trained GP consulting from our Mitcham Medical Centre with interests in women’s health and sexual health.

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Dr Feng undertook her medical training at The University of Adelaide and graduated in 2015.

Dr Feng has worked in a number of Medical Centres and hospitals including, Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre, Reynella Medical Centre, Hackham Medical Centre, Repatriation General Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre. Dr Feng has hospital experience in ED, eating disorders, dermatology, infectious disease, gynaecology and obstetrics.

Dr Feng is particularly interested in Sexual Health, Women’s Health, Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Health. Wendy is accredited for obstetric shared care and does a range of minor procedures including; skin excisions, contraceptive devices insertion, ear microsuction and iron infusions.

Skin Check Clinic Mitcham

Welcome

Our Practice in Torrens Park, Mitcham is located at 105-107 Belair Road. The practice is part of a purpose built medical facility with innovative architectural design to provide state of the art facilities for the delivery of high quality Skin Check services to our patients. While there is no national screening program for skin cancer, skin checks are an important source of early detection. For high-risk individuals, they are especially important – this includes those with a fair complexion, freckles and red hair, those with high UV exposure or sunburn as a child, anyone with a previous melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer, or melanoma in a first degree relative. Call today on 8271 2222 and one of our friendly receptionists will be able to help in answering any health related queries you may have.

Practice Opening Hours are:
Monday – Friday 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM Saturday 9.00 AM – 12.00 PM

Where to Find Us

Based in Torrens Park, we proudly serve families and individuals across the surrounding area, including:

  • Kingswood
  • Mitcham
  • Daw Park
  • Cumberland Park
  • Hawthorn
  • Colonel Light Gardens
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