Dr Kate Mcculloch
B.Biomed, M.Pharm, B.Med, FRACGP, Accredited skin cancer doctor
Dr Kate is General Practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer medicine. She is also a qualified pharmacist and has previously completed training in womens and sexual health (FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health Certificate). This diverse background of experience enables her to provide a wholistic assessment and a unique perspective of your skin cancer in the context of your lifestyle and other medical conditions.
About
My name is Kate Mcculloch
Dr Kate Mcculloch grew up on the Mid North Coast where she is now settled with her family. Kate has a background in biomedical science, pharmacy and general medicine. She graduated the University of Newcastle medical program in 2017 and fellowed with the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2023. Kate has obtained advanced training in skin cancer medicine and surgery and is accredited with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia as a Skin Cancer Doctor.
Dr Kate is an independant contractor and can currently be consulted out of the rooms at Port Skin Clinic in Port Macquarie.
Services
Comprehensive skin cancer check
Dr Kate performs comprehensive skin cancer checks and has advanced training in dermatoscopy - which is a special skill for recognising skin cancers in their early stages.
Your skin will be checked from head to toe, looking for any suspicious skin lesions.
For this consultation it is suggested that all clothing, except for underwear, to be removed. Genital areas will not routinely be checked unless you raise a concern.
We also request that patients remove all their makeup prior to their appointment.
If necessary, a skin lesion biopsy may be performed during your consultation or you may be re-booked for biopsy or excision.
Dr Kate will advise how frequently you require your skin to be checked as this depends on your individual risk. Regular checks are advised to facilitate early detection of skin cancers.
Single lesion review
These are urgent appointments kept aside for patients with symptomatic or worrying lesions to facilitate prompt action on health threatening lesions. These are short appointments for 1-2 lesions and include potential biopsy or planning of biopsy.
You should consider a lesion review between regular skin checks if you have a lesion that is:
- Symptomatic: Itchy, tender, bleeding
- Changing or growing in size/colour or shape
- New: especially if age is greater than 40yrs
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Skin cancer biopsy
Often a biopsy is required to confirm a diagnosis so the best treatment can be used for that type of lesion.
This may be a partial sample of the lesion or the whole lesion depending on the suspected diagnosis. If can often be done on the day of review however may be rescheduled depending on the size, location and number of lesions needing biopsy.