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Mr Brendan Skelly

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast & General Surgeon

GMC No: 6134419

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Profile

Mr Skelly was appointed as Consultant General and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at the Western Trust in 2019. He is based at Altnagelvin Area Hospital.

He specialises in the treatment of breast cancer surgery, benign breast problems and hernia surgery.

He has a special interest in oncoplastic breast surgery for cancer patients. He also has a keen interest in the assessment of hernias with comprehensive experience of hernia repair surgery.

Mr Skelly gained subspecialty fellowship training in Dublin focusing on breast cancer management and combined oncoplastic breast surgery procedures, including breast implant, pedicled flap reconstruction and revisional breast surgery for breast cancer and benign breast disease.

Mr Skelly has a broad range of experience from general surgery and breast surgery having worked in multiple tertiary referral units in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Republic of Ireland.

He currently is a Recognised Postgraduate Surgical Trainer (Western HSCT) and Undergraduate Medical School Tutor (QUB & Ulster University).

Patient Testimonials

“Mr Skelly is an absolute gentleman, who provides empathy, professionalism and care at all times on every visit.”

“Fantastic surgeon. Mr Skelly provided excellent care before, during & and after surgery. He showed great empathy & kindness towards me and my family.”

“Explains in detail. Includes you in decision making. [Mr Skelly] takes his time and doesn’t make you feel that any question is unimportant.”

“Mr Skelly and his team are outstanding. Patient care 10/10.”

“A very understanding and genuine doctor who always makes me feel at ease.”

“Mr Skelly is a fantastic doctor. He completely puts my mind at ease, and I never hesitate to ask him any questions. It is clear that he is very much a people person. Anyone would be lucky to have him as [their] doctor.”

Current NHS Posts

Western HSCT, Altnagelvin Area Hospital

Personal profile

Mr Skelly is married with two children and has a busy family/working life. He is an avid multi-sports enthusiast and low handicap golfer.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) University of Dundee (2006)

Post Graduate Masters Degree (MSc) in Advanced Surgical Practice Cardiff University (2013)

Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery & General Surgery Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Dublin & Mater Private Hospital Dublin (2018-19)

Professional bodies (Positions held in last 3 years)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) Ireland (Intercollegiate)

Member of the Association of Breast Surgeons (UK)

Treatment Areas

Treatments and areas of interest

Hernia Surgery – inguinal / femoral / umbilical / incisional
Skin lesions – lipomas / cysts / subcutaneous lesions (under the skin) / abscess
Toenail: wedge resection / removal / ablation
Breast Lumps
Breast Skin Changes (Puckering, Dimpling, Rash, Redness)
Nipple Discharge
Breast Pain
Axillary (underarm) lumps
Male Breast Lumps
Breast Cancer
Benign Breast Lumps (Fibroadenoma, Nipple Lesions, Breast Duct Excision)
Breast Scar revision & Fat grafting
Reconstructive Breast Surgery (Implant & Pedicled Flaps)
Breast Implant Removal & Capsulectomy
Accessory Breast Tissue Removal