Skin cancer care
Skin cancer assessment and treatment.
Specialist dermatologist assessment for a concerning spot, biopsy result or confirmed skin cancer.
15 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland
No GP referral needed. If you have already been assessed or had a biopsy, let reception know.
Specialist consultation
Assessment guides the next step.
Skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. A specialist assessment helps confirm the diagnosis and determine the most appropriate treatment pathway.
Your dermatologist will review the lesion, biopsy result or referral and discuss whether monitoring, biopsy, standard excision, Mohs surgery or another approach is appropriate.
Mohs surgery is considered for selected higher-risk basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas; it is not the right treatment for every skin cancer.
Our dermatologists
Specialist skin cancer expertise.
Skin Specialist Centre provides medical and surgical dermatology at its Remuera centre. Our dermatologists include Dr Kevin McKerrow and Dr Junie Wong, whose practice includes skin cancer assessment and Mohs surgery.
Learn about their training and experience in the profiles above. Reception can advise which appointment is appropriate for your concern.
What to know
Know when to arrange an assessment.
Skin cancers do not all look the same. A new or changing mole or spot, a sore that does not heal, an area that repeatedly bleeds or crusts, or a lesion that looks different from your other spots should be assessed.
If you have already been assessed or had a biopsy, let reception know and bring any pathology report, previous assessment notes or referral you have. These help the dermatologist discuss the diagnosis and treatment options with you.
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Suspicious or changing moles and lesions
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
Do I need a GP referral for a skin cancer assessment?
No. You can contact reception directly for a skin cancer check or assessment of a concerning mole or lesion. If you have previously been assessed or had a biopsy, let reception know; any existing referral or pathology report is helpful, but a referral is not required.
Does every skin cancer need Mohs surgery?
No. Treatment depends on the cancer type, location, size, borders, pathology and previous treatment. Your dermatologist will explain whether standard excision, Mohs surgery or another approach is most appropriate.
Can I book treatment without a consultation?
A specialist consultation is normally required first so the diagnosis, procedure and required appointment time are clear. Reception can advise what to bring.
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Appointments and enquiries
Speak with reception about the next step.
Reception will help arrange the appropriate clinic, appointment type and time.