At Ivanhoe Family Doctors, we understand that minor medical procedures can arise unexpectedly. Our experienced GPs are skilled in performing a variety of in-office procedures to efficiently address your concerns and get you back on track.
Common Procedures We Offer
Here’s how we can help:
- Skin Procedures:
- Skin laceration repair and sutures: We can effectively close and repair minor cuts, wounds, and lacerations.
- Ear syringing and wax removal: Experiencing clogged ears due to wax buildup? We can safely remove excess earwax and restore your hearing.
- Foreign body removal: If you have a foreign object lodged in your skin, ear, eye, or nose, we can gently and safely remove it.
- Cryotherapy for warts: We offer cryotherapy, a freezing technique, to remove common warts effectively.
- Minor skin lesion removal: We can remove concerning or bothersome moles, skin tags, lipomas (fatty lumps), and sebaceous cysts (non cancerous bumps).
- Wound Care: We offer comprehensive wound care services to ensure proper healing and minimise the risk of infection. This includes dressing changes, cleaning, and monitoring.
- Other Procedures:
- ECG (electrocardiogram): This non-invasive test measures your heart’s electrical activity to assess heart health.
- 24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring: Worried about high blood pressure? This painless test monitors your blood pressure over a 24-hour period, providing valuable information for diagnosis and treatment.
- Spirometry and Lung Function Tests: These tests assess your lung function and help diagnose respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD.
- Ingrown toenail removal: We can provide relief from the pain and discomfort of ingrown toenails.
Benefits of In-Office Procedures:
- Convenience: Receive treatment in a familiar and comfortable environment.
- Efficiency: Many procedures can be performed quickly and efficiently during your appointment.
- Expertise: Our experienced GPs ensure proper and safe procedures.
- Reduced Cost: In-office procedures are typically more cost-effective than hospital settings.
Don’t hesitate to prioritise your health. Schedule an appointment with one of our GPs today to discuss your needs and explore suitable in-office procedures.
Would you like to know more about a specific procedure? We encourage you to contact us for further details.
Absolutely. If your condition requires specialised care, our GPs can refer you to the appropriate specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure and your individual healing process. Our GPs will provide specific instructions and guidance for post-procedure care.
Insurance coverage for in-office procedures can vary depending on your specific insurance plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage details.
