New name, New Location
Gympie Central Medical Centre opened in 2021 after starting as Marymark Medical in 2016. Dr Mary Piepers opened the practise in two rooms at the Carlton Hill Dental Clinic and had been on the lookout for new premises after continued growth of the practice.
Queensland has the highest recorded incidence rate of melanoma recorded from all western countries where accurate records exist. Melanoma may spread to other parts of the body and become a deadly disease.
Every person over 16 should have an annual skin check. Patients with a history of melanoma or other skin diseases may need to have these checks more often. Any freckle, mole or lump changing in size, shape or colour should be checked by your GP
Sunburn, whether frequent or infrequent, is a major factor in the development of melanoma, particularly in children. However, melanoma can also occur on non sun-exposed skin. People who burn easily, and either never or rarely tan, are at a much higher risk than people with darker skin who tan easily.
Other additional risk factors include a tendency to freckle, having more than 50 moles on the body, red or blond hair and blue eyes.
At Gympie Central Medical Centre, Dr Mary has years of experience in diagnosing and monitor skin lesions.
If required, Dr Mary can perform skin biopsies at the time of consultation or make another appointment time to perform a total excision of the lesion. In complicated cases we refer our patients to a dermatologist, a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon.
Available to patients aged 45-49 years inclusive who are at risk of developing a chronic disease (which is a disease that has been present for six months). Chronic diseases include conditions such as asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, mental health conditions, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
4Cyte Pathology is now onsite
4Cyte Pathology is now onsite Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm offering bulk-billed pathology services. All referrals are accepted.
Gympie Central Medical Centre is now located in our new building at 35 Excelsior Rd in Gympie. It began as Marymark Medical in 2016 by Dr Mary Piepers after 22 years practicing medicine in Gympie and surrounds, and a total of 30 years of postgraduate medicine.
