Health Care Services

Skin cancer accounts for the largest number of cancers diagnosed in Australia each year and we recommend that you have a full skin check on a regular basis with your GP.

Your doctor will be able to offer ante-natal and post-natal checks, pregnancy planning and advice and can work with your obstetrician or in conjunction with The Cairns Hospital for shared care during your pregnancy.

There are many options available for contraception and your GP can provide you with the information that you need to help you make the choice best suited to your needs.  Several of the doctors within the complex are experienced with Implanon insertions and removals and there are two doctors qualified in Mirena IUD insertion and removal.  Because every person is unique you will need to book an appointment prior to undergoing either of those procedures to discuss your situation.

For those trying to conceive, advice and referral options are available to help you on your path to parenthood.

All Australian Government Department of Health recommended vaccines can be accessed through the practice and are bulk billed.   The National Immunisation Program funds these vaccines and recommends that to get the best protection, vaccination should happen on its due date.  If your child needs their high school vaccinations, please ask to speak to your doctor or the nurses as they may need to be ordered from the Tropical Public Health Unit.  If you are from overseas and need to align your child’s immunisations with the Australian Immunisation schedule, please bring in any paperwork and the nurses will work with the Tropical Public Health Unit to get you up to date.

Travel vaccinations for children and their families are also available.

Childhood immunisations are due at the ages of:

• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• 2 years (ATSI children)
• 4 years

Your GP will be able to offer comprehensive and confidential advice and guidance on sexual health matters including prevention and protection information and screening and testing referrals.

Your G.P. can help you address your family’s general health needs, and can provide advice and management on:

• Smoking Cessation
• Management for a variety of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions, and stroke
• Mental health
• Weight management
• Childhood and adolescent health
• Wound management

McLeod Street Medical has a dedicated minor procedure room where doctors can perform:

• Skin biopsies
• Excision of lesions
• Ingrown toenail removal
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Implanon insertion and removal

We have an operating microscope that can be used for skin lesion assessment, removal of foreign bodies (eye and subcutaneous tissue), and ear toilet.