Training | Fitzwilliam Clinic, Belfast

As part of our passion for delivering bespoke patient care, Fitzwilliam Clinic provides training and support services to prospective Plastic Surgeons in Northern Ireland by providing theatre time to witness the latest techniques in theatre and also teaching evenings hosted by our highly skilled Consultants. This provides an in depth understanding and knowledge for the Participants in how to meet or exceed patient expectations and manage their healing in line with their extensive training program and with the support of NIMDTA (Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency).

Non-Consultant Grade Doctors receive extensive support in developing their ability to offer a high standard of cosmetic care through advanced training opportunities and direct mentorship. They have the benefit of a supportive and dynamic learning environment in theatre and beyond, with educational classes delivered by our experienced and successful Consultants giving direct access to the most highly experienced professionals in the industry.

Meet the Fitzwilliam Team

Our team of consultant surgeons and anaesthetists are on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council and in possession of Certificates of Completion of Training.

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Michael McBride FRCS (Plast)

Mr Michael McBride's specialist interests are in aesthetic surgery, lower limb reconstruction, hands, peripheral nerve surgery, facial palsy, abdominal wall, and perineal reconstruction.

Nicholas Hodgins FRCS (Plast)

Mr Nicholas Hodgins is a fully accredited Consultant Plastic Surgeon currently working within the Plastic Surgery departments of the Ulster and Royal Victoria Hospitals.

Stephen Sinclair FRCS (Plast) MD

Mr Sinclair was appointed a NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon in 1999 and has a well established reputation in the private sector as a leading cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon.

Harry Lewis FRCS (Plast)

Mr Harry Lewis graduated as an M.D. from Queen’s University Belfast in 1989 and completed his plastic surgery training in Belfast before completing the Plastic Surgery intercollegiate speciality exam FRCS (Plast).

Serena Martin FRCS (Plast)

Miss Serena Martin is a fully accredited plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and is on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for plastic surgery.

Alastair Brown FRCS (Plast)

Mr Alastair Brown is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at the Ulster Hospital, Belfast. He is Programme Director, responsible for the training of Plastic Surgeons in Northern Ireland.

Shakeel Dustagheer FRCS (Plast)

Mr Dustagheer completed his medical studies at the Queen’s University of Belfast in 2002. His early surgical training took place in Northern Ireland.

Andrew Robinson FRCS (Plast)

Mr Robinson graduated from Queens University Belfast in July 2006 with an honours degree achieving multiple distinctions throughout his undergraduate degree.

Andrew Kennedy MD FRCS FRCSI

Mr Andrew Kennedy is an Upper GI Surgeon based in the Royal Victoria Hospital, specialising in all types of hernia repair to include inguinal and groin hernia at Fitzwilliam Clinic.

Alastair Lewis FRCS

Mr Alastair Lewis was appointed a consultant vascular surgeon in 2007. He now works full time in private practice specialising exclusively in the management of venous disease. He is widely regarded as an authority on the non-surgical management of all types of varicose veins.

Colin Weir FRCSEdin, FRCSEng, FFSTEd

Mr Colin Weir is a Consultant Surgeon and Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Surgery. He was appointed in 1996 and has extensive experience in managing, treating and consulting on varicose veins. He has been at the forefront of introducing new technologies in vein treatment in Northern Ireland. He treats all vein types including cosmetic issues and symptomatic veins.