DVA Skin Checks Brisbane – Rapid Access Skin Clinic

Urgent Skin Checks for DVA Patients in Brisbane

The Rapid Access Skin Clinic in Brisbane provides priority skin checks and skin cancer assessments for DVA patients and veterans. No out of pocket costs for eligible DVA Gold and White (listed with cancer/skin cancer) card-holders. Same-week appointments are usually available with Dr Rupert Templeman (Dermatology Registrar and Specialist GP), ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of suspicious skin lesions.

Skin cancer is one of the most common conditions affecting Australians, particularly those with significant sun exposure during military service. Dr Templeman provides fast, expert skin checks for veterans in Brisbane, helping detect melanoma and other skin cancers early.

Appointments are available every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at Brisbane Dermatology Group in Milton, Brisbane, with Dr Rupert Templeman.

Experienced Care from a Doctor Who Served in the ADF

Dr Rupert Templeman brings extensive medical and military experience to caring for veterans.

Rupert was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship with the Royal Australian Air Force and subsequently served in the Australian Defence Force across Australia, Germany and Pakistan. His military background gives him a strong understanding of the unique health needs of veterans and DVA patients.

Dr Templeman is both:

• A Dermatology Registrar

• A Specialist General Practitioner

He has recently completed his dermatology training and is awaiting his final examinations to become a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Dr Templeman has a long-standing clinical interest in melanoma detection and skin cancer treatment, providing veterans with high-quality, thorough skin checks in a supportive environment.

Dr Templeman is highly skilled in diagnosing and managing the full range of skin conditions, including:

• Skin checks and skin cancer assessment and treatment

• Eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and acne

• Pigmentation conditions such as vitiligo

• Sweating (hyperhidrosis) and hair loss

• minor skin procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and flaps/grafts, ensuring comprehensive care from diagnosis through to treatment.

Comprehensive Skin Checks for Veterans

Dr Templeman’s Brisbane DVA skin check clinic provides full skin examinations and treatment planning where required.

Conditions assessed and treated include:

• Skin cancer checks and skin cancer treatment

• Melanoma detection

• Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma

• Suspicious moles or changing skin lesions

If a concerning lesion is identified, biopsy or minor surgical treatment can often be arranged quickly.

In addition, Dr Templeman runs a confidential, rapid-access genital warts removal clinic in a safe, discreet, and inclusive environment for all genders, offering compassionate and effective treatment for this sensitive condition. Where clinically appropriate, patients are offered same-day treatment following their consultation.

Dr Templeman can usually accommodate same-week appointments for rapid diagnosis and treatment, ensuring you get the care you need without long waiting times.

To book or reschedule an appointment with a dermatologist, please email or phone on the below details:

Email: admin@dermgroup.com.au
Phone: (07) 3184 3430