East Hills Medical Centre performs minor surgical procedures and wound care in its treatment room at 17 Maclaurin Avenue, East Hills, so patients avoid a hospital visit and the wait that comes with it. Procedures include suturing of cuts, removal of stitches, wound dressings and dressing changes, removal of skin lesions, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, drainage of abscesses, and treatment of ingrown toenails. Procedures are privately billed for all patients: suturing is $180 with a Medicare rebate of $87.10, contraceptive implant insertion is $130 and removal is $165, and lesion removal is $177. The fees include the consumables used. A dressing change is billed as a short consultation. For a fresh wound, phone the practice as soon as possible; cuts should be closed within a few hours. If a wound is bleeding heavily, deep, or involves the face, hands or a joint, go to an emergency department.

Procedures available

Suturing of lacerations and removal of sutures
Wound assessment, dressings and dressing changes
Skin lesion, cyst and skin tag removal
Contraceptive implant insertion and removal, and IUD removal
Ingrown toenail treatment, including wedge resection
Abscess drainage
Ear syringing and foreign body removal

Before your procedure

Tell your doctor about blood thinners, allergies to local anaesthetic or dressings, and any implanted devices. Eat normally. Wear clothing that gives easy access to the area. Bring someone to drive you home if the procedure is on your hand or foot.

Aftercare

Keep the dressing dry and intact for the period your doctor advises, watch for increasing redness, swelling or discharge, and return for stitch removal on the date given. Call the practice if you are worried; outside hours call 13SICK on 13 7425.

Fees

Procedure	Fee	Medicare rebate	You pay
Skin lesion removal Includes consumables	$177.00	$87.10	$89.90
Skin lesion removal with Dr Siddiqi	$250.00	$87.10	$162.90
Contraceptive implant insertion Includes consumables	$130.00	$87.55	$42.45
Contraceptive implant removal Includes consumables	$165.00	$91.75	$73.25
Suturing (stitches) Includes consumables	$180.00	$87.10	$92.90

Fees current at June 2026. Procedures are privately billed for all patients. Full fee schedule.

Questions patients ask

Are procedures bulk billed?

No. Procedures are privately billed for all patients, including DVA and concession card holders. Fees are listed on the fees page and include consumables.

Can I walk in with a cut?

Phone first on (02) 9773 3676 so reception can prepare the treatment room and fit you in. For heavy bleeding or deep wounds, go straight to Bankstown or Liverpool Hospital emergency department.

Do you insert IUDs?

No. The practice removes IUDs and inserts and removes contraceptive implants. Your GP can refer you for IUD insertion.

Minor procedures