Family Surgery Birkdale

R&B Clinical is for patients seeking private GP care in Southport and Ormskirk. The clinic provides GP appointments, routine check-ups, health assessments, assessment and management of acute and chronic conditions, prescriptions, medication management and referrals to specialists.

Its named services include minor surgery, no-scalpel vasectomy, menopause care, weight management, steroid joint injections, hayfever injections, anti-wrinkle injections, HGV, taxi and driver medicals, and firearms medical questionnaires. Minor surgery includes benign mole removal, cyst removal, skin tag removal and ingrown toenail treatment.

Menopause appointments can include discussion of hormonal medication, non-hormonal medication and non-medication options. Weight management may include lifestyle changes, dietary advice and medical interventions if suitable. Joint injection appointments involve assessment of joint symptoms and advice on whether an injection is appropriate. Hayfever treatment is offered for allergic symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus congestion.

Care is offered through face-to-face GP consultations and telephone appointments. The practice also refers to virtual appointments for telemedicine consultations.

The GPs' stated clinical interests include diabetes, minor surgery, vasectomy, anticoagulation, internal medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, chronic disease management and child health. R&B Clinical states that it cannot provide regular private GP appointments to its own NHS registered patients under current NHS guidelines, but can provide specialist services such as minor surgery, vasectomy and anti-wrinkle injections. It also states that it does not prescribe controlled drugs, drugs with addictive potential, sedatives or sleeping tablets.