Not every surgical problem needs a hospital, a theatre booking, or a long specialist waiting list. Many common procedures — removing a mole, draining an abscess, excising a cyst, stitching a cut — can be done safely and comfortably in the consulting rooms at Kuilsriver Doctors under local anaesthetic, by a doctor who already knows your medical history.
Call 021 903 6830 to book a minor surgery consultation, or book online. Patients from Kuilsriver, Soneike, De Bron, Brackenfell, Blue Downs, and Eerste River are welcome.
Procedures We Perform
- Mole and skin lesion removal — moles, skin tags, warts, and suspicious lesions, with histology where indicated. See our skin cancer screening guide if you are worried about a changing mole.
- Cyst and lipoma excision — sebaceous cysts and fatty lumps removed as a single in-rooms procedure.
- Abscess incision and drainage — for boils and skin abscesses, with wound care and follow-up.
- Wound suturing — closure of cuts and lacerations, including tetanus cover where needed.
- Ingrown toenail procedures — partial or full nail removal for recurrent problems.
- Skin biopsy — punch or excisional biopsy for diagnosis.
What to Expect
Most procedures start with a consultation so the doctor can assess the problem, explain what is involved, and confirm the cost. The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself is not painful. Afterwards you will be given clear wound care instructions and, where tissue is sent for testing, a follow-up appointment to discuss the result.
Because the same doctor manages your wider care, anything that needs further attention — a lesion that requires specialist review, or an underlying condition picked up along the way — flows naturally into your family medicine care or a health screening.
To book, call 021 903 6830. Consultations run Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 08:00–12:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What minor surgical procedures can be done at Kuilsriver Doctors?
The practice performs mole and skin lesion removal, cyst and lipoma excision, abscess drainage, wound suturing, ingrown toenail procedures, and skin biopsies — all under local anaesthetic in the consulting rooms. Call 021 903 6830 to discuss your procedure.
Do I need a referral for minor surgery?
No referral is needed. Book a consultation first so the doctor can assess the lesion or problem, explain the procedure and cost, and arrange a suitable appointment time. Some procedures can be done at the same visit.
Will the lesion be sent for testing?
Where there is any clinical concern — for example a changing mole — the removed tissue is sent for histology and the results are discussed with you at a follow-up appointment. This is an important part of safe skin lesion removal.
Does medical aid cover minor surgery?
Many procedures are claimable from medical aid, particularly when medically indicated rather than purely cosmetic. Cover and rates vary by scheme. Reception can give you the procedure codes to confirm benefits with your scheme before the appointment.
Book Your Procedure
Call us on 021 903 6830 to book a minor surgery consultation, or book online.
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