Skin Cancer Doctors

30/06/2026

Winter is a great time of year to have your skin check!

☀️ Sun damage treatments are tolerated best when UV levels are low.
🧘‍♀️ With fewer outdoor activities and less sweating, recovery after skin surgery is simpler.
❄️ Skin cancers don’t take a break in winter, they can develop silently, early detection is key.

Come see us at Skin Cancer Doctors for your timely, thorough and professional skin check 🔎

11/06/2026

Did you know that a simple skin check at home every 1–2 months could help you spot a melanoma early?

Take a few minutes to check your skin from head to toe, paying particular attention to areas you don't see every day such as your back, scalp, behind your ears, the soles of your feet and between your toes.

Look for:
• New spots or moles
• Changes in size, shape or colour
• Spots that look different from the others
• Itching, bleeding or crusting lesions

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, making regular skin checks an important part of looking after your health.

If you notice anything new, unusual or changing, don't wait — book a skin check with one of your skin cancer doctors in either Whangarei or Kerikeri, give us a call on 09 438 2188

💙 Early detection saves lives.

02/06/2026

☀️ Tuesday Skin Fact ☀️

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand — and melanoma can affect anyone. Early detection saves lives.

Keep an eye out for spots or moles that are:

• New or changing
• Uneven in colour
• Irregular in shape or border
• Growing, itchy, bleeding or crusting
• Different from other spots on your skin

New Zealand has one of the highest melanoma rates in the world, making regular skin checks incredibly important.
If in doubt, get it checked. A simple skin check could save your life. 💙

19/05/2026

✨ Now in stock at Skin Cancer Doctors ✨

We are pleased to now offer Epicyn Silicone Scar Gel — a clinically recognised silicone-based scar treatment designed to support optimal healing and improve the appearance of scars following skin procedures and surgery.

Silicone scar gel may help to:
✔ Reduce redness and discolouration
✔ Flatten and soften raised scars
✔ Improve hydration and flexibility of the skin
✔ Minimise itching and discomfort during healing
✔ Support a smoother cosmetic result

Epicyn Silicone Scar Gel is easy to apply, quick drying, and suitable for use on healing surgical scars.

If you would like to learn more about whether silicone scar therapy is right for you following your procedure, our team is happy to help.

📍 Available now at Skin Cancer Doctors, Northland.

09/05/2026

At Skin Cancer Doctors, your safety and comfort are our highest priorities. Both our Whangarei and Kerikeri facilities are modern and audited to hold NZS 8165:2005 Rooms/Office-based surgery and procedures standard. This means you can feel confident knowing your skin surgery is being performed in a safe and professional environment.

Our doctors perform skin cancer surgery on all areas of the body, including the head and neck. We offer both simple and complex procedures, including excisions, skin grafts, flap repairs, and wedge excisions — all with a focus on achieving the best possible medical and cosmetic outcomes.

If you’re concerned about a skin lesion or have been diagnosed with a skin cancer, our team is here to help with expert care every step of the way.

01/04/2026

Our Kerikeri Clinic is open Monday-Thursday for full body skin checks, spot checks, and skin cancer surgery. Our checks are done by a doctor, not a technician, using live dermoscopy. We will be able to provide a plan or reassurance on the day of your appointment. https://skincancerdoctors.co.nz/book-online/

04/03/2026

Please welcome Dr Aleks to our Kerikeri branch of Skin Cancer Doctors. Aleks will be available on Thursdays providing thorough skin checks and skin cancer management services. Bookings can easily be made online or by calling our reception team on 09 438 2188. https://skincancerdoctors.co.nz/skin-cancer-clinic-team/dr-aleksandra-karch/

24/02/2026

Pharmac is proposing to widen access to two medicines for those with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma, before surgery, from 1 May 2026 (nivolumab and ipilimumab in combination)

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16/12/2025

We’re excited to announce that Dr Jack Abbott is joining the team at Skin Cancer Doctors. Jack will be available on Fridays from Feb 2026 at our Whangarei clinic. Please join us in welcoming him to the team! https://skincancerdoctors.co.nz/skin-cancer-clinic-team/dr-jack-abbott/

07/11/2025

Do you have a spot you’re worried about — or been meaning to book that skin check all year?

At Skin Cancer Doctors Whangārei, our experienced doctors specialise in detecting and treating skin cancers early — when it makes the biggest difference.

✔️ Full-body skin checks by expert doctors
✔️ Private, local care right here in Whangārei
✔️ Fast appointments and peace of mind

Now’s the perfect time to get checked before summer begins.

👉 Book Online today and let our local experts take care of your skin.

One of our experienced and highly trained doctors will perform a full body skin check with the aid of dermoscopy and digital dermoscopic imaging where indicated looking for melanomas, other skin cancers and areas of sun damage. New patient appointments are 30 minutes long to give adequate time to do...