Ellipse Skin Cancer Clinic
Skin Cancer Medicine & Specialist Dermatology
Skin Cancer Medicine & Specialist Dermatology
From your first skin check through to diagnosis, surgical treatment, and ongoing follow-up — Ellipse provides complete skin cancer care in Cairns without referrals or delays.
From your first skin check through to diagnosis, surgical treatment, and ongoing follow-up — Ellipse provides complete skin cancer care in Cairns without referrals or delays.
A skin cancer check at Ellipse is a comprehensive full-body examination performed by an experienced Skin Cancer Doctor with advanced training in skin cancer medicine. Using dermoscopy — a non-invasive imaging technique that magnifies and enhances visualisation of the skin — our doctors can assess moles, lesions, and subtle changes that may not be visible to the naked eye.
We take the time to provide thorough, detailed assessments without rushing. If further investigation or treatment is required, our in-house facilities and experienced team allow us to provide timely care, often on the same day and within the same clinic.
Dermoscopy is a specialist imaging technique that uses magnification and polarised light to examine the structure of skin lesions in detail. Where a standard visual check can identify obvious lesions, dermoscopy allows our doctors to assess the characteristics of a mole or spot at a cellular level — identifying patterns associated with melanoma and other skin cancers before they become visible to the naked eye.
Dermoscopy is the most effective tool for early detection. Once a lesion has been identified as a potential problem in the future, any changes can be swiftly observed and compared to earlier dermoscopic tests and treatment can be administered quickly.
One of the most significant differences between Ellipse and many other skin cancer clinics is our in-house surgical capability. When a lesion is identified that requires removal — whether a basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma — our team can perform the excision at Ellipse without referring you to another provider.
This matters for two reasons. First, it significantly reduces the time between diagnosis and treatment — a factor that is clinically significant in skin cancer outcomes. Second, it means your care remains with the doctors who know your history, your skin, and your individual circumstances.
Patients with a history of skin cancer — or those identified as high risk — require structured, ongoing monitoring. At Ellipse, follow-up care is built into our model, not treated as an afterthought.
Following treatment, your doctor will establish a monitoring schedule appropriate to your history, risk profile, and the nature of any lesions previously identified or treated. This typically includes regular skin checks at defined intervals, with dermoscopy comparison against your existing mole mapping records where applicable.
Patients with a history of skin cancer — or those identified as high risk — require structured, ongoing monitoring. At Ellipse, follow-up care is built into our model, not treated as an afterthought.
Following treatment, your doctor will establish a monitoring schedule appropriate to your history, risk profile, and the nature of any lesions previously identified or treated. This typically includes regular skin checks at defined intervals.
We don't overbook. Every patient gets the time they need and our complete attention.
Your records, history, and lesion images stay with us — reviewed by the same team at every visit.
Every finding is explained to you in plain language. No jargon, no confusion about next steps.
Check, diagnose, treat — all at one clinic, in Cairns. No referrals to navigate.
Dermalux is a clinically developed LED light therapy designed to support skin health, repair, and rejuvenation. Using specific light wavelengths, it can help calm inflammation, support healing, and improve the appearance of a range of skin conditions — with no downtime and no discomfort.
Each Dermalux treatment is tailored to your individual skin concerns and can be used as a standalone treatment or as part of a broader personalised skin care and treatment plan, including alongside other in-house procedures where clinically appropriate.
Dermalux is commonly used to support:
In addition to our dedicated skin cancer services, our Doctors and Specialists provide expert assessment and management of a full spectrum of skin conditions.
Dr Niesh Adams, Specialist Dermatologist is committed to helping patients manage chronic skin conditions effectively, providing patient-centred care grounded by evidence-based dermatology and a clear, practical approach to treatment. She values long-term partnerships with her patients supporting them with education, symptom control, and personalised management plans for conditions including:
For patients requiring Specialist Dermatology care, appointments with Dr Niesh Adams are available with a GP referral. A valid referral is required to be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
In Far North Queensland, skin cancer is one of the most preventable diseases — if caught early. A 20-minute check could make all the difference.