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Introduction
A surgical specialty that involves the management of disorders of the breast and the surrounding area. Breast surgery may be carried out to remove cancerous tumours, to provide reconstruction or for cosmetic purposes.
Services Provided
The Breast Surgery Department offers a Countywide service to the people of Gloucestershire. The 5 Consultants are all supported by a dedicated team of pathologists, radiologists, oncologists, breast care nurses and radiotherapists who all aim to provide the best treatment for each patient.
The aim of the department is to provide an efficient, friendly and high quality service for all our patients. We strive to ensure that patients are well informed and reassured about their treatment.
Clinical breast care nurse specialists work within the unit and are available to provide information, practical help, emotional support and a continuity of care for breast patients.
Information leaflets are available for many of the conditions seen in the department and we encourage patients to ask questions in order to understand their treatment fully.
The Department provides the following Outpatient Services: -
• Breast Surgery Service
• Suspected Breast Cancer Clinics
• Breast Family History Service
Please Note: Not all Services are provided at every Location.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are based at: -
• Cheltenham General Hospital - Kemerton Ward and Chedworth Suite
• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Russett Ward, 5A, 9A and Day Surgery Unit
• Stroud General Hospital - Princess Anne Ward
• Lydney Hospital - Ward 5L
Our Staff
There are 5 Breast surgeons who lead a team of specialist doctors and nurses. As a patient you may be seen by the surgeon or a doctor or nurse within their team. The Consultant has overall responsibilty for your care.
In addition to the two main Hospitals the Breast Surgeons hold Outpatient Clinics at Lydney and Stroud General Hospital.
Cheltenham General Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in Prestbury Clinic.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at either Cheltenham General or Stroud General Hospital.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the General Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at either Gloucestershire Royal, Lydney or Stroud General Hospital.
Lydney Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Gloucestershire Royal or Lydney Hospital.
Stroud General Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in both Bowbridge and Trinity Outpatients Departments.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at either Cheltenham General, Gloucestershire Royal or Stroud General Hospital.
Associate Specialist
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Mr. Ray Dawes MS FRCS MRCGP
Mr Dawes is an experienced General Surgeon with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.
Staff Grades
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Miss Nina La Hei MBBS (SYD), MRCSEd.
Miss La Hei is a General surgeon with a special interest in breast surgery and diseases of the breast.
Liz Wassall and Helen Rankin
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sue Scarrott
Maureen Cassidy-Gray
Alison Thomas
Amanda Jenkins
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Lead Breast Unit Co-ordinator
Secretary to Miss Vestey
Denise Kenny
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Breast Care Team Support Secretary
Cheltenham General Hospital
Secretary to Mr. Bristol: - Mary Clark,
Secretary to Mr. Chan: - Val Warrington
Secretaries to Mrs Ghilchik: - Jane Taylor and Gail Goodall