I felt very safe when I was there. There were no fears about COVID. It’s all very professional and well organised. I can’t praise them enough.
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Forder House, 20 William Prance Road, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5WR
Opening hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am-5:30pm
The Newmedica Plymouth clinic operates from Forder House, 20 William Prance Road, Derriford and provides services for both NHS-funded and private patients.
The clinic is led by consultant ophthalmologists, Tom Cudrnak, Nick Edmeades, Theodora Stavropoulou and Vasant Raman.
How to find us
Please allow plenty of time when travelling to your hospital appointment, if you are travelling by car/bus at peak times there may be traffic congestion.
If you live close by and are fit, we would encourage you to walk.
By car
From A38 Devon Expressway:
Take the A38 Devon Expressway to Manadon Roundabout. At the roundabout take A386 joining Tavistock Road. Join the right hand lane and join William Prance Road, at the roundabout take 3rd Exit and take the next right. Forder House will be straight ahead.
From North Plymouth (Roborough):
Join A386 to Tavistock Road. At Derriford roundabout continue on A386 (3rd Exit) and take the next left into William Prance Road, at the roundabout take 3rd Exit and take the next right. Forder House will be straight ahead.
By bus
For up-to-date bus information please access:
Plymouth Bus - Buses across Plymouth and the surrounding area
Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com)
Go Cornwall Bus - Bus tickets, timetables & more
By train
Plymouth Train Station is the closest Station which is situated in the City Centre (PL4 6AB).
From the train station you are able to take a Taxi or Bus to Forder House.
Conditions we treat
Consultants
Getting referred to Newmedica
If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.
The referral process will differ slightly depending on whether you want to be an NHS or private patient. You’ll find all the information you need on our NHS and private patient pages.
Private patients
Find details about our private
options and how to get started.
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Self-referring? Call 0800 4096 792
Patient stories
It’s made a big difference to my life and I couldn’t believe how quick it all was. The change is amazing and I now drive without glasses.
Tim’s story
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There’s no pain and you’ll be treated with the greatest respect and kindness by all the staff at this clinic. It’s all handled so well.
Queenie’s story
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I love to drive, but it had become less enjoyable for me before I had the operations. The difference in my vision now is incredible.
Kelvin’s story
Read storyThis service is delivered at Newmedica Plymouth by Newmedica Plymouth Limited, a joint venture partnership company within the Newmedica Group. Newmedica Plymouth Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission, provider number 1-12834163233
Directors: Mr Nick Edmeades, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Tom Cudrnak, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Ms Theodora Stravropoulou, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Vasant Raman, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Ms Amanda Worley, Registered Manager.