Mr Darren Chester was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
I saw Mr Chester recently with concerns about a previous procedure. He is extremely understanding and very easily to talk to. He gave absolute reassurance and clearly explained the situation. I have total confidence in his judgement.
First and foremost he put my mind at rest about the procedure and exactly what would be involved. The benefits and risks were clearly set out for me to be able to give an informed decision as to whether or not I should go ahead with surgery.
His manner was at all time professional but never lacking a sense of humour. He was competent yet friendly.
i am a very happy customer of Dr chester, the standard of care was second to none from start to finish.
if I had to have this procedure done again I would choose to have the same doctor
Mr Chester carried out two biopsies in my arm in a effort to identify what turned out to be a rare bacterial infection.
The professionalism, and excellent patient care was reassuring at all times. The explanations and processes to be followed were fully explained throughout so as not to cause anxiety.
The expertise of the surgeon ensured that any scarring from incisions was minimal.
Even though the results confirmed that I did require referral to another practitioner, his follow up enquiries were much appreciated.
Mr Chester was very easy to talk to. I didn't feel rushed in the consultation, or in anyway that I was being silly by asking questions relating to my treatment (which I am sure was quite a minor procedure for Mr Chester) I had total confidence in him and appreciated how he explained in detail what would happen in the removal of my skin cancer and the results which I could expect. During the procedure he was very caring. The outcome of the scar tissue was very neat and I feel that this was due to the expertise of the surgeon. My after care was of the same high standard, I felt at ease and confident that I had the correct treatment and I would not hesitate in going back to Mr Chester in the future for any similar issues that may arise, or for cosmetic surgery. I can't think of how the experience could be improved upon.
Specialises in
- Plastic surgery
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.