Minor Surgery

All the Doctors at Bideford Medical Centre perform minor surgical procedures such as excision, cryotherapy or curettage and cautery of skin lesions, ingrowing toenail removal and dermoid cyst removal. They have all been approved by our local PCT to perform such surgery.

Dr Ragaii Loka trained and qualified in general surgery prior to becoming a General Practitioner. As such he enjoys performing more complex surgical procedures upon BMC patients referred by the other Doctors in the practice.

Dr Loka provides vasectomies and injection of haemorrhoids (piles) as an enhanced service of Bideford Medical Centre, and patients can be referred for these from all the GP surgeries in North Devon . In the future Dr Loka hopes to expand the service we offer our community further by undertaking carpal tunnel surgery and repair of inguinal hernias.

At the Medical Centre we have a purpose built fully equipped minor surgery room with fitted ceiling mounted operating light, operating couch, all emergency equipment including oxygen cylinder, cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter and defibrillator. Our practice uses a sterile pack for each procedure, supplied by CSSD at North Devon District Hospital.

If you are interested in having a vasectomy or injection of piles please see your GP to discuss the procedure, your doctor will fully inform you about what to expect and refer you on to Dr Loka as necessary.