As a team we perform a number of minor surgical procedures, examples of which are below. You may find it useful to make your first consultation with a doctor who performs a particular procedure; this can be discussed with the receptionist when booking (if you feel comfortable doing so).

We believe that performing these procedures in general practice gives our patients faster access to a more convenient service. However, there are limitations to procedures we are able/allowed to perform

Examples:

• Removal of moles by excision
• Removal of other skin lesions by cautery or shave excision
• Skin biopsies
• Ingrowing toenail operations
• Cryotherapy for warts and verrucas
• Implanon insertion (long term contraception)
• Insertion of contraceptive coils

Minor procedures for purely cosmetic reasons are not funded by the NHS and therefore we do not offer them.