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An introductin to Mr Alexander Armstrong
In this video, we meet Mr Alex Armstrong, a consultant plastic, reconstructive, and hand s...
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
Derriford Rd, Plymouth, PL6 8BG, PlymouthMedical 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
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- Dr Armstrong is extremely professional and attentive. He explained everything thoroughly and answered any questions I had about my procedure in depth, including during post operation check up appointments. I was never in a position where I was left wondering or unsure of what was happening. I’d highly recommend Dr Armstrong for any cosmetic proceduresDoctor's response -Thank you for this positive feedback. It’s fantastic to hear. Take care. Alex
- My time with Dr Armstrong has been nothing short of incredible. Himself and the team at Nuffield made me feel incredibly reassured with the procedure and I felt as though I had a thorough understanding of the entire process. Throughout each stage, from the months leading up to the op, initial appointments, surgery and post-op checkups, I felt very relaxed and confident. His talent has changed my life for the better, both physically and mentally, and I am incredibly appreciative of it all.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words - I am so pleased that surgery has made such a positive impact on your life
- I never leave reviews, but i am soo impressed and highly recommend Alex Armstrong and his team including his medical secretary Kerry Conway. They deserve all the recognition for the work they do! They have all gone above and beyond from the very beginning without feeling i was just their next pateint. I felt immediately eased after meeting everyone with their warm welcome. (Especially with it being my first operation) Alex had explained very clearly the ins/outs of the procedure/aftercare.Doctor's response -Thank you for the helpful feedback. We are so pleased you had such a positive experience
- 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