Religious, cultural, or personal-choice circumcision performed by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Dr Yildirim Oezdogan, in a CQC-registered clinic in Whitechapel, East London. Family-friendly, multi-lingual team. Discreet, dignified care for all ages.
Safeguarding and consent
All circumcisions at MHW Clinic comply with current UK law and General Medical Council guidance. For patients under 16, both parents (or legal guardians with parental responsibility) must consent in person. For older children and adults, the patient’s own informed consent is required. We discuss the procedure, risks, and aftercare openly with every family before going ahead.
Every non-medical circumcision at MHW Clinic is carried out personally by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Dr Yildirim Oezdogan. No trainees, no rotating registrars — the same surgeon you meet at consultation performs the procedure.
GMC-registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in genitourinary and reconstructive plastic surgery. Performs circumcision for patients across all age groups with attention to surgical detail, patient dignity, and family experience.
View full profile →Circumcision is a surgical procedure. The decision to have it done in a CQC-registered clinic by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, rather than at home or by an unregulated practitioner, is one of the single most important things a family can do to protect their child or themselves.
Dr Oezdogan is a GMC-registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon. He has trained for over a decade to manage tissue, control bleeding, recognise anatomical variations, and respond to complications safely. Many circumcisions in the UK are still performed by individuals with no formal surgical qualifications — this is a serious risk you should not take.
MHW Clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission (Provider ID 1-17189808454). Our clinical premises, sterilisation protocols, infection prevention, equipment, and consent processes are inspected against national standards. Home circumcisions and unregistered settings are not subject to any of these safeguards.
We use age-appropriate anaesthetic. Topical and/or local anaesthetic blocks for infants; local for older children and adults. Pain relief continues for the days after the procedure. Speed of the procedure has nothing to do with the quality of the result — we are unhurried, careful, and trained to recognise when something needs more attention.
Complications from circumcision are rare but can be serious — bleeding, infection, or anaesthetic reaction. In a CQC-registered clinic with a qualified surgeon, we are equipped and trained to manage all of these immediately. In an unregulated setting, a complication can become an emergency very quickly — sometimes with permanent consequences.
UK law and GMC guidance set out clear consent requirements — particularly for children. We follow them rigorously. Both parents (or legal guardians) with parental responsibility must consent in writing in our clinic. Older children are included in the conversation. Adults must give their own informed consent. Records are kept securely.
Every family or patient goes home with written aftercare guidance and direct WhatsApp / phone contact for any concerns. A follow-up review is included. If you do need to be seen urgently, we’re here — a luxury you simply don’t have if the procedure was done by someone you can’t reach afterwards.
“A circumcision performed safely in a registered clinic is a 30-minute procedure followed by uncomplicated recovery. A circumcision performed badly can affect a child or adult for life. The decision of where and by whom matters as much as the decision itself.”
— Dr Yildirim Oezdogan, Consultant Plastic Surgeon
We support families of all faiths and cultures, and adult patients making the decision for themselves. The procedure is offered respectfully, on an individual basis, and without judgement.
Routine circumcision in the first weeks of life is a common practice for many families. We see families in a calm clinical setting with both parents present, and discuss timing, technique, and aftercare in detail.
For older children we’ll always include the child in the conversation in an age-appropriate way and check that the procedure is something they understand. The surgical approach is adapted accordingly.
Adults choose circumcision for religious, cultural, personal, or hygiene reasons. We perform the procedure under local anaesthetic with the same surgical technique and attention to comfort.
A clear, unhurried process from first contact to recovery. We give you time to ask questions, see the clinic, and meet the surgeon before committing.
You’ll meet Dr Oezdogan to discuss your reasons for the procedure, your or your child’s medical history, and what the procedure involves. There’s no pressure to proceed — this is a chance for you to ask questions and decide whether it’s right for you.
Once you’re ready, we’ll go through a detailed written consent process. We explain the technique, the realistic risks and benefits, and what aftercare will involve. For children, both parents with parental responsibility must consent in person.
Performed in our minor procedures suite at 97-99 Whitechapel Road. The procedure itself takes around 30 minutes; total clinic time is usually 60–90 minutes including preparation, recovery, and aftercare advice. Family members can usually be present.
You’ll go home with written aftercare instructions and direct contact for any concerns. A follow-up appointment is included so we can check healing and address any questions. We’re available by phone and WhatsApp throughout your recovery.
We’re a multi-lingual clinic in the heart of East London. Our team speaks English, Turkish, Bengali, Arabic, and French — so most families can be seen in their first language. The clinic is calm, modern, and child-friendly.
No commitment beyond the consultation. We’ll answer your questions, examine the patient, and explain the procedure in detail before you decide.
