Minor Surgical and Other Procedures

At Pakenham Family Health we have a fully equipped purpose built treatment room, where our doctors are able to perform a number of minor surgical and other procedures. This service offers prompt and cost effective, convenient option for our patient base with considerate lower waiting times than in hospitals. Our doctors are supported by a dedicated team of trained nurses equipped to perform minor surgical procedures under local anesthetic if so required.

The procedures our doctor are trained to perform are:

  • Removal of skin tags
  • Removal of foreign bodies
  • Wound care and suturing
  • Wart removal (dried ice)
  • Ear syringing
  • Suspected or malignant lesions excisions
  • Implanon insertion and removal
  • Iron Infusion
  • Venesection

 

Our practice offers Bulk-billing to both new and existing patients holding a valid Medicare card with no out-of-pocket cost for standard consultations from Monday to Friday

You Can Now Book Your Appointments Online

Pakenham Family Health uses an online booking system for appointments. To get started, simply click on the “Book An Appointment” button below and select your dates and GP.

Alternatively, if you have any other questions, please call our reception office during our business operating hours and our staff will attend to your queries.

For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on 13 7425.

Monday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Public Holidays:
9:00am - 1:00pm
  • In the event of an emergency, please call 000 for an ambulance. For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on: 13 SICK (13 74 25)
  • Call : 1300 7425