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Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD

Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Services on the Gold Coast

AuzSkin provides skin checks, mole mapping and skin cancer treatment at our Chevron Island clinic in Surfers Paradise. Book a consultation to discuss your skin with a qualified medical practitioner.

  • Skin check consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes
  • Full skin examination using dermoscopy
  • Non-surgical and surgical management where clinically appropriate
  • Medicare rebates may apply for eligible services
Woman applying sunscreen outdoors by the water
56A Thomas Drive Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Gold Coast clinic56A Thomas Drive, Chevron Island
Qualified practitionersSkin checks are performed by a registered medical practitioner
Assessment and treatmentChecks, monitoring, non-surgical and surgical management
MedicareRebates may apply for eligible services

Skin cancer services at AuzSkin

What is appropriate for you is determined by your practitioner after an assessment. The services below are offered at the Chevron Island clinic.

Skin check consultation at AuzSkin Chevron Island, Gold Coast

Skin checks

A full body examination, carried out with a dermatoscope, so your skin can be assessed and any spots that need watching can be discussed with you.

  • 30 minute consultation
  • Total body photography for baseline tracking
  • Risk discussion based on your skin type, family history and sun exposure
  • Sun protection guidance
Mole mapping and monitoring at AuzSkin Surfers Paradise

Mole checks and mole mapping

For people with many moles, or a mole that looks like it has changed, digital mole mapping creates a record so the same lesion can be compared over time.

  • Dermoscopic imaging of monitored moles
  • Comparison against earlier images to identify change
  • Individual risk assessment
Non-surgical skin cancer treatment at AuzSkin Gold Coast

Non-surgical management

Options for superficial skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions, offered where they are clinically appropriate for your situation.

  • Cryotherapy for solar keratoses
  • Topical treatments prescribed where suitable
  • Photodynamic therapy
Surgical skin cancer treatment room at AuzSkin Chevron Island

Surgical management

Surgical removal of skin cancers that require it. Most procedures are performed in the clinic under local anaesthetic.

  • Biopsies for pathological diagnosis
  • Excision with appropriate closure, including flaps or grafts where needed
  • Wound care and scar management plans

What happens at your appointment

If you have noticed a new spot, a mole that looks different, or you simply have not had your skin checked in a while, this is what a visit involves.

  1. 1

    Book

    Choose a time online or call the clinic. Skin check consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Talk

    Tell your practitioner about anything you have noticed, along with your sun exposure and any family history.

  3. 3

    Examination

    Your skin is examined with a dermatoscope. Lesions that warrant monitoring can be photographed for comparison later.

  4. 4

    Next steps

    Your practitioner explains what they found and discusses monitoring, biopsy or treatment where appropriate.

Dr Zeeshan Ahmed, medical practitioner at AuzSkin Chevron Island

Dr Zeeshan Ahmed

MBBS, Diploma in Skin Cancer, Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine
AHPRA registration MED0002810183

Dr Ahmed is a qualified skin cancer and cosmetic doctor with clinical experience in plastic surgery and in skin cancer clinics in Australia, New Zealand and Dubai. He has a particular interest in skin cancer detection and management.

Visit AuzSkin Chevron Island

56A Thomas Drive
Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

The clinic sits on Chevron Island, a short drive from Surfers Paradise, Southport, Bundall, Main Beach, Benowa, Broadbeach and Ashmore.

Common questions

Where is the clinic?

56A Thomas Drive, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, on the Gold Coast. AuzSkin also has a Hope Island clinic, though this page and its booking links are for Chevron Island.

What happens during a skin check?

Your practitioner examines your skin using a dermatoscope and discusses anything you have noticed yourself. Consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes. Lesions that need watching can be photographed so they can be compared at a later visit. What happens next depends on what is found and is discussed with you.

How long does a skin check take?

Skin check consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes.

Is there a Medicare rebate?

Medicare rebates may apply for eligible services. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances and is determined by Medicare. The clinic can explain what applies to your appointment when you book.

Do I need a referral?

Please call the clinic on 0416 896 279 to confirm what is needed for the appointment you are booking.

Can I have a specific mole or spot looked at?

Yes. You can raise any spot, mole or area of skin you are concerned about during your consultation and your practitioner will assess it.

How do I book?

Use the booking panel on this page, call 0416 896 279, or send the appointment enquiry form and the clinic will contact you.

Book a skin check at Chevron Island

Arrange an appointment at our Surfers Paradise clinic to have your skin assessed and talk through what to do next.

56A Thomas Drive, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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