A MAN allegedly had his left testicle lopped off in a cheap Mid North Coast motel room because he couldn’t afford a proper medical procedure.

The alleged backyard surgeon, who is not a qualified doctor, Allan George Matthews, 56, has been charged after responding to the 52-year-old’s pleas for help online.

Police said alleged victim posted an online ad earlier this year “requesting assistance with a medical issue” that he had been suffering for years after he was kicked in the nether region by a horse.

Mr Matthews allegedly responded to the ad and met with the alleged victim at a Port Macquarie Hotel motel on May 16.

The man’s left testicle was “surgically removed”, police said.

The wound from the allegedly unauthorised surgery become infected and the 52-year-old had to attend a hospital a week later seeking treatment.

Mid North Coast Police were called and started investigations to find the alleged testicle taker.

Officers raided a Glen Innes property on Thursday seizing medical equipment, electronic equipment, seven firearms and four bottles of liquid believed to be amyl nitrate.

All items were seized and will undergo forensic examinations.

Mr Matthews was arrested and taken to Port Macquarie Police Station.

He was charged with removing tissue from the body of another without authority, recklessly causing grievous bodily harm, possessing a restricted substance, not keeping a firearm (a pistol) safely and not keeping a firearm safely (not prohibited).

He was granted police bail to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court on July 13.

Police will allege Mr Matthews is not a qualified or registered doctor.

It is understood the alleged victim had seen an urologist about his troublesome testicle but could not afford the procedure recommended.

AMA NSW president Professor Brad Frankum said under no circumstances should people receive treatment from a non-qualified person.

“You should always see your doctor about health issues and ensure they are correctly diagnosed before taking any further action,” he said.

Originally published as Man in DIY balls-up couldn’t afford doctor