Minor Procedures in Troy, MI

Not every procedure needs a specialist, a hospital, or a four-hour ER visit. At Phase Medical Group in Troy, MI, Dr. Alex Christofis handles a wide range of common minor procedures right in the office, usually during the same visit that brought you in.

That means less time off work, lower out-of-pocket costs, and care from a physician who already knows your history. If a concern turns out to need specialty evaluation, we coordinate the referral directly.

Procedures We Perform

Skin Tag and Mole Removal

Quick in-office removal with minimal discomfort. Any suspicious lesion is sent for biopsy through the pathology lab (billed separately).

Laceration Repair and Sutures

Same-day wound closure with local anesthetic. Clean cuts that are not too deep or bleeding heavily are often a good fit for office repair. Deep, contaminated, or uncontrolled bleeding wounds should go to the ER.

Cyst Drainage

In-office drainage for painful or infected cysts. Most patients feel meaningful relief immediately.

Ingrown Toenail Removal

Professional treatment with local anesthetic. For chronic, recurrent cases, we offer permanent nail-edge solutions that stop the cycle.

Wart Treatment

Cryotherapy (freezing) and other approaches depending on location and type. Most warts need more than one session for full clearance.

Ear Lavage and Wax Removal

Safe, gentle ear canal flushing to clear impacted wax. A common cause of temporary hearing loss that is easy to fix in a single visit.

Joint Injections

Corticosteroid injections for knee, shoulder, hip, and other joint pain. See our dedicated joint injections page for details.

Abscess Drainage

Incision and drainage (I&D) with local anesthesia. Most patients feel significant relief right away.

When to Go to the ER Instead

Some issues need emergency care, not an office visit. Go to the ER or call 911 for:

• Deep wound with uncontrolled bleeding
• Serious infection spreading rapidly
• Bite wounds (animal or human)
• Eye injuries
• Chest pain or difficulty breathing

Insurance and Cost

Most major insurance plans cover minor procedures when medically necessary. The procedure is typically billed alongside your office visit. Any lab work such as biopsies is billed separately through your insurance. For coverage questions, call 248-847-0626.

Why Choose Phase Medical Group

Handling minor procedures in primary care is part of how we keep care efficient. No extra specialist copay, no weeks-long wait, and a physician who already knows your history.

• Board-certified family medicine with hands-on procedural experience
• Same-visit procedures when clinically appropriate
• Lower cost than urgent care or ER for most of these issues
• Same physician at every visit, not a rotating provider
• Direct coordination to specialists if something needs escalation
• Transparent billing - we will tell you what is billed as the visit vs. separately

Areas We Serve

Conveniently located at 6905 Rochester Road in Troy, MI. Serving Troy, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Oakland County, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area.

Schedule Your Procedure

Many minor procedures can be done at your next visit. Call Phase Medical Group at 248-847-0626 or request an appointment online.