Mr Darren Chester was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a patient at Spire Parkway Hospital
7th October 2020


I was recommended to see Mr Chester and I am very glad I did. My care has been exemplary form start to finish. He is a fantastic surgeon, and also extremely caring and has a very thorough and personable approach. As a Doctor myself I can highly recommend him to anyone and feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon.

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Written by a patient at Spire Parkway Hospital
1st October 2020


I saw Mr Chester regarding abdominoplasty and thigh lift following significant weight loss. From my initial consultation I felt completely at ease and confident that Mr Chester was the right surgeon for me. He took time listen to my opinions and concerns and also explained the different options and the pros and cons of each procedure. At no point was there any pressure to make a decision on whether to proceed. I also felt reassured that Mr Chester also wanted to be sure that I (and my family) fully understood the risks, procedure and the recovery that would be required from this major surgical procedure. Following surgery the after up care from Mr Chester (and the nursing team at Spire Parkway) has been exceptional and Mr Chester has been there (at the end of the phone) every step of the way to answer any queries or concerns I had during my recovery. I am very happy with the results and I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Chester to anyone considering this procedure.

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Written by a patient at Spire Parkway Hospital
28th September 2020


I genuinely could not recommend Mr Chester enough. I underwent a breast enlargement in March 2020 and from start to finish he was professional, caring and extremely helpful. He was informative and wanted what the best was for me. He was not pushy and helped me gauge an idea of the best size for me. His after care was amazing as I was worried and swelling and he even came and saw me on a Sunday evening at around 10pm because I was stressing out. I am so happy with my procedure and there is nothing I would have changed. The scars are so small and light (hardly noticeable whatsoever). If you are thinking of having this procedure done- do not even look any further, Mr Chester is your man.

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13th August 2020


I was referred to Mr Chester for a biopsy on a suspected BCC on the bridge of my nose. I found him to be professional, considerate and courteous and would happily recommend him. We had an initial consultation where he explained everything I needed to know and I was able to ask questions, the actual procedure a few days later, and (once the results were received) a final consultation to discuss the results / outcome. I found him easy to speak with, personable, and he gave me ample opportunity to ask questions. The procedure itself was quick and it wasn't painful. It has healed well (it's 3 weeks old as I write this), and I'd say the resulting mark looks as though it's going to be minimal; he's made a tidy job of it.

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Written by a patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
31st July 2020


I had a bcc excision carried out on my forehead by Mr Chester in October 2019 at the QE. As it was on my face I was worried about scarring as much as the procedure itself, but the whole process was quick and painless. Nine months later I have a tiny, neat hairline scar that no-one notices. Mr Chester has been extremely kind and reassuring and my GP surgery commented on how lucky I had been to have had such a talented surgeon. Aftercare has likewise been thorough and overall I'm delighted with the care I received from Mr Chester and his team.

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Profile

Mr Chester is a consultant plastic surgeon. He qualified from the University of Birmingham Medical School in 1995 with Honours in Pharmacology. He was trained in plastic surgery in the West Midlands. He is on the GMC specialist register for plastic surgery and was awarded the prestigious McGregor medal for achieving the highest mark in the FRCS(Plast.) examination. He has worked in the field of plastic surgery for the last 15 years and was appointed a consultant at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (formerly Selly Oak Hospital) in 2007. He also provides the plastic surgery service for Worcestershire (Kidderminster Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital). He prides himself on his communication skills and involves patients fully in decision-making so that a tailored treatment plan is made. He has recently ran a communication skills course for plastic surgery doctors.

He has a number of specialist interests including: cosmetic breast surgery (enlargement, reduction, uplift, correction of asymmetry), tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, eyelid bag correction, scar revision, pinnaplasty (ear pinning), removal of skin lesions including skin cancers, hand surgery, amputation stump revision. Mr Chester also performs major limb reconstruction.