Minor Surgery

Minor Surgery: Free, Quick, Safe, and Convenient at Guilsdown Group Practice

NHS-trained clinicians, short waiting times, and aftercare you can trust.

What We Treat

Removal of cysts, including epidermoid and pilar cysts
Naevi
Joint injections for shoulders, elbows, hands, knees and hips

Who Can Access Minor Surgery?

Registered patients only; no external referrals or private bookings.
Cosmetic removals are available, except for facial lesions.

How It Works

Assessment: Quick review via online messaging or a face-to-face appointment.
Waiting List: You will be added to our minor surgery list. The typical waiting time is 4–8 weeks.
Procedure: The procedure is performed in our clinic, using a local anaesthetic if needed.
Aftercare: Full aftercare advice and stitch removal are provided.

What our patients say about us

My experience has been nothing but an excellent. From same day call backs to quick referrals. All the GPs I’ve seen have been friendly, approachable and helpful.

-ML *****

I’ve been with this GP surgery since I was a child and I have never found any fault in it. The staff are always lovely from reception to doctors to nurses and they always take me seriously. I’ve never had a problem with communication and most queries are responded to within the day. There is so much negativity about GP surgeries but I think Guildowns is utterly fantastic and well running and I’ve never had any complaints. Thank you for great service every time.

-JS *****

Never had a bad experience with this wonderful team. As is pretty standard across the NHS at the moment, their wait time for a standard appointment can be a little bit longer than id hope, but theyre always there to help. I get call backs within a couple of hours from the triage team and have had several same day appointments off the back of that.
I cant ask for more than what they are already doing. Everyone from the reception team, to all the doctors ive seen and the wonderful phlebotomist. Thank you. Youre all doing excellent work and i appreciate all of your hard work!

-RO *****

Why Choose Us?

No costs!
A clinician who has access to your medical history and can provide follow-up care
NHS-trained, experienced staff
A safe, sterile environment
Convenient local access, with no need to travel far

Who can register?

We accept patients across Guildford.

If you live outside Guildford, you can still register as an out-of-area patient.

Important — please read before registering:

You can still access our same-day online appointment system.
Out-of-area patients cannot receive home visits from the practice.
You must be able to travel to the surgery for any face-to-face appointments.
Out-of-area registration is not recommended if you are housebound or have significant mobility issues.