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The One Stop Breast Clinic is a Consultant-led service dedicated to providing high quality care. Along with a consultation, the clinic will provide results with minimum delay. This is achieved with the coordinated support of a team of compassionate, highly experienced radiologists, pathologists, mammographers and nurses.
This service is held weekly in our relaxed, clean and friendly premises, it is designed to lead to a rapid and accurate diagnosis.
Meet our team of Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeons
Are you over 40? If you do not have any symptoms you can self refer for a 3D Mammogram.
We have availability Monday-Thursday and your results will be sent direct to your GP.
What are the benefits of the One Stop Breast Clinic?
• Consultant led breast assessment
• Access to all diagnostics required within your first appointment
• Walk away knowing your breast health.
What does the clinic provide?
Possible symptoms that can be found by self-examination are:
- Painless lumps in the breast
- Changes in the size or shape of a breast
- Dimpling to the skin of the breast
- Thickened breast tissue
- Nipple inversion
- Lump or thickening behind the nipple
- Rash affecting the nipple
- Blood-stained discharge from the nipple
- Swelling or a new lump in the armpit
- Clear nipple discharge coming from one side
If you have any of the above symptoms you will need an outpatient appointment with one of our Consultants to discuss your condition and treatment options. The one stop clinic includes:
- Expert physical examination with a Breast Surgeon
- Consultation time with our highly experienced breast-care nurse.
- Breast imaging (2D mammography, 3D mammography, ultrasound imaging)
- Fine needle aspiration cytology and core biopsy pathology if required
- Onsite breast MRI facility is also available
If you do have further tests or investigations within your initial visit you will have a follow up consultation with your Consultant to discuss your results the following week.
Who can use the clinic?
Whether you have found a lump, would like to discuss any other symptoms or simply would like a breast health check then we can help.
The One-Stop Breast Clinic is open to all whether you have private medical insurance or not. If you are not covered by private medical insurance, one-off private treatment is available with a fixed price agreed in advance.
How do I access the clinic?
We understand that finding a breast lump can be a worrying time which is why we are dedicated to offering you fast access to expert consultants. The clinic is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To book an appointment please contact us using the online booking form or phone us on 01892 741150.
Do I need a referral?
You will only need a medical referral if you are using your private medical insurance. Referrals can be made by your GP or any other medical practitioner.
If you are paying for your own treatment, you will not need a referral.
No symptoms but worried about your breast health?
Our One Stop Breast Clinic offers a consultant led breast assessment with all the benefits of the service. No GP referral needed. To book your appointment call us on 01892 741150.
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Breast lump removal
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Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
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09 September 2022
For the second year running Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital is awarded NJR Quality Data Provider for 2021/22.