Cryotherapy for warts and pre-cancers, punch biopsies for skin lesions, toenail (toe) resection for ingrown toenails, burn dressings, skin excisions, cyst removal and complex wound care — all performed onsite by our skin-trained GPs (including Dr Dipankar Chakraborty FRACGP and Dr Khawaja Bilal Akbar). Saves you a hospital appointment.
Dr Akbar has an international medical career spanning over 20 years across Pakistan, New Zealand and Australia. He began as a Surgical Registrar at institutions including Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, then transitioned to General Practice, building a foundation in both procedural and holistic care.
Dr Akbar has a clinical interest in minor surgical procedures including skin cancer surgery, cyst and lesion excisions, biopsies and foreign body removal. He also offers iron infusion therapy, mental health support, weight loss management and geriatric care.
Liquid nitrogen freezing of warts, plantar warts, solar keratoses (sun spots), seborrhoeic keratoses and superficial pre-cancers. No anaesthetic needed; quick.
3–6mm cylindrical skin sample for laboratory analysis of suspicious moles or rashes. Local anaesthetic, single stitch, results in 5 working days.
Surgical management of recurrent ingrown toenails — partial nail avulsion with phenolisation. Local anaesthetic, walk-in walk-out, full instructions for aftercare.
Initial assessment, debridement, silver dressings and follow-up reviews for thermal, chemical and electrical burns. Tetanus check.
Standard ellipse excision of suspicious moles, lesions, cysts and lipomas. Skin-trained GPs handle complex flap and graft repair.
Suture removal, complex wound dressings, infected wound management and dressing changes for chronic wounds.
Sebaceous cysts, lipomas and ganglion cysts removed under local anaesthetic. Cosmetic-quality closure.
Splinters, glass, fish hooks, embedded debris — removed with local anaesthetic where needed.
Minor surgical procedures at Botanic Ridge Doctors are performed by trained GPs in our procedure room. Most are completed in a single visit.
Your GP examines the area, discusses the procedure, takes consent and books the procedure visit if needed.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area. The procedure itself is typically 15–45 minutes depending on complexity.
Sutures or dressings are applied as needed. Your GP explains wound care, activity restrictions and signs to watch for.
Suture removal at 7–14 days. Pathology results (if biopsy taken) are reviewed at follow-up with management plan.
Procedures performed at Botanic Ridge Doctors include:
Standard procedure consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients. Many procedures attract additional private fees — particularly skin cancer surgeries, larger excisions and cosmetic procedures. Reception will quote at booking once the procedure type is known.
Bulk-billed consultations for eligible Medicare patients. Some procedures may attract a private fee — please contact reception to confirm costs at booking. Open 7 days, walk-ins accommodated where possible.
Important: The information on this page is general health information only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. Outcomes vary between individuals — your GP will assess your specific situation and recommend the right approach for you. If you have urgent symptoms, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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