Service

Minor Surgery performed by a GP - Swanage Hospital

What does it do?

The removal/excision of minor lesions under local anaesthetic.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

This surgery is performed on alternate Monday afternoons.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

This service is open to referrals from Swanage Medical Practice only.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Removal of small skin lesions under local anaesthetic.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Removal/excision of lesions that are worrying or catch on clothing.

Who will I see?

Either Dr Munday, Dr Baker, Dr Haines or Dr Lepper who rotate to perform surgery.

As a patient, how do I access services?

Please see your GP if you are a patient registered at Swanage Medical Practice.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

An information booklet is available from the Day Surgery Unit.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Surgery is performed in the Day Surgery Unit at Swanage Hospital on alternate Mondays.

Who can I contact to find out more?

Liz Pond at Swanage Medical Practice on 01929 422231.