Minor Surgery

Minor surgery is commonly provided in primary care practices, providing fast, competent removal and biopsies of skin lesions. Other services include cosmetic work such as removal of benign moles and skin tags. Ingrown toenail surgery is also commonly provided. 
These conditions do not need to be referred to a hospital, perhaps saving you a long wait or a cancelled appointment when a more serious case takes priority. 
If your doctor is unable to provide the procedure you need, he/she may know a neighbouring GP who does. Otherwise, the PHO will have a list of GPs trained in particular operations.

Dr Mark Bevin has been a member of Dunedin North Medical Center for 37 years and has now retired from general consulting to focus solely on skin cancer detection and management. This has been an interest for many years and he updates his skills regularly at courses in Australia and New Zealand. He is able to offer a full skin check at a regular weekly clinic, and surgery to remove lesions that do not require specialist management.