SkinScope by Village Health
Your skin deserves a closer look! Village Health is excited to announce the launch of SkinScope, a dedicated skin check clinic in Spreydon, Christchurch, for the early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers plus ongoing skin surveillance.
Trained Skin Cancer Doctors
Early Detection
Advanced Technology
Why Choose SkinScope?
Our very own Dr Eve Fitzgerald and Dr Nicole Anderson are both GP specialists with extended scope for skin cancer medicine. Trained Skin Cancer Doctors – All consultations are performed by doctors with specialised training in skin cancer detection and management.
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Optimascan – Your SkinScope journey starts with the latest tech in Total Body Photography -scanning your entire skin in just a few minutes.
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Dermatoscope Technology – suspicious moles and spots are examined with a dermatoscope, allowing us to see changes not visible to the naked eye allowing earlier and more accurate skin cancer diagnosis.
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DermEngine Software – We use advanced dermatology-specific software for the imaging, documentation and analysis of skin conditions and skin cancer.
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Early Detection Saves Lives – The earlier skin cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. Regular skin checks could save your life and your looks!
SkinScope Services
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Full-body Dermoscopy skin checks
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Optimascan Full Body Photography
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Mole surveillance and monitoring (includes full mapping)
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Spot checks for new or changing moles
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Skin biopsies
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Skin Cancer management including cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy or excision
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Skin cancer prevention and education
Prepayment is required before appointments can be made. Cancellations 24 hours before the appointment and missed appointments will incur a fee of $100.
Who Needs a Skin Check?
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Anyone who notices a new, changing, or unusual spot
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If you have ever been sunburnt
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If you spend lots of time working or playing outdoors
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People with fair skin, freckles, or lots of moles
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Anyone with a family or personal history of skin cancer
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Anyone on immunosuppressant medication or has had an organ transplant
Why Choose Us?
Dr Eve Fitzgerald
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MBChB, FRNZCGP, Adv Cert Dermoscopy (Distinction), Adv Clin Cert Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (SCCA)
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Eve is a specialist General Practitioner with additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. She has undertaken advanced training through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and now works exclusively in the field of skin cancer care. She has a special interest in minor surgical procedures and is also trained to perform skin grafts and flap repairs.
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Dr Eve Fitzgerald is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College Australasia. This means that she has successfully completed a high level of training with the College and has proven skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.
Dr Nicole Anderson
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FRNZCGP, MBChB Dip Obs, Dip Int Health, Dip Trav Health, Cert Dermoscopy & Cert Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)
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Nicole has over 30 years’ experience as a GP. She developed her interest in skin cancer medicine while working in Brisbane and undertook initial dermoscopy training there in 2011. Returning to NZ in 2022, she undertook the Skin Cancer College of Australasia’s certificates in Dermoscopy and in Skin Cancer Medicine. She has been doing regular skin checks and diagnostic biopsies as well as standard skin cancer excisions.
