Information for patients
Exeter Medical is happy to see and treat patients on the NHS for a range of problems including skin 'lumps and bumps', possible skin cancers and other skin problems. We also perform minor out-patient hand surgery to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers or ganglions.
We are occasionally asked to see and treat patients when hospitals run in to waiting list problems and struggle to meet government targets, or by primary care trusts at times when demand for treatment is high. Under these circumstances, you may be contacted by the hospital or by your local PCT to ask you if you would be happy to be treated at Exeter Medical.
Alternatively, patients can be referred directly by their GP to see one of our consultants, all of whom hold substantive posts in the NHS, in much the same way as you would be referred to any other NHS clinic.
If you need a minor operation under local anaesthetic, we will try to do this for you directly after having seen the consultant. This saves you the inconvenience of comming back on another day for your treatment.
Some patients who are taking blood thinning medication such as warfarin or clopidogrel may need to stop this for a few days before surgery. However, it is important that you do not stop taking any medication unless requested to do so either by one of our consultants or by your GP. Aspirin is not generally a problem and patients can continue to take this as normal.
After surgery we can arrange for follow-up with your GP or practice nurse, although we may need to see you again once or twice at Exeter Medical depending upon what you have had done. We will, of course, advise you about this on the day of your surgery.
Exeter Medical is registered with the Healthcare Commission so you can be sure that we will provide you with the best possible treatment in a clean and modern environment. Our team of nurses and doctors will try to make your treatment at Exeter Medical as easy and relaxed as possible and we are always happy to listen to any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
For more information please feel free to contact us on 01392 36 35 34 or email us.
Directions on how to find us can be found in our location.
