Skin Cancer Services

Skin Cancer Clinic

As Townsville is still known internationally as the Skin Cancer Capital of the World, we have made it our mission to change this reputation by offering superior primary care skin cancer services. Our clinic offers comprehensive screening, diagnosis, and management of skin cancers and melanomas for all patients.


One of the key services we offer at Heatley Medical & Skin Cancer Clinic is our mole check with dermoscopy. This advanced technique allows our practitioners to examine moles and other skin lesions in great detail, ensuring that any potential skin cancer is identified and treated as early as possible.



We also offer total body photography with Canfield Scientific Intellistudio 2. This state-of-the-art technology allows us to capture detailed images of your entire body, helping us to identify any suspicious moles or skin lesions that may be difficult to see with the naked eye.


In addition to these services, we also offer specialised skin cancer surgery options such as skin grafts (full thickness pit), flaps, wedge resection ears, and lips. Our practitioners have the expertise and experience needed to perform these procedures safely and effectively, ensuring that any skin cancer is removed and treated as quickly as possible.

We also provide our patients with highly detailed pathology reports from our team of highly trained dermaopathologists, who work closely with our practitioners to provide accurate and comprehensive diagnosis.


At Heatley Medical & Skin Care Centre, we pride ourselves on having a shared health journey with our patients, working closely with them to achieve their health goals. We strive to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community. Trust us to provide you with the highest quality care. Book your appointment today and let us help you achieve your best health.

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Mole Check - Dermoscopy

Mole check with dermoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a handheld device, called a dermoscope, to examine the surface of a mole or pigmented lesion in great detail. It is used to identify and monitor potential skin cancer, especially for early detection and management of malignant melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer.

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Total Body Photography

Total Body Photography with Canfield Scientific Intellistudio 2 is a state-of-the-art technology that allows our practitioners to capture detailed images of a patient's entire body, helping to identify any suspicious moles or skin lesions that may be difficult to see with the naked eye. This technology is useful in early detection of skin cancer.

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Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin cancer surgery is a procedure that removes abnormal or cancerous cells from the skin. It is an effective way to treat skin cancer and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the body. We can perform biopsy (shave, excision and punch), Skin Grafts (full thickness, split), flaps wedge resection ear and lip procedures.

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Specialised Reporting

We pride ourselves on providing our patients with highly detailed pathology reports that are carefully examined by our team of highly trained dermaopathologists, who work closely with our practitioners to ensure an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis, giving our patients peace of mind and the best possible treatment plan.

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