?

Dunedin - South Otago > Specialised Primary Health Care >

Dunedin Skin and Surgery Clinic

Skin Cancer Service, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Vasectomy

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Dunedin Skin and Surgery Clinic is a new practice located in the Dunedin City GP clinic on Pitt Street, Dunedin.
Dr Niranjan Sharma is our specialist GP who has undertaken additional training in skin cancer medicine, surgery and dermoscopy.  He has a special interest in skin conditions. Currently, he is enrolled in the fellowship programme in Dermatology with the Australian Institute of Dermatology under Dr Ian McColl, a fellow Dermatologist. It does not make him a specialist Dermatologist but equips him with knowledge and expertise to deliver a high level of care of skin conditions. He has attained an advanced certificate in skin cancer medicine and surgery as well as a certificate in dermoscopy, and is an Accredited GP with Special Interest in Skin [GPSI].

Dr Niranjan also offers No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy and circumcision services, Vandenboss Procedure for Ingrown Toe Nail, Lipomectomy, Ganglionectomy, Keloid treatment, Meibomian Cyst and skin lumps and bumps.

Doctors

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Skin and minor surgery price list

All surgeries will be performed under local anaesthesia

All operations must be confirmed the day prior. Please note that a 50% cancellation fee may apply if you do not give us more than 24 hours notice

Prices effective from 8th October 2023

 

PRICE LIST FOR MINOR SURGERY

 

Minor Surgery

Price

Additional Information

Vasectomy                                          $595                             Excludes Consultation

Ganglion                                              $850                            Excludes consultation.
Ingrown Toenail

(One side)                                            $520                           Excludes consultation.

Ingrown Toenail

(Both side)                                           $740                            Same Toe same day surgery.

Meibomian Cyst (Stye)                        $450                            Excludes consultation.

Lipoma                                                From $460*                

Ganglion                                              $1400*                        Discuss with Dr Niranjan Sharma

          before surgery

Meibomian Cyst                                  $450                            N/A

Dupuytren’s Contracture                    From $750*                 Discuss with Dr Niranjan Sharma

         before surgery

Carpel Tunnel Surgery (One Side)       $1600*                        Discuss with Dr Niranjan Sharma

        before surgery

(Both side)                                           $3000*                        Discuss with Dr Niranjan Sharma

        before surgery

 Trigger Finger                                     From $750                  

 Cautery verruca (foot block)               $400                            Excludes consultation.

 Punch Biopsy – Single Lesion              $230                            N/A     

 Shave Biopsy – Single Lesion              $290                            N/A     
 Incisional Biopsy - Single Lesion         $290                            N/A

 NB: Please see Dr Niranjan Sharma for a pre-operative consultation first.

  *Price varies according to complexity of the procedure and the length of time taken.

 

Circumcision

Price

Community Services Card

Baby to 6 months                                        $600                                                       $600

6 months –  9 years**                                  $800                                                       $800

10 years to 17 years                                    $800                                                       $800

18 years plus                                               $1450                                                    $1450

 

*Price varies due to the complexity of the procedure and the time taken.

** May not be possible due to child being unsettled.

 

 

SKIN MINOR SURGERY

 

Moles/Skin Cancers

Price

Additional Information

Body                                              From $450                         Free under WellSouth GPSI

         Programme for Skin Cancers.

Face                                                From $650                        Free under WellSouth GPSI

         Programme for Skin Cancers.

 Excision with Flap or Graft Repair  From $850                       Free under WellSouth GPSI

 

         Programme for Skin Cancers.

 

Hair Transplant                                    TBC*                             Discuss with Dr Niranjan Sharma

          before surgery

SKIN CONSULT

 

Procedure

Price

Additional Information

Skin Consult (15 minutes)                   $125                                        Without Photography

Full Skin Check (30 minutes)               $250                                        Without Photography

Full Skin Check (60 minutes)               $600                                        With Photography

Spot Check                                          Free                                         No Photography

Liquid Nitrogen                                   $125                                        3 to 4 lesions

Liquid Nitrogen                                   $250                                        More than 4 lesions

Post op suture removal                       $125

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Wed 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fri – Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali

Services Provided

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.

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.

Skin cancer service

Skin cancer services provide management of common skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Skin cancer services can provide: Diagnosis: skin checks and biopsies can be used to identify suspicious moles, lesions, or spots and diagnose different types of skin cancer. Treatment: treatment options include surgical removal, cryotherapy, and topical treatments. Specialist Referral: for more complex cases providers can refer you to specialists for advanced care and treatment.

Skin cancer services provide management of common skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.

Skin cancer services can provide:

  • Diagnosis: skin checks and biopsies can be used to identify suspicious moles, lesions, or spots and diagnose different types of skin cancer.
  • Treatment: treatment options include surgical removal, cryotherapy, and topical treatments.
  • Specialist Referral: for more complex cases providers can refer you to specialists for advanced care and treatment.
Sexual and reproductive health

Circumcision service Circumcision service

  • Male sexual health

Circumcision service

Vasectomy

If a man decides he does not want to father children, he may choose to have a vasectomy which is a simple and effective method of sterilisation. During this surgical procedure, the vas deferens (the tubes carrying sperm from the testicles to the penis) are cut. A vasectomy can be carried out in a doctor's surgery and takes between 30 and 60 minutes. No needle, no scalpel service

If a man decides he does not want to father children, he may choose to have a vasectomy which is a simple and effective method of sterilisation.
During this surgical procedure, the vas deferens (the tubes carrying sperm from the testicles to the penis) are cut. A vasectomy can be carried out in a doctor's surgery and takes between 30 and 60 minutes.

No needle, no scalpel service

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Wheelchair accessible toilet

Travel Directions

We are located on the ground floor of 2 Pitt Street.  Please go down the driveway to find the entrance to Dunedin City GP.  The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Public Transport

We're located just off the main road (George Street) 2 minutes walk from bus stops whether travelling north or south.

Parking

We have parking available for those who have impaired mobility.

Contact Details

2B Pitt Street, Dunedin

Dunedin - South Otago

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Book an appointment

2B Pitt Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin
Otago 9016

Information about this location

View on Google Maps

Get directions

Street Address

2B Pitt Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin
Otago 9016

This page was last updated at 10:45AM on July 22, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dunedin Skin and Surgery Clinic.