Minor Surgery

At Amberley Medical Centre, you can see Clinicians with a special interest in skin conditions and minor surgery.


Services include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. Minor surgeries can be carried out in the medical centre. 


This convenient service saves patients travel time and can aid in recovery. 

Punch Biopsy

A punch skin biopsy is used to diagnose or rule out skin conditions and diseases. It may also be used to remove skin lesions.

How we can help you

These surgical procedures are available - please ask your clinician if a procedure is suitable for you.

Services we offer

  • Skin Lesion Excisions (including mole removal)
  • Excision biopsy
  • Punch biopsy
  • Excision of sebaceous cysts and abscesses
  • Joint/Steroid Injection
  • Toenail wedge resection (Ingrown toenail surgery)

Skin Lesion Excisions

The clinician will advise you about the best treatment options for skin lesions and moles.


For benign (harmless) lesions and moles, treatment options include cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), biopsy or removal by excision.


For any suspicious or undetermined lesions or moles, a skin biopsy or excision is usually recommended, so that that a tissue sample can be taken and sent to a laboratory to check for the presence of skin cancer. Local anaesthetic is provided for skin excision procedures to minimise pain or discomfort.

Excision Biopsy

An excision biopsy is when the entire skin lesion is removed and subsequently sent to the laboratory for testing. The intention of an excision biopsy is to remove all suspicious cells of a lesion in the single procedure.


You will need a consultation with a doctor prior to any surgical procedure. Fees will apply.

Skin Health

Skin cancer is a year-round issue. More than 300 New Zealanders die from skin cancer every year. See below to find out active ways to protect yourself against the danger of developing skin cancer. 

Amberley Medical Centre offer full skin checks, skin biopsies, excisions of lesions, cryotherapy and ongoing surveillance for melanoma patients.

Make an appointment for your annual skin check today.

FOR YOU - YOUR FAMILY - YOUR EMPLOYEES

Skin cancer is a year-round issue. More than 300 New Zealanders die from skin cancer every year.

What can you do?

  • Avoid being in the sun between the peak UV radiation periods of 10am to 3pm
  • Seek shade and wear clothing that covers your shoulders, arms and legs
  • Wear a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears.
  • Apply SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen at least every 2 hours
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses
  • Get to know you own skin, check regularly for changes to moles or new moles
  • Get relatives or friends to help you check
  • Visit a skin doctor each year, or more regularly if advised by your GP.

Are you at risk?

  • Having fair skin or skin that burns easily
  • Having blue or green eyes, or red or fair hair
  • Having a lot of freckles or moles
  • Being aged 50 or over
  • Intense exposure to the sun, e.g. sunbathing
  • Having had skin cancer in the past
  • Having a close relative who has had melanoma
  • Having a compromised immune system

Skin Health + Minor Surgery Appointments  

You will need a preliminary appointment with your a clinician before booking any minor surgery. 

No referral is required for a skin check appointment. Please discuss your needs with our receptionist when you call.