About Gentle Procedures UK
Gentle Procedures UK brings specialist, doctor-led circumcision, vasectomy and penile healthcare to patients across the UK. We are the exclusive UK licensee of the Pollock Technique™, an established approach to circumcision and vasectomy developed by Canadian physician Dr Neil Pollock.
Our services include circumcision for newborns, babies, children, teenagers and adults, vasectomy using the Pollock Technique™, and assessment and treatment for a range of penile conditions.
Every procedure is performed by a GMC-registered doctor at a CQC-registered clinic. We believe specialist care should feel personal, reassuring and straightforward. From your first enquiry to your final follow-up, you'll receive clear explanations, time to ask questions and support throughout your care.
Our UK Network
We're a developing network of local clinics, each led by a doctor bringing the Pollock Technique™ and our approach to patient care to more people in the United Kingdom. No matter where you're seen, you can expect the same standard of care, the same clear information and the same follow-up.
Our first clinic is now open at Birmingham Business Park. It's the home of our UK network, and it welcomes patients for circumcision, vasectomy and related care.
We're growing carefully, and we only open a new clinic when it's ready to meet the same standards. When a new clinic is confirmed, you'll find it here and on Our Clinics, so you'll always know where to find us.
Our History and Global Connection
Our story began in Vancouver, Canada, where Dr Neil Pollock opened Pollock Clinic in 1990. Today, Gentle Procedures UK is part of an international network of clinics in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Dubai and Australia. They all share the same approach, so wherever you're seen, you'll receive the same unhurried, doctor-led care.
1990
Where Pollock Clinics began
Dr Neil Pollock performed his first circumcision and opened Pollock Clinic in Vancouver, Canada. It became the original home of the Pollock Technique™.
Since 1990
Dr Neil Pollock's role
Dr Pollock is a Canadian physician and the creator of the Pollock Technique™. He founded the clinics, trains doctors himself and sets the standard every clinic follows.
2009
Gentle Procedures opens in Canada
Dr Pollock's programme to share his technique with other doctors became Gentle Procedures. The first franchise opened in Canada in 2009.
2015
Gentle Procedures opens in Australia
The first Australian franchise opened in 2015, bringing the same training and the Pollock Technique™ to doctors and patients in Australia.
2015
Gentle Procedures opens in the United States
The first US franchise opened that same year, extending the network across North America.
2025
Gentle Procedures UK opens
Gentle Procedures UK began with our first clinic in Birmingham. Every UK doctor trains directly with Dr Pollock, so you'll receive the same approach to care as patients around the world.
2026
Gentle Procedures expands to Dubai
The international network continues to grow with expansion into Dubai in 2026, extending access to the Pollock Technique™ and the Gentle Procedures approach to patient care in the Middle East.
Our Approach to Your Care
Every visit is centred on you and your family, from the moment you get in touch for the first time to your last check-up.
- Choice: you decide what's right for you or your child, with no pressure.
- Privacy: discreet appointments. Your details are always kept confidential.
- Comfort: local anaesthetic and age-appropriate care at every visit.
- Clear explanations: each step explained in an easy-to-understand way from the start.
- Support: aftercare guidance and help from our team when you need it.
Our Clinical Team and Training
Our doctors are GMC-registered and specialise in circumcision and vasectomy. They're supported by experienced nurses and a friendly patient care team. Together, they'll guide you through every stage, from your first questions to the procedure and your aftercare.
All our doctors are trained in the Pollock Technique™ and keep their skills up to date with regular training. You can read about each doctor's background and experience on their clinic's page.
Explore the Pollock Technique™
The Pollock Technique™ is a method of circumcision and vasectomy, created by Dr Neil Pollock. It's been used in more than 200,000 procedures worldwide, and we're its UK home under an exclusive licence.
The approach is simple. Circumcision with the Pollock Technique™ is suture-free, so there are no stitches to remove or dissolve. For vasectomy, there's no needle and no scalpel, as the local anaesthetic is given by pressure spray.
Every doctor who uses the Pollock Technique™ at Gentle Procedures UK is fully trained in it, so you can expect the same careful method at each appointment.
Clinical Standards and Regulation
Our Clinical Standards
Our clinical standards set out how we care for you at every stage, from your first consultation to your aftercare. At your consultation, your doctor will explain your options, answer your questions and ask for your consent before going ahead. Every clinic in our network follows the same standards.
Regulation and Registration
Our Birmingham clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Our doctors are registered with the General Medical Council, which means they're on the UK medical register. As new clinics open, we'll list them on our clinics page. You can read more about what registration means for you.
Find Your Clinic
Every Gentle Procedures UK clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is led by a GMC-registered doctor with specialist training in circumcision and vasectomy. Our first clinic is open at Birmingham Business Park.
Our Clinics page shows where each clinic is and how to book. We'll add each new location there as soon as it's confirmed.
