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- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Reconstructive surgery
About me
Robert has 20 years of experience as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon. During this time he has developed a large and successful private practice at the Nuffield and Duchy Hospitals.
He was the senior Plastic Surgeon at Derriford Hospital for 14 years before leaving the NHS in 2014. There, he specialised in Breast Surgery whilst building and leading the Sarcoma Surgery Unit.
He now enjoys the freedom to dedicate time to his private patients and develop his practice. He is ably assisted by two wonderful secretaries, Leanne and Jess.
Robert has an honest, and sensitive approach to consultations. He will explain the benefits as well as implications and risks of procedures in detail. paying particular attention to those pertinent to you. Treatment advice will be tailored to your individual circumstances. He has excellent working relationships with colleagues both in his and other specialties.
Robert continues his links with education and examination at the highest level in Plastic Surgery. He undergoes appraisal and revalidation and is committed to delivering the best possible care to his patients.
His many outside interest include sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, walking and wild camping.
Training
Robert completed his medical training at St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, London in 1985. He then commenced his surgical training and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 1990. He was successful in gaining a higher surgical training position in Plastic Surgery passing his exit exams FRCS (Plast.) in 1997. He was appointed as a consultant in Derriford Hospital in 1998.
During his training Robert was able to gain a great deal of expertise in cosmetic surgery in the NHS, in Australia and in his trainer's private practices. This has been added to by visiting other surgeons and attending many courses both in this country and internationally.
Areas of interest
Microsurgery; Reconstructive surgery; Sarcoma; Breast reconstruction; Lower limb trauma; Hand Surgery: Breast Surgery for Transgender patients
Medical secretaries
- Jessica Summers-Evans
- Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital Derriford Road Derriford Plymouth PL6 8BG
- 01752 707345
- jessica.summers-evans@nhs.net
- Leanne Woodward
- Nuffield Hospital Plymouth Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BG
- 01752 707345
- leanne.kent@nhs.net
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (5-50)
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S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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S0922
Laser destruction of lesion(s) of skin - up to 25cm2 in area - (1-5)
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S0820
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesions of skin (including cauterisation) - four or more - (1-5)
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S0656
Removal of lipoma - (1-5)
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S1110
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - (1-5)
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S0643
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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S0603
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs - (1-5)
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S1500
Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - (1-5)
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S3624
Full thickness graft, head, neck, hands & genitalia - up to 9cm2 in area - (1-5)
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S0642
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)