Best Dermatologists in Holborn, London, UK

Dr Sara Pruneddu is one of the few dually certified Dermatologist and Veneorologist, with several yearsof experience gained both in the UK  and in Italy.

Dr Pruneddu is a Consultant Dermatologist at King's College Hospital, one of the most prestigious teaching hospitals in London. She deals ith all aspects of skin conditions of adulkts and children. Prior to that she was lead clinician at North Middlesex Hospital where she worked for over 7 years, offering services in the field of allergic conditions, patch testing, paediatric dermatology and inflammatory skin conditions.

She qualified with honour in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sassari Medical School (Italy). She then trained in Dermatology and Venerology both in Italy and in the UK, where she joined as an oversea fellow at the Dermatology department of Queen's Hospital and Royal London Hospital.

After obtaining her Diploma with distinction in 2011, Dr Pruneddu decided to relocate to London.

She offers service in medical dermatology including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer prevention/detection adn patch testing. Dr Pruneddu is an expert in dermoscopy and mole mapping, acne, paediatric dermatology, skin cancer and venereology.

Dr Shaaira Nasir is a Consultant Dermatologist practising at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as well as BMI the London Independent Hospital and the Skin 55 clinic on Harley Street.  Dr Nasir underwent medical training in Ireland and the UK, completing her dermatology training at a number of London’s prominent teaching hospitals including The Royal London Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital. Dr Nasir runs general and skin cancer clinics, sees a broad range of skin conditions and is able to provide medical treatment, surgical and aesthetic treatments.

Her areas of clinical interest include acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin cancer, skin infections, hyperhidrosis and alopecia. Dr Nasir also has a special interest in the field of cosmetic dermatology and is currently studying for an M.Sc. in this area at the University of Manchester.  Dr Nasir is involved in both academic research and teaching.  She is author on a range of peer-reviewed medical publications in the field, has presented at international conferences, and enjoys teaching both doctors and medical students.

Dr Anna Martinez is an Internationally renowned and one of UK's leading Paediatric Dermatologist. Since 2018 Anna has been the Clinical Lead of the Paediatric Dermatology Service at the world famous Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London. Anna practices privately at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, London and at Great Ormond Street. She is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London.

Anna is an expert in managing all aspects of children's skin disorders, in particular severe eczema, birthmarks and vascular anomalies. She also specialises in managing rare skin disorders such as skin fragility disorders, ichthyoses and Netherton syndrome. Anna has set up the combined dermatology allergy service at GOSH

Dr Martinez completed her qualifications, MBBS, MRCP and FRCPCH, at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London in 1991. Her many years of clinical experience and extensive education make her an expert within her field.

Anna has many nominations and awards; she was nominated Colleague of the year at GOSH in 2018 and was in the top three the NHS Health Heros in 2018. Furthermore Anna's academic and research portfolio is recognised world wide. She publishes extensively and is chief investigate and principle investigator in numerous clinical trials into novel therapies for children with skin diseases.

Dr Anna Martinez holds three private clinics every week as follows:

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm at 234 Great Portland Street

Friday 10.30am - 2.30pm at 234 Great Portland Street - Video Consultations

Saturday 9.00am - 2.30pm at 215 Great Portland Street

Dr Luigi Citarella is a Consultant Dermatologist working for the Lewisham and Greenwich Trust.

He qualified in Medicine in 2001, and was awarded his degree specialising in Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata in Italy. Following this, he completed a Master’s degree in Plastic Dermatology, as well another Master’s degree in Methodology for Research and Development of New Therapies. He then moved to the UK for further training and opportunities to gain experience.

Dr Jeremy Halfhide is a Consultant Dermatologist, he is the London Group Medical Director of Sk:n Clinics. He is also a doctor for their national Incident Reporting System is on the SKN`s Medical Standards committee. He also works at Harley Street, London Wall, Holburn, Canary Wharf and Chelmsford. His areas of clinical interest and specialities include cosmetic dermatology, chin filler, laser treatments and jawline contouring.

Dr Halfhide is an Associate Member of the British Association of Dermatologists. He completed a BTec qualification in lasers at Loughborough University in 2000. He id a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice and Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has over 15 years’ experience in his field.

In addition, Dr Halfhide’s personal interests include sailing, skiing, and keeping fit. 

Dr Simon Zokaie is a Medical Director at Sk:n Clinics, he is also based at Linia Skin Clinic, Harley Street Emporium and he also works for the NHS. His areas of interest and speciality are anti-ageing injections, dermal fillers, acne treatments, rosacea, pigmentation, psoriasis and skin lesions.

Dr Zokaie qualified in Medicine at the University of Manchester in 2003 and he conducted medical training in London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and has conducted extensive training in dermatology. In addition, Dr Zokaie is a Medical Advisor for a pharmaceutical company and attends many conferences and meetings. 

Professor Roderick Hay was first appointed as Consultant Dermatologist in 1979. He qualified in Medicine in 1971 from Oxford University and Guys Hospital Medical School before undertaking specialist training at Guy’s Hospital and The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He then worked as a consultant dermatologist at St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospitals Trust and the Belfast Hospitals Trust, before taking a position at King’s College Hospital.

Furthermore, he has held the position as an Honorary Consultant Microbiologist for Public Health England and University College Hospital London. He has worked for the Center for Disease Control in the USA. He is also a specialist advisor for the International Foundation for Dermatology and the World Health Organisation. He provides advice on skin public health and tropical skin diseases.

His main interests include infectious skin diseases, mycoses and tropical public health. He has written more than 500 publications, 150 textbook chapters and 9 books with a focus on skin infections, eczema, fungal infections and nail diseases.

Dr Rachael Morris-Jones is a senior dermatology consultant with a national and international reputation in the specialty of Dermatology. She works for the NHS as a Dermatology Consultant at Kings College Hospital in London, and undertakes private practice at London Bridge Hospital (120 Old Broad Street) and 55 Harley Street. She specializes in General Adult and Paediatric Dermatology.

She is lead for the Paediatric dermatology service and the cutaneous infection clinic at Kings. She has an interest in moles and skin cancer and does fast track 2-week wait clinics and attends the hospital skin cancer MDT. She has a wealth of experience diagnosing and managing inflammatory skin disease including eczema (atopic dermatitis)/psoriasis and the management of acne in all age groups.

Dr Rachael Morris-Jones has over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, several book chapters (Rook Textbook of Dermatology and Systemic drug treatment in Dermatology) as well as author of the highly successful and acclaimed ABC of Dermatology (currently writing the 7th edition), 100 Cases in Dermatology and recently a book for the public called Dermatologist Tested (a myth busting book looking at common skin complaints).

You can follow her on twitter #DermatologistTested

A pioneer of paediatric Dermatology, Professor John Harper is recognised worldwide as a pre-eminent authority on skin diseases in children. He is currently Professor of Paediatric Dermatology at the institute of Child Health, University College London and is honorary consultant at the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

Throughout his career, John Harper has translated research at the laboratory bench into improved outcomes for his young patients. After graduating from St Mary's Hospital, University of London, in 1973, he obtained his doctorate, studying the immunology of skin disease.

His Textbook of Paediatric Dermatology, now in its 3rd edition 2011, is internationally recognised as the gold standard text for the specialty. As well as this Professor Harper has also published over 150 peer-reviewed papers on a wide range of topics in Paediatric Dermatology.

He was the founder Secretary and Chairman of the British Society for Paediatric Dermatology and held presidency of the European Society of Paediatric Dermatology from 1993 to 1996.

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Dr Tim Golueke is a medical specialist in Dermatology who practices traditional dermatology but also takes a naturopathic approach to the management of dermatological problems. He has may years of clinical experience abroad, his clinic in  Munich and here in the UK.

Dr Golueke work’s on strengthening the skins natural defences against ageing by using both non-invasive as well as invasive aesthetic treatments. He prides himself in achieving natural-looking results. As well as his traditional dermatology training Dr Golueke is knowledgeable about alternatives to conventional dermatological treatments, taking a holistic approach to his work. He believes there are herbal treatments out there that provide useful benefits to the skin. 
 
His main ethos is that every patient feels confident in their skin and receives a well-balanced approach to treatment. At the end of Dr Golueke’s treatments, patients should have the skin care they need to provide protection against destructive environmental factors, whilst maintaining a fresh glow.

Dr Tim Golueke completed his Medical studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich before continuing his International studies in New York (Dermatology, New-York-Presbyterian/ Cornell Medical Center) and San Francisco (Dermatopathology, University of California).  He has undergone specialist training in dermatology with particular areas of interest in autoimmune diseases, hair growth treatments and natural approaches to skincare.