At Buderim Medical Centre, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based skin cancer checks and treatment to help protect your health. With skin cancer making up around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers in Australia, regular skin checks are one of the most important tools for early detection and prevention.
Our Sunshine Coast lifestyle is amazing, but we live in the skin cancer capital of the world. So, when it comes to managing your skin cancer risks, prevention and early detection are your best defence. That’s why it’s important to get your skin checked regularly by a doctor experienced in performing skin cancer checks, with the right diagnostic tools, systems, and practice team behind them.
Our doctors perform full-body skin checks using dermatoscopy to assess moles, freckles, and skin lesions. This magnified tool helps us detect subtle changes and identify early signs of skin cancer.
We recommend regular skin checks for:
Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes especially for melanoma.
You can be assured that our GP specialists are highly qualified for this service and can give you the necessary advice on early detection.
We encourage you to book a skin check if you notice:
Even if you have no visible concerns, annual skin checks are highly recommended especially in Queensland, where UV exposure is among the highest in the world.
Protect your skin and your health book a skin check with our experienced GPs at Buderim Medical Centre. To ensure the right doctor and equipment are available, please call our reception to schedule your appointment.
Let us help you stay one step ahead of skin cancer with thorough and compassionate care.
Buderim Medical Centre acknowledges and pays respect to the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) People as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community. We pay respects to their Elders and ancestors, past and present. We are a safe and welcoming place for the LGBTQI+ community.