Emergency Appointments
The Dermatology Institute of Victoria offers a cooperative emergency appointments for the quick treatment of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer.
How do I access the appointment?
Access to our emergency appointments are exclusively through doctor referrals only. Please make an appointment at your GP if you're concerned about any spots, moles, or skin lesions. Your GP will then refer you to our clinic for specialised care. Please note, this is not a general skin checking service.
What does the appointment involve?
Emergency appointments involve our dermatologists performing routine excisions of skin cancers, ensuring thorough and precise removal. For more complex cases, we provide on-site Mohs micrographic surgery which is considered the most effective technique for the removal of skin cancer with the highest reported success rate. The method aims to conserve as much normal skin as possible. This technique is specialised for the removal of severe melanomas or when aiming for the most aesthetically pleasing result in skin cancer treatment.
Mohs micrographic surgery is performed by Professor Greg Goodman. With over 35 years of experience, Professor Goodman stands as the first Mohs micrographic surgeon in Victoria. His expertise extends to heading the Mohs micrographic unit at the Skin and Cancer Foundation. Additionally, our clinic offers optimal post-operative scar revision techniques under the expertise of Professor Goodman, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.