YOUR LOCAL SKIN CANCER CLINIC
Skin Checks for Malvern Residents
Your nearest SkinGP Skin Cancer Clinic is just east along Malvern Road in Glen Iris, about 8 to 10 minutes from central Malvern by car.
A full skin check takes 30 to 40 minutes; there’s on-site parking, and you’ll have your result before you leave.
A skin check that fits around a full week
Between work, school pick-ups and Saturday sport, a skin check is easy to keep putting off. It shouldn’t be.
An appointment at SkinGP Glen Iris fits comfortably into a long lunch or the gap before school finishes, and everything happens in one visit: photography, examination, and a biopsy or sunspot treatment plan if you need one.
We’ll also put you on our reminder system, so next year’s check doesn’t slip off the calendar.
Getting to SkinGP Glen Iris from Malvern
By car: head east along Malvern Road to 1601 Malvern Road, Glen Iris. On-site parking at the clinic.
By Train: the nearest train station is Gardiner, on the Glen Waverley line, about a 5-minute walk from the clinic.
By Tram: Route 72, on the Melbourne University to Camberwell tram line stops outside the clinic (stop 50).
Sun exposure you might not count
The Glenferrie Road coffee run, a morning in the Malvern Public Gardens, sideline duty at school sport, the walk to the station. None of it feels like “being in the sun”, but in Melbourne the UV is high enough to damage unprotected skin for much of the year. That everyday exposure adds up over decades, which is why we recommend most adults have a full skin check every year.
Do I need a dermatologist?
Many people search for a dermatologist when what they need is a thorough skin check. You don’t need a referral or a specialist for that. Most of SkinGP’s doctors are Accredited Skin Cancer Doctors, with advanced training and formal assessment in skin cancer medicine through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, and our doctors diagnose and treat most skin cancers in the clinic. If you ever need a specialist dermatologist or surgeon, we’ll refer you and send your results and images ahead.
Image via Victoria Walks
What it costs
A full skin check is currently $228 out of pocket for all patients, including mole mapping and total body photography.
A spot check for one or two specific spots is $69.50, or $59.95 with a concession card. We don’t offer bulk-billed checks. See all fees.
Services booked by Malvern patients
Frequently Asked Questions
About 8 to 10 minutes by car, east along Malvern Road to Glen Iris, with on-site parking.
Yes. The route 72 tram (Melbourne University to Camberwell) runs along Malvern Road and stops outside the clinic at stop 50.
Yes. Appointments run Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and a full skin check takes 30 to 40 minutes. Book online any time.
No. Malvern residents can book directly online or by calling (03) 9969 5000.
Book an urgent lesion review, a 5 to 10 minute appointment for one or two spots. Call for the fastest booking.
Your Appointment
Your skin check, start to finish.
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Book around your week
Book online any time via AutoMed, or call (03) 9969 5000. No referral needed. A lunchtime or school-hours slot works well.
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Park, or hop off the tram
Head east along Malvern Road and park on-site, or take the route 72 tram, which stops right outside the clinic.
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Your full skin check
A nurse maps your skin with FotoFinder total body imaging, then your doctor checks every spot with a digital dermatoscope. Around 30 to 40 minutes in total.
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Back to your day
You’ll leave with a clear result and a reminder for next year. If anything needs a biopsy or treatment, we’ll book a short follow-up at a time that suits.
