Doctor-led wart and verruca treatment at home in Repton and Willington
Doctor-led mobile clinic, now in Repton. I'm Dr Harriet Smith, and I come to your home in Repton and Willington to treat stubborn warts and verrucas with Swift® microwave therapy. You get the same careful assessment and the same treatment as at my Sheffield clinic, without the trip.
Home visits in Repton and Willington are free: there's no visit fee. You pay the same prices as in clinic.
Call 07787 212 969 or email me to book a home visit.
Doctor-led
Adults and children aged 10 and over
Swift® microwave therapy
Free home visits in Repton and Willington
What is Swift® microwave therapy?
Swift uses a small handheld probe to deliver short, controlled bursts of low-dose microwave energy into the wart or verruca. This heats the affected tissue and is designed to prompt your immune system to recognise and tackle the virus (HPV) that causes warts.
No cutting, no dressings and no creams to apply at home
Each burst lasts only a few seconds
Most people carry on as normal straight afterwards, including school and work
Most people need a course of treatments, usually about a month apart. Results vary from person to person and no treatment works for everyone, but I'll always be honest with you about what's realistic.
Verrucas
Verrucas are warts on the soles of the feet, caused by HPV. They're common and usually harmless, but they can be painful to walk on, slow to clear and easy to pass around the family. I see:
Verrucas (plantar warts) on the soles and toes, often with tiny black dots
Clusters of small verrucas (mosaic verrucas)
Verrucas that haven't responded to plasters, gels or freezing sprays
Before treatment I gently file back any hard skin so the energy reaches the right place.
Warts
Warts are small, rough growths caused by HPV. They can catch on clothing, feel sore and keep coming back. I treat:
Common warts on hands, fingers and knees
Warts around and under the edges of the nails
Warts that haven't responded to over-the-counter treatments or freezing
I don't treat genital or facial warts. For genital warts, please see your GP or a sexual health clinic.
Children's verrucas
Verrucas are very common once children start swimming, PE and sports clubs. Many clear on their own over time, so waiting is a reasonable choice. Treatment may be worth considering if a verruca is painful, spreading or stopping your child from doing things. I'll give you honest advice, including if I think waiting is better.
Ages 10 and over. Each burst causes a brief, sharp heat, so I check your child is comfortable with that before we start.
A parent or guardian must be present throughout and give consent for under-16s.
At home, at their pace. Children often feel more relaxed at home. We can pause, stop or rebook at any time.
Usually no time off school. Most children carry on as normal straight after.
More on my children's verrucas page.
Who Swift may not suit
Swift isn't right for everyone, which is why every course starts with a consultation. Based on Swift's own safety guidance, it may not be suitable if you:
Have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device
Have metal implants (such as pins, plates or a joint replacement) near the area to be treated
Have broken, cut or ulcerated skin, or skin that's red, inflamed or recently infected, where the wart or verruca is
Have diabetes
Have reduced feeling (neuropathy) or poor circulation in your hands or feet, including Raynaud's
Have a weakened immune system, from an illness or from medicines such as steroids or methotrexate, or an autoimmune condition
Take blood-thinning medicine
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Some of these don't always rule Swift out. Swift hasn't been tested in some of these groups, so we'd weigh it up together. Swift doesn't set a minimum age, but I treat people aged 10 and over, with a parent or guardian present for children. I'll check all of this at your consultation.
If a spot is bleeding, changing or growing quickly, or you're not sure it's a wart, please tell me when you book. If Swift isn't right for you, I'll tell you before you commit.
Prices
Consultation: £45
Single Swift session: £150. Your £45 consultation fee is deducted if you go ahead.
Recommended course: £450. 3 Swift sessions plus pre- and post-treatment consultations.
Home visit in Repton or Willington: free. Included in your £45 consultation, nothing extra to pay.
What to expect at your home visit
Consultation. I look at the wart or verruca, ask about your health and previous treatments, and check Swift is right for you.
Preparation. I may gently file back any hard skin. All I need is a chair and a little space.
Treatment. A few short bursts per area. Most people feel a brief, sharp heat, like a quick sting, for a couple of seconds, and it fades quickly.
Afterwards. The area may feel tender for a day or so. You can walk, shower and carry on as normal. I'll give you simple aftercare advice.
Follow-up. Further sessions are usually about a month apart, with a post-treatment consultation at the end of your course.
Book a home visit
Call 07787 212 969 or email contact@thesheffieldwartandverrucaclinic.co.uk. No GP referral needed.
Prefer to come to me? My Sheffield clinic is at Parkhead Consultancy, 356 Ecclesall Rd South, Sheffield S11 9PU, with parking off Park Head Crescent.
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Frequently asked questions
Is there a charge for a home visit?
No. Your home visit in Repton or Willington is included in the £45 consultation fee, so there’s nothing extra to pay. You only pay for your consultation and treatment, at the same prices as my Sheffield clinic.
Does Swift treatment hurt?
Most people feel a short, intense heat or sting for a couple of seconds per burst, which then fades. I'll talk you through it and go at your pace. No anaesthetic or dressing is usually needed.
How many treatments will I need?
Most people need a course about a month apart, which is why I recommend a course of 3. Some need more and some fewer. I'll give you an honest view at your consultation.
Can you treat my child?
Yes, from age 10, with a parent or guardian present throughout. See children's verrucas.
Can I go swimming with a verruca?
Yes. A waterproof plaster or verruca sock helps reduce the chance of passing it on. Don't share towels or footwear, and avoid picking it.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly with me.