Minor Surgery
Minor surgery is commonly provided in primary care practices, providing fast, competent removal and biopsies of skin lesions. Other services include cosmetic work such as removal of benign moles and skin tags. Ingrown toenail surgery is also commonly provided.
These conditions do not need to be referred to a hospital, perhaps saving you a long wait or a cancelled appointment when a more serious case takes priority.
If your doctor is unable to provide the procedure you need, he/she may know a neighbouring GP who does. Otherwise, the PHO will have a list of GPs trained in particular operations.
The doctors at Ostend Medical Centre are trained to do a wide variety of surgical procedures including:
. skin cancer removal including cancers of the face
. wart removal
. ingrown toenails
. removal of lumps.
All surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic.