Skin Cancer Checks

95% of skin cancers can be cured if detected early!

Ellen health offers comprehensive skin checks, and removal of abnormal moles and skin cancers. We have a dedicated clinic for skin checks and minor surgical procedures on Thursday mornings.

To enable a thorough skin check, please book a 15 minute appointment with your GP to allow assessment of your family history of skin cancer, your personal sun exposure history, your skin type, as well as a full top to toe body check.

Skin diseases (Dermatology) are a significant part of our daily work at Ellen Health. The doctors on this page have a particular interest and experience in skin cancer medicine.

Ellen Health has a dedicated clinic for skin checks

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia by far, and the rates of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer are increasing. Prevention and early detection are the best strategies:

  • Avoid harmful UV radiation … especially in the middle of the day.
  • Get to know your own moles and freckles. See your GP if any moles are changing size, colour or shape.
  • Have a skin check every 12 months when you’re over 40 years of age.
  • Be extra vigilant if you had a lot of sunburns or if you are particularly fair skinned. Regular careful skin checks are best practice if you have a family history of melanomas or you have a large number of moles.

Our Team

Dr. Emily MacDonald
Dr. Emily MacDonald has spent the last 3 years working in Melbourne where she was the Clinical Lead at a GP clinic in Fi...
Dr. Emily MacDonald
Dr. Michael Poplawski
MD FRACGP MRCGP AFHEA Dr Mike is a Canadian-born UK trained General Practitioner who has spent the last 6 years working ...
Dr. Michael Poplawski
Dr Hoda Hall
On Maternity Leave Interests Dr Hall has an interest in women’s health (including antenatal care), sexual health (incl...
Dr Hoda Hall
Dr Ann-Sofie Pokrant
An experienced GP, Dr Pokrant’s special interests lie in women’s health and family medicine, and she’s skilled in ...
Dr Ann-Sofie Pokrant
Dr Josh Lumby
Josh graduated UWA in 2014, and has been enjoying sunny Broome for the past 5 years whilst completing his GP training. D...
Dr Josh Lumby
Dr. Stuart Paterson
As a serious amateur musician, he has awareness of the physical and psychological demands of musicians and other perform...
Dr. Stuart Paterson
Dr. Courtney Taylor
MBBS Dr Courtney Taylor is your classic local doctor. Born and raised country WA he studied at both the University of We...
Dr. Courtney Taylor
Dr. Nathalie Departe
Joined Ellen Health in July 2014. Previously she worked as a GP in Geraldton, Fremantle GP after hours service and ...
Dr. Nathalie Departe