Minor Procedures Performed by the Doctors in our Yarra Glen Clinic

Our doctors in Yarra Glen can perform minor surgical procedures. More serious matters will need to be referred to the appropriate specialist.

List of Procedures

The minor procedures our GPs can perform include:

• Skin Lesions: skin lesions can be reviewed by our General Practitioners to assess whether they can be removed in our clinic. .
• Suturing: Suturing of lacerations when required to  close an open wound to prevent infection and promote healing.

• Dressing Minor Wounds: Minor wounds can be dressed and managed at the clinic, with more complex wound care referred to the appropriate specialist.
• Contraceptives: Birth control devices can be inserted and removed.
• Biopsies: A biopsy is a procedure to remove a small sample of tissue for pathology examination.

Billing policy for procedures:  Billing for a procedure will incur an out of pocket cost – this will be discussed with you prior to booking a procedure.

Please Contact Us for More Information

Please call ahead on 03 84006061 for an appointment so that we can assess the situation before your arrival.