Plastic Surgery (GP information)

Introduction

Plastic surgery carries out a wide range of procedures on all parts of the human body. Essentially, we use surgery to try to restore the appearance and/or function of the body after it has been damaged or distorted as a result of birth defects, disease or injury. For example, we can reconstruct parts of the face which are damaged as a result of surgery to remove skin cancer or help to close wounds after road traffic accidents.

We do not routinely perform cosmetic surgery on the NHS (e.g. facelifts, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, breast reduction, gynaecomastia reduction or tummy tucks). If your main concern is likely to involve this type of surgical intervention then you may have to seek help privately.

Referral Process

Referrals are accepted via E-RS.

Procedures Provided

Excision of skin malignancies, hand surgery, Hypospadias reconstruction, general adult and paediatric plastic surgery.

NB:
Mr Kang does not perform surgery on the breast.
Mr Sojitra performs breast surgery and has a particular interest in breast reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer.

Clinics

Mr Kang
Clinics on Wednesday afternoons from 14.30-18.30 for adult and paediatric cases. Specialises in skin cancers, birth defects (especially hypospadias and hands) and general hand surgery.

Mr Sojitra
Clinics on Friday mornings. Specialises in skin cancers and breast reconstruction.

Mr Ahmad
Clinics on Friday mornings once a month. Specialises in cleft lip and cleft palates for adults and children.

Links to tertiary centres:
Royal Free Hospital, London (Mr Kang and Mr Sojitra)
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge (Mr Ahmad)

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Bedford Hospital

Plastic Surgery

MrOmarTillo Locum Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
MrSandipHindocha Lead Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, Laser & Hand Surgeon
MrStephanosPapanastasiou Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Plastic Surgery

NorbertKang Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Nilesh Sojitra Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
TariqAhmad Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Useful Contacts

Bedford Hospital
General Manager Hannah Synan-Jones
Hannah.Synan-Jones@ldh.nhs.uk
Clinical Director Mr Sandip Hindocha
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
General Manager Hannah Synan-Jones
Hannah.Synan-Jones@ldh.nhs.uk
Specialist Macmillan Skin Cancer CNS: Dawn Walker
01582 718310
dawn.walker@ldh.nhs.uk
Clinical Director Mr Sandip Hindocha
Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Switchboard 01582 491166
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