Mr Alexander ArmstrongConsultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon in Plymouth
Mr Alexander Armstrong
BMedSci(Hons) BMBS MSc(Burn Care) FEBHS FRCS(Plast)
GMC: 7045233Professional statement
Mr Alexander Armstrong is a certified and highly skilled consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon based in Plymouth. He has a decade of experience in plastic surgery. He provides skin cancer and mole removal, adult and paediatric hand surgery, hypospadias surgery, and gender reassignment (FTM) top surgery. Mr Armstrong is certified by the Royal College of Surgeons in all areas of Cosmetic Surgery. He specialises in cosmetic surgery for the face, breast and body.
He is also offers services as expert witness and in medicolegal work.
Mr Armstrong originally qualified from the University of Nottingham, with intercalated BMedSci and BMBS degrees. Following his initial appointments, including a registry year in Australia, Mr Armstrong completed his core surgical training in Exeter and his higher plastic surgery training on the prestigious Oxford Rotation. This included instruction in the renowned plastic surgery units of Exeter, Chester, Oxford, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Stoke Mandeville, and the famed Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Internationally, Mr Armstrong successfully undertook specialist training in Australia as well as in the USA, before joining a charitable plastic surgery mission to Cambodia. Upon his return to the UK, Mr Armstrong accomplished a subspecialist fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he focused on hypospadias, limb differences, vascular anomalies and skin lesions in children. Mr Armstrong was awarded a travelling fellowship later on to further his expertise in hypospadias surgery in seven units in England, with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
Committed to high-quality care, Mr Armstrong is also involved in the regulation, legislation and improvement of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic services in the UK. He has previously sat on the British Associations of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons professional standards committee, is on the board of the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practice, and is also a founding trustee of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority, which notably developed the criteria for non-surgical cosmetics. Additionally, Mr Armstrong has served as an advisory specialist for the Care Quality Commission since 2017.
He is also offers services as expert witness and in medicolegal work.
Mr Armstrong originally qualified from the University of Nottingham, with intercalated BMedSci and BMBS degrees. Following his initial appointments, including a registry year in Australia, Mr Armstrong completed his core surgical training in Exeter and his higher plastic surgery training on the prestigious Oxford Rotation. This included instruction in the renowned plastic surgery units of Exeter, Chester, Oxford, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Stoke Mandeville, and the famed Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Internationally, Mr Armstrong successfully undertook specialist training in Australia as well as in the USA, before joining a charitable plastic surgery mission to Cambodia. Upon his return to the UK, Mr Armstrong accomplished a subspecialist fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he focused on hypospadias, limb differences, vascular anomalies and skin lesions in children. Mr Armstrong was awarded a travelling fellowship later on to further his expertise in hypospadias surgery in seven units in England, with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
Committed to high-quality care, Mr Armstrong is also involved in the regulation, legislation and improvement of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic services in the UK. He has previously sat on the British Associations of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons professional standards committee, is on the board of the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practice, and is also a founding trustee of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority, which notably developed the criteria for non-surgical cosmetics. Additionally, Mr Armstrong has served as an advisory specialist for the Care Quality Commission since 2017.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Plymouth, Derriford Rd, Plymouth, PL6 8BG,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 17 years of experience
- Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon, Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Hand Surgery
- Paediatric plastic surgery - hand surgery, cerebral palsy, hypospadias surgery, skin lesions/birthmark treatment
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- European Board of Hand Surgery
Education
- FEBHS, European Board of Hand Surgery (2021)
- FRCS (Plast), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2019)
Teaching posts
- Supervisor for Advanced Nurse Practitioner MSc, UHP Plastic Surgery Department (present)
- Regulatory preparedness - CQC and beyond
Positions in organisations
- Advisory Specialist, Care Quality Commission (present)
- Founding Trustee, Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Armstrong’s publications can be found on ResearchGate
- Mr Armstrong’s publications can be found on Google Scholar
Prizes and awards
- BAPRAS Travelling Bursary (2021)
- Ethicon Foundation Fund Travel Grant (2020)
Registration number: 7045233
Reviews
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- Alexander was amazing welcoming and explained my procedure to me allowing me settled and not anxious about my 1st operation .I would definitely recommend. My after care appointment reasure me that I made the right decision and im very happy with my results.
- Mr Armstrong is professional, personable and liked by everyone around him. I felt 100% safe in his care and trust in his surgical capabilities. Walked away after every interaction complete satisfied and my results so far are amazing. Wouldn't hesitate to book again in future
- Very good experience dealing with Mr Armstrong . Highly recommended
- I would definitely recommend Mr Armstrong. He explained everything fully and answered all my questions and put me totally at ease through the whole process.
- Everyone was Amazing and supportive made you feel comfortable couldn’t of went anywhere better for my surgery thank you dr Armstrong and the team
- My entire experience was a full 5 stars. From the ladies at the front desk to the attending nurses to the anaestheticist to the surgeon himself, everyone treated me with great care and respect. I was not misgendered once and everyone seemed to love their jobs. Thank you everyone!
- I cannot recommend Mr Armstrong highly enough! He is an amazing surgeon with lots of expertise and skill. He treated me with respect, listened to my concerns, and maintained my dignity through a difficult procedure. I am beyond happy with my results from Mr Armstrong, thank you!
- I would like to thank Mr. Armstrong for their great skill and care during my recent surgery. Their expertise, professionalism and kindness shown by the the entire surgical team was truly appreciated. Thankyou for your dedication and the positive impact you have made to my life.
- Excellent service, everything well explained and prompt timescales. Would definitely recommend Mr Armstrong. He has an excellent patient manner and is a credit to his profession.