Dr Andrew Cupples
BSc(Hons Anatomy QUB 2001), MBBChBaO (QUB 2005), MRCGP (2010)
Andrew is at heart a general practitioner with broad interests in many aspects of healthcare, but he has particular expertise and specialist training in Minor Surgery, Men and Women’s Fertility Planning, Musculoskeletal Medicine and Endocrinology in Primary Care.
Andrew is currently one of, if not the only, GP in Northern Ireland using Point of Care Ultrasound techniques for routine Primary Care work in practice. He enjoys his role as an accredited GP Trainer and Medical Student educator, and he is also a trainer in Minor Surgical and Joint Injection techniques. He has been performing Minor Surgery and Corticosteroid injections in practice for over 13 years.
Andrew is fully indemnified by the MDDUS.
Book online for Minor Surgery NI at Activefeet in Carrickfergus
Treatment list
Vasectomy assessment - £95.00
Includes consultation, exam & ultrasound.
The cost for the procedure and analysis is £550. (after a 2 week wait)
Consultation time: 30 Mins
Joint Injection - £175.00
Shoulder – Tennis Elbow – Carpal Tunnel – Thumb – De Quervains – Trochanteric Bursa – Knee
Cost covers consultation and one injection.
Extra injection £60
Max 2 injections per appointment
(Ultrasound-guided joint injections from £200)
Consultation time: 30 Mins
Cyst / Lump Removal - £295.00
Surgical removal of cysts and lipomas under the skin, with local anaesthetic
Consultation time: 45 mins
Skin Cancer Check - £125.00
Lesions assessed using dermatoscopy and digital image technology.
We can provide quick reassurance, or appropriate surgical treatment if needed.
Consultation time: 30 mins
Skin Tag Removal - £150.00
Consultation and treatment included in price.
Price covers 3 skin tags being removed.
£25.00 for each additional
Consultation time: 30 mins
Skin Lesion/Mole Removal - £275.00
Dermoscopy & surgical removal. If laboratory analysis is required, this will be an additional £100.
Consultation time: 45 mins