Cuts, grazes, surgical wounds and slow-healing sores all need the right care to heal well. Mediclinic provides wound care in Clayton South, including cleaning, dressings and regular reviews. Our GPs and Nurse Practitioner also perform a range of minor procedures in the clinic.
Getting a wound checked early can help prevent infection and support healing.
Wound care in Clayton
We can help with:
- cuts, grazes and minor burns
- wounds after surgery or a skin excision
- slow-healing wounds
- wounds that may be infected
- dressing changes and wound reviews
- stitch removal
Nurse Practitioner Vara Perikala provides wound management and care, including for sites that need cleaning or review. Our GPs also manage wounds as part of everyday general practice.
Book an appointment
Book online at /book/ or call (03) 9544 1555. Let reception know it’s for wound care.
Assessment
We look at the wound, ask how it happened, and check for signs of infection.
Cleaning and dressing
We clean the wound and apply a suitable dressing. We’ll explain how to look after it at home.
Follow-up
We let you know when to come back for a dressing change, review or stitch removal.
Signs a wound may be infected: increasing pain, redness or swelling, warmth, pus or a bad smell, red streaks spreading from the wound, or fever. If you notice these, book an appointment. If you are very unwell, seek urgent care.
Slow-healing wounds
Some wounds take longer to heal, especially in older people, people with diabetes or people with poor circulation. We can look for the cause and plan your care. If you have diabetes, our onsite podiatry service provides diabetic foot care. Your GP may also suggest a chronic disease management plan.
Minor procedures
Our practitioners perform minor procedures in the clinic. Dr Xue-Feng Hu has a special interest in minor surgical procedures. These may include:
- skin biopsies and shave biopsies
- excision of skin lesions
- minor skin removals, such as skin tags
- Implanon insertion and removal. See contraception
- iron infusions
Your practitioner will explain what is involved, the possible risks such as bleeding, infection and scarring, and the aftercare before you decide. Whether a procedure is suitable is assessed individually. For skin procedures, see skin checks and excisions.
Fees
Dressings
Dressing fees depend on the time taken and materials used. There is no Medicare rebate for dressing fees.
- Level 1: $6.00
- Level 2: $12.00
- Level 3: $18.00–$23.00
A consultation fee may also apply.
Procedures
- Skin excision: $55 gap fee, plus the consultation fee with its Medicare rebate (Level B or C)
- Implanon insertion or removal: $55 gap fee, plus the consultation fee with its Medicare rebate (Level B or C)
- Minor skin removals: a private fee applies
Mediclinic is a mixed-billing practice. Bulk billing for consultations may be offered at the practitioner’s discretion for some eligible patients. Fees may change, so see /fees/ or ask reception.
In an emergency, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. For urgent care when we are closed, see our after hours options.
Do I need an appointment for a dressing change?
Yes. We see patients by appointment only. Book online or call reception and tell us it’s for a dressing so enough time is set aside.
How much does a dressing cost?
Dressing fees range from $6.00 to $23.00 depending on the time and materials used, with no Medicare rebate. A consultation fee may also apply. Fees may change, so see /fees/ or ask reception.
Can you remove my stitches?
Yes. Book an appointment around the time your doctor or hospital advised. Bring any discharge information you were given.
When should I go to hospital instead?
Go to an emergency department or call 000 for deep or gaping wounds, bleeding that won’t stop, wounds with something stuck in them, serious burns, or animal bites to the face or hands.
Is skin tag removal covered by Medicare?
Minor skin removals, such as skin tags, attract a private fee. Your practitioner can explain the cost before the procedure.