Melanoma treatment near Sydney
A person with a suspected melanoma should:
- have their care overseen by a specialist who is a member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team
- attend their first specialist appointment within two weeks of being referred by the general practitioner (GP).
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of melanoma involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a dermatologist or surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Dermatologists and surgeons
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Dr Margot Whitfield Dermatologist in Darlinghurst (0.95km)
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Dr Vanessa Paddon Dermatologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Jessica Wong Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Kim Isaacs Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Niamh-Anna O’Sullivan Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist in Elizabeth Bay (1.65km)
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Dr Anthony Chambers Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Elias Moisidis Plastic Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr James Southwell-Keely Plastic Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Rhonda Harvey Dermatologist in Waterloo (3.21km)
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Prof Omgo Nieweg General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.31km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Anthony Joshua Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Rasha Cosman Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Medical Oncologist, Adolescent Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Yeh Chen Lee Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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A/Prof Alexander Menzies Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Prof Georgina Long Medical Oncologist in North Sydney (4.28km)
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Dr Ines Esteves Pires da Silva Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Dr Kazi Nahar Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.15km)
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Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Radiation oncologists
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A/Prof Dion Forstner Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Farshad Kasraei Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Monique Heinke Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Prof Angela Hong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Mark Stevens Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.17km)
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Dr Gillian Lamoury Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.25km)
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Dr Sarah Bergamin Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.64km)
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Dr Dasantha Jayamanne Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.83km)
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A/Prof Susan Carroll Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.83km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment of melanoma may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Most people with melanoma have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for melanoma
Hospitals for melanoma surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital Public Hospital in Sydney (0.32km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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St Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.68km)
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St Luke's Private Hospital Private Hospital in Potts Point (1.72km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (3.32km)
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Department of Melanoma and Surgical Oncology Public-Private Cancer Service in Camperdown (3.32km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Private Hospital in North Sydney (4.26km)
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Melanoma Institute Australia Private Cancer Centre in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (5.52km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Hospital Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Clinic Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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GenesisCare Mater Hospital Private Cancer Service in North Sydney (4.17km)
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Melanoma Institute Australia Private Cancer Centre in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.18km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.57km)
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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research and Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Crows Nest (4.23km)
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Melanoma Institute Australia Private Cancer Centre in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.66km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Randwick (6.45km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (11.37km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with melanoma in NSW should have their treatment overseen by a multidisciplinary cancer care team (MDT).
A multidisciplinary cancer care team is a group of health care professionals who work together to ensure that a patient receives the best care and outcomes.
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Skin Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Melanoma MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Gosford Hospital Skin and Melanoma MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Children and youth services
There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.
- Cancer services for children (0-14 years)
- Cancer services for young people (15-25 years)
Tests and timeframes
Cancer care pathways have been developed by the Cancer Council to help identify recommended care at each stage of the pathway.
Tests for melanoma
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- a baseline photograph
- measurement of the lesion
- observation over a period of time (for lesions with a low level of suspicion).
- biopsy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two weeks of general practitioner (GP) presentation, with results of a biopsy available within one week.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
Melanoma information
More information about the melanoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for melanoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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