Minor Procedures


Alfred Road Medical Centre equipment is either disposable or sterilised to the required standards.

Minor Procedures

MINOR SURGERY

  • Wound suturing
  • Wound management
  • Cryotherapy
  • Excision of skin lesions
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Insertion and removal of Implants contraceptive rods
  • Minor Fracture treatment


Minor Procedures


Doctors at Alfred Road Medical Centre can perform minor procedures in well-equipped treatment rooms and on occasions a nurse will assist. Our Centre uses disposable instruments. We offer full skin checks and lesion removal.


Some of the minor procedures we provide are: Excisions of skin cancers and lesions (including lipomas, cysts, etc.). Resections of ingrown toenails. Removal of foreign bodies. Removal and planting inserts. Contraceptive depts administration. Drainage of cysts or abscesses. Injections of joints. Hormone Implants. Treatment of warts and papilloma with liquid nitrogen.


Our equipment is are disposable. Minor procedures, such as excisions and suturing require a longer consult. Please ensure you advise our reception staff upon making an appointment so that we can ensure adequate time is allowed with your doctor. Please discuss with the receptionist what fees may apply.


Practice Information


Health Information Privacy -
Alfred Road Medical Centre regulates the use and disclosure of patients’ health records. All patients’ records are confidential and private. We do not disclose personal health information to third parties except in cases where the patients have given written consent, or are at risk of harm and unable to give consent.


  • Patient Feedback

    We welcome feedback on how to improve our services and endeavor to address complaints in a timely manner. Leave your thoughts in our suggestion box located in the waiting room for any comments otherwise, you can email the Practice Manager at [email protected].


    If you have any concerns, please contact the Practice Manager on 03 8336 9333. If your concern remains unresolved you may contact the Health Services Commissioner, Ph: 8601 5200, or ask our receptionist for an ‘Office of the Health Services Commissioner Complaint Form’.

  • Test Results

    To protect your privacy and ensure that all results are managed in accordance with best practice, Test results can be given as a telehealth consultation under certain circumstances following guidelines under the Covid-19 pandemic


    Please ensure a follow-up appointment is made with your GP within 3 days from the date the test is completed you do not need to check your results are available. We operate a notification service for results where you will receive a call/text/letter depending on your preferences.

  • Reminder System

    We will send you a reminder notice from time to time for health check-ups, test results, and services appropriate to your care such as immunization and cervical screen test reminders. If you do not wish to receive any letters or text messages, please notify the receptionist in writing.

  • Immunisation

    We can perform all Immunisations. All Immunisations will be sent to the Australian National Register and are recorded in the patient’s file.

  • Home Visits

    Home Visits may be provided to patients under certain circumstances. Please discuss this with your regular doctor if needed.

  • E-Mails

    For privacy and confidentiality reasons, we ask our patients not to use e-mails to seek medical advice, our info email is available for general inquiries only and can be attended to by our receptionist. Please allow 24 hours for a response to any e-mail inquiry.