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Welcome to Chevron Advanced Medical, your doctors in Surfers Paradise . We provide a range of services and procedures, including: General Practice & Family Medicine  ABPI: Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Antenatal Care  Anti-Wrinkle Injections Chronic Disease Management (including care plans, EPC, etc) Chronic lung diseases (Asthma, COPD) Diabetes Heart Disease Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Stroke Circumcision Contraceptive Rod Insertion & Removal  Cryotherapy with Liquid Nitrogen Ear keloid treatment Ear wax microsuction Ear wax syringing ECG: Electrocardiography General Practice & Family Medicine  Health Checks  Holter Monitor 24h Iron Infusion  and  Iron Infusion during Pregnancy Mental Health Care Plans Mole Mapping   Pap Smears (The New Cervical Screening Test) Physiotherapist Psychologist Skin Cancer Checks   Skin Cancer Excisions Skin Excisions and Removal of Tags, Cysts, Lumps and Bumps Travel Clinic Vaccinations for Child...

Worried about your spots and moles? Wondering whether you've got a skin cancer? Did you know that 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a skin cancer by the time they are 70?  Basal cell carcinoma  is the most common skin cancer, followed by  squamous cell carcinoma  and  melanoma  - which is the most dangerous skin cancer due to its propensity to grow quickly and spread to other parts of your body. A skin check is the best way to find and treat skin cancers early, before they cause disfigurement or spread. Chevron Advanced Medical incorporates skin checks using Dermengine for the imaging, tracking and diagnosis of skin cancers. We are located in central Gold Coast on Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise. Book your comprehensive skin cancer check with us for peace of mind. What does a skin cancer check involve? A skin check starts with your doctor taking a medical history to get an understanding of your risk of skin cancers. You will then be asked to r...

Keloids are firm, rubbery growths due to overactive scar formation. On the ear, they can occur in the cartilage or earlobe. Ear keloids can vary in shape, size and colour. Keloids occur due to trauma to the skin - such as from an ear piercing. Keloids can grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound, become raised and can distort the shape of the ear. They can also be itchy or painful. Dr Andrew Thant offers a combination of surgical excision +- intra lesional steroid injection +- cryotherapy +- cautery to remove the keloid growth and minimize chance of recurrence.  How to book:  (1) Send a photo of your ear keloid/s to our email . Dr Andrew will let you know if your keloid is suitable for treatment with us and give you an exact quote.  You can also book online with Dr Andrew if you want to see him in person. Standard consult fees apply.  Fees:  Excision and treatment of keloid: $250 to $400 depending on the number of keloids and the location on the ear. Yo...

Iron deficiency anaemia is a common condition in pregnancy that can have significant adverse effects on the health of the mother and baby. First-line treatment is with oral iron supplementation. Sometimes an iron infusion is required if oral iron therapy has failed, is not tolerated, or if a more rapid response is necessary. Dr Andrew Thant provides a same-day iron infusion consult and procedure at Chevron Advanced Medical. We are located in the heart of Gold Coast on Chevron Island with free 2P street parking. (For a standard  iron infusion  when not pregnant, please  click here .) For doctors / referrers: The patient must be at least  16 weeks gestation .  Your patient can either call 07 5538 8811 or  book online  with Dr Andrew Thant. Please provide your patient with:  A referral letter; and  Recent blood test results. Fees: Cost of iron infusion in pregnancy with foetal heartrate monitoring -  $250.  Your Medicare rebate i...

Chevron Advanced Medical is an accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre on the Gold Coast and we can issue an International Certificate of Vaccination approved by the World Health Organisation. There are regulatory requirements for Yellow Fever vaccination if travelling in equatorial Africa and South America.  Other things you may want to consider for your travels that we can help with include: jet lag, travel sickness, altitude sickness, diarrhoea, respiratory and urinary tract infections, etc. Travellers can experience health concerns ranging from benign problems such as nausea and diarrhoea, to more exotic and deadly infections such as Yellow Fever, Japanese encephalitis and Malaria. Every year, about 1000 Australians catch malaria whilst travelling overseas. Stay safe and happy travels! Fees:   Travel Consult = $110 (your Medicare rebate is $77, therefore out of pocket $33), Yellow Fever vaccine = $180  (you may be able to get a rebate from your private health ins...

What is ear wax micro suction? Micro-suction is a safe and effective way of removing ear wax. The wax is vacuumed out of your ear canal by our doctor whilst viewing the area via a microscope. There is no water involved. Why choose micro suction? Micro suction is gentle on the ears. It is safer and less messy than traditional ear syringing with water. There is less risk of ear perforation and infection compared to ear syringing. Most patients will report an instant relief once the clogged up wax is removed. Do I need to prepare before my appointment? No specific preparation is required. However, if you use ear wax oil or waxsol or earclear for 1 or 2 days before your appointment, it can make the suction much easier to tolerate.  How much does it cost? Our fee for ear wax micro suction is $120. Your Medicare rebate is $39, resulting in an out of pocket cost of $80.  DVA Gold veterans - no out of pocket cost (free). How can I book? You can book online or call reception on 07 553...

Anti-wrinkle injections are among the most popular cosmetic procedures in Australia because they offer predictable results, have few side effects, and are associated with high patient satisfaction.  What are the 3 brands of anti-wrinkle injections? Due to TGA regulations, we are not allowed to name the specific anti-wrinkle injection brands on our website. The different bands are purchased directly from Galderma, Merz and Allergan. From February 2023, we will be offering your choice of 2 of the 3 brands. Do you treat men and women?   Yes, we provide anti wrinkle and muscle relaxant injections to both men and women. How do I make a booking?   You can book online  with our doctor. Alternatively, give us a call on 07 5538 8811. For specific questions that reception may not be able to answer,  send us an email . How can I prepare for my appointment?   If you are sensitive to needles, please apply numbing cream at least 30 minutes before your appointment. Numit ...

What is mole mapping? Mole mapping provides a photographic record of the location and size of your moles on the skin surface. It may be useful for patients with many moles, or those with a history of melanoma. Some patients simply just want a record of what their skin was like at a certain point in time, for future comparison with new or changing lesions. Mole mapping is an important tool in the early detection of skin cancers, when combined with a  skin check . There are various methods of mole mapping. Dr Andrew Thant uses the Dermengine platform  via total body photography . This involves taking photographs of your skin from the front, back and sides using OptimaLight.  Mole-Map technology automatically detects your moles on a body part image and maps them to your 3D Body Map. Mole-Match technology compares your moles to see if they have changed or if any new moles have appeared. Mole mapping has detected the appearance of a new mole. How to book: Total body mappi...

Do you have phimosis, balinitis or another medical condition requiring a circumcision? Whether it's a personal or medical reason, come and see Dr Than Tun at Chevron Advanced Medical. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gold Coast with free 2P street parking. Dr Than Tun is a general practitioner with a Fellowship in Surgery (FRCS - Ireland, 2003) and General Practice (FRACGP - Australia, 2006). He has been performing circumcision and vasectomy on the Gold Coast over the past decade. He also performed circumcision whilst practising as a General Surgeon in South Africa over 10 years. He uses the Mogen clamp technique for circumcision. Cost:   The fee is  $600 with Medicare. If you don't have Medicare, the fee is $990. How to book your circumcision: You must be an adult or adolescent male aged > 16 years old. This step is optional. You can book a consult with Dr Than Tun to discuss your circumcision options. Please note that there are gap fees for consults. If you h...

Therapeutic vensection, sometimes known as bloodletting, is indicated for medical conditions such as Haemochromatosis, Polycythaemia and Porpyhria Cutania Tarda. Bloodletting is the act of drawing blood from your body. It has a longstanding history in medicine, though in modern times it is generally restricted to the aforementioned medical conditions.  For doctors: Dr Andrew Thant offers a convenient venesection service for your patient at Chevron Advanced Medical. The patient will be returned to your care for follow up blood tests and left at your discretion regarding the frequency of venesections (usually 3 monthly once stable). You will receive correspondence back from Dr Andrew Thant following the venesection. It would be of great help if you could provide your patient with: (1) recent blood tests with Hb and Ferritin levels; (2) a genotype for Haemochromatosis if known (eg. C282Y homozygote or C282Y/H63D compound heterozygote).  For patients eligible with the Red Cross, w...

Chevron Advanced Medical is participating in the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccines on the Gold Coast. The Covid vaccination clinic is bulk billed for all eligible patients with Medicare.  Please note that our Covid vaccination clinic will only be administering the Covid vaccine. If you require scripts or attention to your other medical issues, you must make a separate appointment in our regular clinic.  Frequently asked questions:  Do you have Moderna? No, mainly the community pharmacies will be administering Moderna.  How do I access my vaccination card? If you log in to mygov, there will be a vaccination letter/card from the Australian government after your second dose.  I don't have Medicare, where can I get the Covid vaccine? You can get vaccinated at a QLD State Vaccination hub (Gold Coast Convention Centre) or a Respiratory Clinic.  When you are ready to be vaccinated, please follow these instructions carefully. BEFORE YOUR COVID VACCINE CLINIC APPOIN...

CHEVRON ADVANCED MEDICAL Our Practice was opened in September 2012. We are a privately operating medical centre in Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise. We are a QPA accredited medical centre. We are also an accredited Yellow Fever vaccination clinic. We offer anti wrinkle injections and skin cancer checks + excisions, as well as performing minor procedures such as vasectomy, circumcision and iron infusions. We are open 7 days per week. There is free 2P street parking, pathology on site and Chempro chemist next door. JOBS  We are interested in hearing from you! - General Practitioners - Allied Health 4CYTE PATHOLOGY Open 6 days Monday to Friday from 7.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays from 8am to 11am TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION WITH DOCTORS  It is Practice policy to not interrupt doctors during consultations. We can put the phone call through to our Practice nurse or leave a message with reception to pass on to the doctor. Our nurse will triage any urgent calls. During the Covid p...

Open weekdays. Mon to Fri:  7.30am - 1230pm. 4Cyte Pathology is located next to Chevron Advanced Medical Centre. All referrals are accepted (does not have to be on a 4Cyte referral form).  Contact 13 42 98.

Your health is our priority at Chevron Advanced Medical.  Medicare funds health checks for: Patients aged 45 to 49 years old who are at risk of developing a chronic disease.  All patients aged 75 and over. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders regardless of age (Item 715). Please note that you must be a patient of this practice in order to be eligible for a health check. Patients who don't fit in the above categories can still request a health check-up by booking a standard or long consultation. A health check may consist of: Taking a detailed medical history Physical examination and measurement of your weight and blood pressure ECG tracing of your heart Blood tests Urine test Preventative health screening advice, such as vaccinations, skin checks, pap smears (cervical cancer screening), mammograms, men's health, etc. Come and see our friendly nurses and doctors in Surfers Paradise for your health check up.

Lynne Wu Medicare approved Psychologist in Gold Coast, QLD Qualifications: B.A. Psych; M.A. Prof Psych M.A.P.S. Background: Lynne’s focused areas of counselling include: depression, anxiety, phobia, trauma, loss & grief counselling, post physical/emotional/sexual abuse recovery counselling, life-transition readjustment counselling and family dynamics. She has appointments available within 1 week for face to face or via telehealth. Lynne is a licensed psychologist in Gold Coast with over 20 years of counselling experience in the U.S.A. and Australia. In addition to English, she speaks fluent Mandarin and Taiwanese. She has a wide range of professional work experience in multi-disciplinary teams in various cross-cultural settings including Hawaii & Colorado, U.S.A. Over the years, she has worked in various youth and adult inpatient and outpatient programs at the hospital, Community Mental Health, correctional centres and local medical centres. Lynne is very skilled ...

Name: Ben Darcy Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Physiotherapy Fees: Bulk billing with a valid EPC care plan Interests: Spinal pain, Work injuries and Workcover Ben studied on the Gold Coast at Griffith University before transitioning into hospital based physiotherapy. After working at Prince Charles ICU, Ben began working in private practices and travelling around Melbourne, Ballarat and Brisbane. He was also involved with sports physiotherapy for the Brisbane Broncos Reserves and other teams. Ben has been formally trained in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He also offers dry needling / Western acupuncture, as well as manual therapy to ensure you get comprehensive and effective treatment. Treatment plans can consist of massage, trigger point therapy, home exercise prescription, vibration and electro therapy. Ben will be available for physiotherapy at Chevron Advanced Medical from mid May 2020.

The Australian Immunisation Schedule for the pneumococcal vaccine for adults is changing. The pneumococcal vaccination schedule for children remains unchanged. New recommendations from 1 July 2020: - Healthy adults should receive 1 dose of 13vPCV (Prevenar) pneumococcal vaccine at age 70 years . - Indigenous adults with no risk factors should receive 1 dose of 13vPCV (Prevenar) and 2 doses of 23vPPV (Pneumovax) at age 50 years . What is the pneumococcal vaccine? The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect people from pneumococcal disease - which is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness in young children and older adults. Our doctors and nurses do not get paid any incentives to administer vaccinations. We have no finanacial ties with pharmaceutical companies. There are no microchips in the pneumococcal vaccine. We want to reduce morbidity and mortality from pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis - which are serious complications of pneumococcal disease. By getting vaccinated agains...

A spot check is recommended for borderline suspicious lesions that require monitoring. Surveillance photography is normally done 3 months after your skin check to see if any of the suspicious lesions have changed. You can also book a spot check if you have a few spots of concern that you want professional advice on - however, a full skin cancer check is generally recommended over a spot check.  Cost: Spot Check = $85 . Your Medicare rebate is $39. How to book: Feel free to book online with Dr Andrew Thant or Dr Mae Tun, who have further training in skin cancers and dermoscopy.   Please note that a spot check is different from a  skin check  or  mole mapping .  Our skin cancer clinic is located in Chevron Island (Surfers Paradise). Preparation for your spot check: If the spot is in an area with lots of hair, consider shaving this area. Although this is not necessary, it improves the image quality. 

Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer that arises from uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. It is the third most common skin cancer in Australia. Non cancerous growth of melanocytes leads to moles and freckles. Cancerous growth of melanocytes results in melanoma. 50 to 70% of melanoma arise "denovo" - meaning it appears as a new mole. 30 to 50% of melanoma arise from existing moles. Melanomas present in many different shapes, sizes and colors. That is why it is difficult to provide a comprehensive set of warning signs. The first sign of a melanoma is most often an unusual looking freckle or mole. Melanoma is usually curable when detected and treated early. Dermoscopy during a full skin check is an important tool for the early detection of melanoma. Mole mapping provides a photographic record of the location and size of your moles on the skin surface at that particular point in time. This allows for a comparison your moles in the future to see if they have changed in size or if any ...

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. These skin cancers arise from the basal layer of the skin and occur due to uncontrolled growth of the basal cells secondary to DNA damage - with UV radiation being the main cause. BCCs can appear as open sores, red patches (often mistake for eczema or dermatitis), pink growths, or shiny bumps that may look like pimples. At times, BCCs may ooze, crust, itch or bleed. They can be distinguished from normal sores as BCCs do not usually heal. On dermoscopy, they often have arborizing blood vessels that are visible. BCCs commonly arise in sun-exposed areas of the body such as the face, chest and arms. The mainstay of treatment of BCCs is with excision of the lesion. If very superficial, topical treatments may be used. When left untreated, BCCs can become disfiguring and possibly dangerous. Although they grow slowly and are not as dangerous as SCCs or melanoma , they will invade locally - growing wider and deeper. First into the fatt...

Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCCs) are the second most common type of skin cancer. They arise from the top layer of the skin and are more aggressive than BCCs . SCCs can appear as scaly red patches, open sores, rough skin, or raised growths. They can be itchy, crusty or bleeding. SCCs can look vastly different on separate people. SCCs often grow quickly, so must be dealt with timely. If left untreated, they can invade through the fatty layer of the skin and into muscle, vessels and bone. SCCs grow and invade normal tissue much faster than BCCs. This is why they should be excised as soon as possible. Large SCC on the left shin. 3 months after excision of the SCC. A triangular scar can be seen where the SCC once was, as a "V to Y flap" was done to close the wound. Dr Andrew Thant is a skin cancer doctor at Chevron Advanced Medical & Skin Cancer Clinic . Book your skin check online or give us a call on 07 5538 8811.

Chevron Advanced Medical is a private medical clinic. Please expect a gap fee for most appointments. DVA Gold patients won't incur any fees.

Chevron Advanced Medical is a private medical clinic. Please expect a gap fee for most appointments. DVA Gold patients won't incur any fees. Consultation Fees (1/3/23) Standard consult -  $80  (Medicare rebate $39, therefore gap is $40).  Standard consult discounted fee with Dr Mae - $60 for patients with a concession card . Concessions include: pension, health care card, children 15 years and under.  Long consult > 20 min -  $110  for all patients (Medicare rebate $77, therefore gap is $33). Prolonged consult > 40 min -  $150  for all patients (Medicare rebate $113, gap payment is $37). New patients - fees as above for all patients plus  $10 registration fee . DVA Gold - no fees. Skin Cancer Clinic - Dr Andrew Thant & Dr Mae Tun Skin Check  (brief) -  $85  (Medicare rebate $39, gap fee is $46). Skin Check  (full body) -  $120  (Medicare rebate $75, gap fee is $45).  Mole Map - $270 (Medica...