Skin cancer is an all too prevalent issue for people and families who live and work in New Zealand. When it comes to looking after your skin, it pays to be well informed, have regular check-ups, and keep an eye on anything that looks or feels abnormal. As with all cancers, timely intervention is essential if you’re to have the best chance of a quicker and easier resolution to problems.
Prevention is nearly always better than cure, and in the case of your skin, that couldn’t be truer.  At Botany Medical and Urgent Care, Dr Hilal Wahid is an experienced GP surgeon, which means he has special skills to perform minor surgery like mole, wart, Skin Tag and skin cancer removal operations. He works as a GP with a special interest in a number of minor surgical procedures.

He also capable of carry out removal of lumps and bumps (minor tumors and cysts), skin cancer like melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer removal, with excellent cosmetic results. He is skilled in treatment of corns, Callus and in-growing toenails. our experienced team, potentially saving you a long wait or high cost private specialist fees. If you have medical insurance with Southern Cross or another private health provider, they will usually reimburse the full cost of a minor surgical procedure. For a full range of skin treatments and skin cancer prevention, visit your local Botany GP and protect yourself and your family from the dangers of skin cancer. Call Botany Medical and Urgent Care today on 09 280 1790 for advice and to book an appointment.