I would definitely get another opinion! My ds has had balanitis (sp?) twice, I think both times was even before he was 12 months, but there was never any mention of circumsizing him over it. Considering this is the first real drama he's had down there, I wouldn't be worrying about too much yet. Good luck with your regular GP, hopefully he gives you a better explanation than the first doc if he happens to agree that something needs to be done x