When SkinGP opened its doors in July last year, it introduced something new to the Macedon Ranges — a purpose-built skin cancer clinic dedicated to early detection and expert care by accredited skin cancer doctors.
In just 12 months, the clinic has diagnosed and treated numerous melanomas, many invisible to the naked eye.
“Every Australian is at risk of skin cancer,” says Dr Ashvin Arul, founder of SkinGP.
“Seventy percent of us will face it at some point, and every 30 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with melanoma. These are not just numbers — they’re people in our community.”
Why Early Detection Matters
SkinGP’s mission is simple: save lives through prevention and early diagnosis. The clinic uses advanced technology such as mole mapping total body photography and high-resolution dermoscopy medicams, enabling doctors to detect changes long before they become visible to the naked eye.
Doctors at SkinGP are accredited skin cancer doctors, meaning they’ve completed advanced training through the Skin Cancer College Australasia—the only formal accreditation body in Australia and New Zealand. SkinGP is also the only clinic in the Macedon Ranges with accredited skin cancer doctors, ensuring patients receive care from experts who focus exclusively on skin cancer medicine.
A Personal Commitment
For Dr Bronwyn Edmunds, skin cancer care is personal. Growing up in Queensland, she saw the lifelong impact of sun exposure.
“In Australia, sun damage builds up over decades,” she says. “The good news? Skin cancers are often curable—if detected early.”
SkinGP makes this easy with comprehensive checks, including mole mapping total body photography and thorough examinations. Suspicious spots are removed and tested promptly — simple steps that save lives.
Save the Date: Melanoma March 2026
SkinGP proudly hosted the inaugural Melanoma March in the Macedon Ranges earlier this year—a fundraising event supporting melanoma research and honouring those affected by the disease. March 2025, 100 attended the event and over $7000 was raised for the Melanoma Institute Australia. Next year’s Melanoma March will be held on Sunday, 29 March 2026. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference. 2026 will hopefully be even bigger and better! Prises to be won and free
sausage sizzle. More details: https://melanomamarch.org.au/
Welcome Skin Cancer Doctor- Dr Rhian Pickard
Dr Rhian Pickard has been part of the Macedon Ranges community for the past four years and is widely respected for her commitment to excellence and compassionate approach to skin cancer care. She has been providing skin cancer services locally and is now offering her expertise at SkinGP. Bookings are available from January 2026 with Dr Pickard.
Time for Your Skin Check?
If you haven’t had a skin check recently, now is the time. Very early melanomas are highly curable — but only if detected early.
Book online at www.skingp.com.au or call 9969 5000.
