Mr James Coelho
Qualifications
MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast)
GMC number: 6154148
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Consultation times
- Monday
- Overview
About
James Coelho is a highly trained plastic surgeon working in the south-west of England. He currently works at the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, since 2021. There he leads the breast reconstruction service as well as the perineal reconstruction service. He is also heavily involved in lower limb reconstruction.
James has a broad plastic surgery experience, working in the specialty for 15 years, having trained in many units across the UK, including Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, Salisbury, Manchester (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust), Wakefield and Swansea. He is also fellowship trained in skin cancer and sarcoma surgery, as well as perineal and abdominal wall reconstruction.
At the Nuffield hospital James offers a range of cosmetic procedures, as well as skin lesion (benign and cancer) surgery and lipoma (fatty lump) surgery.
James has a warm and friendly bed-side manner and is always keen to ensure patients are fully supported throughout their care.
Special interests
Breast reconstruction
Abdominal wall and perineal reconstruction
Other interests
Microsurgery
Skin surgery (including skin cancer)
Lipoma removal
Treatments and tests offered by Mr James Coelho at Nuffield Health
- Breast uplift (mastopexy)
- Trigger finger release
- Carpal tunnel release
- Labiaplasty (labia reduction surgery)
- Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
- Liposuction
- Breast augmentation (enlargement)
- Excision of skin lesion
- Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Breast reduction surgery
Locations Mr James Coelho works with
Related experience
Memberships
- BAPRAS
Other posts held
- Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, University Hospitals NHS Trust
Declaration
Mr James Coelho does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr James Coelho does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr James Coelho does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.
Free events with Mr James Coelho
Free Cosmetic Event at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Saturday 24 January 2026
Plymouth Hospital
Mr Alexander Armstrong Mr Calum Honeyman Mr James Coelho
Thinking about a cosmetic procedure? This free half-day event is the ideal chance to explore your options, meet our experts, and get personalised advice in a relaxed setting.
Book your place now