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Consultant Dermatologist in London

Skin and Skin Surgery Specialists

Welcome to London Dermatologist. We are NHS consultant dermatologists at the Royal Free Hospital, London and work as private dermatologists at several London locations.

These webpages are for our patients and the public and provide a reliable source of information about common skin problems and treatments. They also give advice about obtaining dermatologist appointments in London and London dermatology clinics.

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Why see a Consultant Dermatologist?

Consultant dermatologists are the highest qualified skin specialists in the United Kingdom. Dermatologists are doctors who are recognised by the General Medical Council as specialists who have trained in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the skin, hair and nails.

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How Much Training is required to be a Consultant Dermatologist?

It takes about 12-15 years medical training in the UK to become a dermatology consultant

After completing a 5-6 year medical degree and 1-2 years pre-registration training to become a licenced medical practitioner, a doctor must then practise general (internal) hospital medicine to a high standard for 2-3 years (passing a higher professional examination to become a Member of the Royal College of Physicians or Paediatrics) before then undertaking 4 years specialist training in dermatology (disorders of skin, hair and nails).

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Seeing a Private Dermatologist in London

A private dermatologist appointment gives you more freedom to see the consultant dermatologist of your choice at a location and time of your convenience. Private dermatologists will also be able to offer treatment for benign lesions or offer cosmetic advice. You may have more time in the consultation than in an NHS department.

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What treatments can I obtain from London Dermatologist consultants?

Our dermatologists are have a great deal of experience in the following: Medical treatments for eczema,psoriasis, acne, rosacea and other inflammatory skin problems, surgical and medical treatment of skin cancers (including Mohs surgery and photodynamic therapy), mole assessment (including mole mapping and dermoscopic analysis), surgical removal of benign skin lesions (e.g. warts, cysts, skin tags), allergy tests, treatments for hair loss or excess, nail problems, diagnosis and treatment of complex or rare skin disorders, light and laser treatments, treatment of skin and nail infections, treatments for facial pigmentation or vitiligo.

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If you would like to see one of our Dermatologists please call us on 020 3283 8788 or book online now.

book an appointment

If you would like to see one of our dermatologists, please call us on 020 3283 8778 or book online now.

book online now