About Dr Martin Harris – Baby Circumcision Doctor in London

Experienced Medical Doctor Providing Baby Circumcision in London

Dr Martin Harris is a highly experienced London medical doctor providing newborn and baby circumcision from his clinic in Golders Green, NW11, together with private home visits across London and surrounding areas where appropriate.

Dr Harris has 50 years of medical experience and 40 years of experience in baby circumcision. His background combines general medical practice, surgical training, paediatric assessment and extensive experience caring for babies and their families.

His approach is based on careful assessment of each baby, clear communication with parents, appropriate pain management, attention to surgical safety and comprehensive aftercare.

This page provides information about Dr Harris's medical qualifications, professional background, specialist experience and approach to baby circumcision, so that parents can make an informed decision about their baby's care.

Medical Qualifications 

Dr Martin Harris qualified in medicine at the Royal London Hospital, University of London.

His medical qualifications and professional credentials include:

• B Pharm (Honours) – Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
• MB BS (London) – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• LRCP (London) – Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians
• MRCS (England) – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
• FRCGP – Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners
• RCPathME – Medical Examiner qualification with the Royal College of Pathologists

His combination of medical, pharmaceutical, surgical and general practice training provides a broad clinical background relevant to the assessment and care of infants undergoing circumcision.

GMC Registration and International Medical Registrations

Dr Harris is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) to practise medicine in the United Kingdom.

Dr Harris also holds licensed medical registrations in other jurisdictions: 

• Medical Council of Ireland – Registered Medical Practitioner
• Gibraltar Medical Registration Board – Registered Medical Practitioner
• Socialstyrelsen, Sweden – Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare medical registration

These professional registrations form part of Dr Harris's wider medical career and international clinical experience.

40 Years of Experience in Baby Circumcision

Dr Harris has more than four decades of experience performing baby circumcision.

Over this time, he has developed extensive practical experience in assessing babies before circumcision, recognising circumstances that may require additional medical assessment, performing the procedure and providing appropriate postoperative care.

Every baby is assessed as an individual.

Circumcision is a surgical procedure, and Dr Harris does not regard it as appropriate to proceed simply because a parent has requested the procedure. A baby's general health, medical history, anatomy and any relevant risk factors need to be considered before circumcision takes place.

Where a baby's history raises a medical concern, further assessment or specialist advice may be required before the procedure can safely be considered.

Paediatric and Surgical Experience

Dr Harris's medical background includes extensive experience in surgical care, paediatric assessment and the management of individual clinical circumstances.

His professional experience has included working with consultant paediatric surgeons and other specialist clinicians.

This experience is particularly relevant when assessing whether an infant is anatomically and medically suitable for circumcision.

Certain anatomical findings may require specialist paediatric surgical assessment rather than routine circumcision. Dr Harris's approach is therefore to identify potential concerns before the procedure and seek appropriate specialist input when required.

The priority is always to determine whether circumcision is appropriate for the individual baby.

Experience with Bleeding Disorders and Specialist Haematology

Dr Harris has also developed particular experience in the management and planning of circumcision for babies from families affected by inherited bleeding disorders.

His experience includes working with specialist haematology teams in London and being involved in the development of a protocol concerning circumcision in male infants from families affected by Factor XI deficiency (Haemophilia C).

This work involved collaboration with specialist haematologists and brought together the practical requirements of infant circumcision with the specialist assessment of bleeding risk.

The experience reinforced an important principle in Dr Harris's clinical practice:

A baby with a known or suspected bleeding disorder should not be treated as an ordinary circumcision case.

The bleeding risk needs to be understood and an appropriate medical plan agreed before the procedure takes place.

Dr Harris has written in more detail about this experience in:

Circumcision and Factor XI Deficiency: My Experience and Approach

The article explains the importance of specialist haematology assessment, appropriate interpretation of Factor XI results in infancy and planning the procedure before circumcision is undertaken.

Religious and Cultural Circumcision – Brit Milah

In addition to his medical practice, Dr Harris is a registered Mohel with the British Initiation Society (BRIS) and is qualified to perform traditional Brit Milah (Bris) for Jewish families.

His medical background allows him to combine the requirements of traditional religious circumcision with careful attention to medical assessment, hygiene, pain management and postoperative care.

Dr Harris respects the individual wishes and traditions of each family while maintaining appropriate medical standards throughout the procedure.

Professional Appointments

Dr Harris's professional career has included:

• General Practitioner and Private GP in London – 50 years of medical practice
• Baby Circumcision Doctor in London – 40 years of experience in baby circumcision
• Consultant Paediatric Urology, The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, London
• Honorary Contract Consulting, Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London
• Registered Mohel with the British Initiation Society (BRIS)

These appointments and professional roles form part of the clinical experience that informs Dr Harris's approach to infant circumcision.

My Clinical Approach to Baby Circumcision

Dr Harris's approach is based on safety, careful assessment, clear communication and respect for parents and their babies.

Before the Procedure

A baby's medical history and general health are considered before circumcision.

Where relevant, this may include consideration of:

• previous medical problems
• medications
• allergies
• family history of bleeding disorders
• previous bleeding problems
• anatomical concerns
• any circumstances that may require specialist medical advice

Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns or relevant medical information before the procedure rather than waiting until the day of circumcision.

Consent and Communication

Parents should understand what the procedure involves before deciding whether to proceed.

Dr Harris discusses the procedure, expected recovery, pain management, aftercare and potential complications with parents and provides appropriate information so that they can make an informed decision.

Pain Management and Comfort

Appropriate local anaesthesia and pain management are an important part of baby circumcision.

Dr Harris's aim is to minimise discomfort while performing the procedure carefully and efficiently.

Aftercare and Follow-Up

Good care does not end when the circumcision is completed.

Parents receive information about wound care, expected healing and what to look for during recovery.

Where parents have concerns following the procedure, appropriate follow-up advice is provided.

When Circumcision May Need to Be Deferred

Circumcision is not automatically appropriate for every baby.

In some circumstances, the procedure may need to be delayed or further medical assessment may be required.

Examples may include:

• a suspected or known bleeding disorder
• significant medical illness
• certain anatomical abnormalities
• uncertainty about the baby's medical suitability
• a need for specialist paediatric or haematological assessment
• insufficient medical information to assess the baby's risk appropriately

Where specialist input is required, Dr Harris works with the relevant medical team before determining whether circumcision should proceed.

The principle is straightforward:

The safety and medical suitability of the baby come before the timing of the circumcision.

Working with Specialist Medical Teams

Dr Harris does not regard the circumcision practitioner as working in isolation when a baby has a potentially significant medical condition.

Depending on the circumstances, appropriate specialist input may involve paediatric surgeons, paediatric urologists, haematologists or other medical specialists.

The purpose is not to make a straightforward procedure unnecessarily complicated.

It is to ensure that when a baby has a particular medical risk, the appropriate information and specialist advice are available before the procedure takes place.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registration

Circumcision London is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care services in England.

The service has not yet been inspected by the CQC.

At registration, the CQC assessed the service as likely to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Parents can view the service's CQC registration information for further details about the regulated service.

The CQC logo and registration information displayed on this website relate to the registered service . The service has not yet been inspected by the CQC and should not be interpreted as a CQC inspection rating where an inspection has not yet taken place.

A Personal Approach to Care

Dr Harris believes that parents should receive clear information and have the opportunity to ask questions before making a decision about their baby's circumcision.

His aim is to provide care that is medically responsible, respectful and appropriate to the individual baby and family.

This includes recognising when a baby may require additional medical assessment, when specialist advice should be obtained and, where necessary, when circumcision should be delayed.

For Dr Harris, experience is not simply about performing a large number of procedures.

It is also about knowing when additional assessment is required and ensuring that the appropriate medical plan is in place before proceeding.

Meet Dr Martin Harris

"My goal is simple: to offer parents clarity, clinical care and thoughtful support, while maintaining the high standards of safety and professionalism for their babies."

— Dr Martin Harris

Patient Feedback

Feedback from parents can provide useful insight into their experience of the consultation, procedure and aftercare.

Parents have described Dr Harris as reassuring, thorough, communicative and supportive throughout the circumcision process.

To read further feedback from families, please visit the Baby Circumcision Reviews page.

Further Information

Parents can also learn more about:

• Baby Circumcision London – information about the procedure and our service
• Circumcision Process – what to expect before, during and after circumcision
• Baby Circumcision Risks and Aftercare – information about recovery and when to seek medical advice
• Circumcision and Factor XI Deficiency – Dr Harris's experience managing circumcision in babies from families affected by Factor XI deficiency
• Why Choose Dr Harris – further information about our approach to baby circumcision

Contact Dr Martin Harris

If you are considering circumcision for your baby and would like to discuss the procedure, your baby's medical circumstances or any particular concerns, please contact Circumcision London.

Where there is a known or suspected medical condition, particularly a bleeding disorder or anatomical concern, this should be discussed before the procedure is arranged.

Medical Information Disclaimer

The information on this page describes Dr Martin Harris's professional qualifications, experience and clinical approach. It is provided for general information and does not replace individual medical assessment or advice.

Every baby is different. Where a medical condition or potential risk is identified, appropriate specialist medical advice may be required before circumcision is considered.

Last medically reviewed: October 2026