Manly Skin Cancer Clinic – Skin Checks & Skin Cancer Assessments in Manly
Manly Skin Cancer Clinic Doctors
Dr Larry Yee
- About
Dr Yee established and operated multiple skin cancer clinics in rural coastal NSW over the last 20 plus years. He currently provides regular visiting skin cancer consultant services in Coffs Harbour. In December 2021, Dr Yee, in conjunction with South Steyne Medical Centre, established the first full service skin cancer clinic in Manly.
Dr Yee has also been instrumental in the establishment and management of the first and biggest Indigenous community owned, not for profit social enterprise, operating culturally appropriate primary health clinics in NSW Mid North Coast and Far West regions.
Dr Yee is a passionate believer in addressing social inequality via impact investment ventures.
He manages his family foundation fund focusing on rural Indigenous children’s education scholarship assistance and community development.
Internationally, Dr Yee provides advisory consulting services, at the board level, for social enterprises based in India and Singapore, providing telehealth clinic services in rural India and social-mental health well-being engagement in societal socially disadvantaged groups in Asia Pacific countries respectively.
Dr Yee completed MBBS at Adelaide University and Master of Medicine at Sydney University. He holds an impact investment qualification from Oxford University in the UK.
Interests: Skin Cancer Medicine-Surgical and Non-surgical treatment options, Impact investment driven social changes, Indigenous health and social policies and Technology driven solutions for health-social issues.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
Dr Jessica Lai
- About
Dr Lai completed her undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) at the University of New South Wales in 2011. Following this, she obtained a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences from the University of Edinburgh and a further postgraduate Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney.
To date, Dr Lai’s work history has seen her employed in a number of hospital and GP practices in both regional and metropolitan locations. This broad experience has equipped Dr Lai with a breadth of skills including surgical, paediatric and obstetrics and gynecology which she is able to utilise for the benefit of her patients.
Dr Lai has recently undertaken further training in one of her areas of medical interest which is skin cancer medicine and dermatoscopy. As a result of this, she has been admitted as a member of the Australasian Skin Cancer College. To date, she has dedicated weekly sessions for skin cancer medicine and is looking to expand this in the future.
Dr Lai is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Interests: Family medicine, chronic disease management, paediatrics, women’s health, shared antenatal care, Implanon removal and insertions, IUD removals and skin cancer medicine.
Languages: English, Malay and Mandarin.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
Dr Thu Linh (Lin) Ly
- About
Dr Thu Linh Ly is a senior GP and is a graduate of the University of New South Wales. Dr Ly is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Ly commenced practising in Manly 25 years ago and is a well-known family physician for many local families. She is passionate about providing care to women, children, and adolescents and is highly skilled in workplace and preventative health.
Outside of providing healthcare services, Dr Ly enjoys learning French and plays in the community orchestra.
Interests: General Practice Health, Chronic medical conditions, child & adolescent health, work injury, preventative health.
Languages: English, Cantonese, Vietnamese.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
How Does the Manly Skin Cancer Clinic Work?
- Book Your Skin Cancer Check
Book a skin cancer check at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly through HotDoc or by contacting reception. Select a doctor who provides skin cancer assessments and choose an available appointment.
- Attend Your Skin Check
During your appointment, your doctor will review relevant medical history and examine your skin for suspicious moles, lesions or other changes. Dermoscopy may be used to assess areas of concern more closely.
- Discuss Your Results & Next Steps
Following your skin cancer check, your doctor will explain any findings and discuss whether monitoring, biopsy, further investigation or treatment is appropriate. Recommendations will depend on your individual circumstances.
Skin Cancer Clinic Information
- What Is a Skin Cancer Check?
A skin cancer check involves examining the skin for suspicious moles, lesions and other changes that may indicate skin cancer.
Your doctor may use a dermatoscope to examine particular areas in greater detail.
Skin checks can help identify potential signs of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
- Who Should Have a Skin Check?
Skin cancer checks may be particularly important for people with a history of significant sun exposure, fair skin, numerous or unusual moles, a personal or family history of skin cancer, or a changing or suspicious skin lesion.
Anyone who notices a new, changing, bleeding or non-healing spot should arrange a medical assessment, regardless of their age or skin type.
- How Often Should I Have a Skin Check?
The recommended frequency of skin cancer checks depends on your individual risk factors, including your skin type, sun exposure history, number of moles and personal or family history of skin cancer.
Some higher-risk patients may require regular skin examinations, while others may only need checks when a concerning change develops. Your doctor can advise on an appropriate monitoring schedule.
- What Happens if a Suspicious Spot Is Found?
If your doctor identifies a suspicious mole or skin lesion, they will discuss the most appropriate next steps. Depending on the findings, this may include monitoring, a skin biopsy, surgical removal or referral to a dermatologist or other specialist.
Early detection and appropriate treatment can improve outcomes for many types of skin cancer.
Where are we Located?
15 South Steyne
Manly NSW 2095
Our central Manly location makes the clinic convenient for patients seeking skin cancer checks, mole checks and skin cancer assessments in Manly, the Northern Beaches and across Sydney.
South Steyne Medical Centre is easily accessible by public transport, including buses and the Manly Ferry. Several car parks are located nearby, including Rialto Square and Whistler Street. Disabled parking spaces are also available outside the medical centre.
Manly Skin Cancer Clinic Information
- What is the SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic?
- What checks and services does the South Steyne Medical Centre Skin Cancer Clinic provide?
- What does a standard Skin Cancer Clinic Involve?
- Are the doctors in the SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic dermatologists?
- What are the treatment options?
- How much does a Skin Cancer Clinic consultation cost?
South Steyne Medical Centre Manly Skin Cancer Clinic is a dedicated service for the early detection and treatment of skin cancers.
Regular skin examinations and monitoring of existing skin lesions will improve the chances of early diagnosis and successful treatment of skin cancers.
Our Manly Skin Cancer Clinic Doctors have advanced training in skin cancer medicine, and with no referral necessary you can be regularly checked for potentially dangerous skin cancers and melanoma.
All patients will be thoroughly examined by one of our Manly Skin Cancer Clinic doctors. If treatment is necessary, they will let you know what your treatment options are.
Services include:
- Skin checks
- Detection of skin cancers and melanomas
- Diagnosis
- Treatment of all skin cancers and melanomas
- Post-operative care
- Non-invasive topical treatments
A standard Manly Skin Cancer Clinic appointment involves a full skin check.
A standard Manly Skin Cancer Clinic appointment generally lasts 20 minutes. If you need follow-up treatment or surgery this will be booked to take place at a subsequent appointment.
Remember, a full skin check requires you to get undressed to underwear. Please don’t wear makeup, sunscreen or moisturiser to your appointment.
The Manly Skin Cancer Clinic’s doctors are not dermatologists, but have advanced training in the treatment of skin cancers and melanomas and have more than 20 years combined experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma.
If you need treatments for a skin cancer then the treatment options will depend on the type of skin cancer you have and its severity.
Potential treatments will be discussed with you by your Manly Skin Cancer Clinic doctor. Treatments can include surgery and non-surgical treatment.
Remember that early detection generally requires less intervention, and often leads to a better outcome.
Services provided by South Steyne Medical Centre are privately billed.
Your first appointment will last approximately 20 minutes and are charged at $155.00.
This fee covers a full review of your skin cancer history, a full body examination, any discussion regarding the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers as well as any discussion about the risks and prevention of skin cancers.
A Medicare rebate may apply for eligible patients. The rebate depends on the consultation actually provided and the MBS item billed. Current standard GP rebates include $45.05 for an attendance lasting 6 to under 20 minutes and $87.10 for an attendance lasting at least 20 minutes.
Where you require any further treatments or procedures, your Skin Cancer Doctor will discuss the further fees for these treatments and procedures with you directly.
