Best Dermatologists in Purley CR8 1XL, UK

Dr Kara Heelan is a Consultant Dermatologist who provides comprehensive diagnosis and management of a wide range of medical dermatology conditions at leading private hospitals in London.

She specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer as well as in complex medical dermatology. She subspecialises in drug reactions and autoimmune bullous dermatoses. She is experienced in treating patients with general dermatological conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, benign skin lesions and inflammatory skin rashes).

Kara graduated from University College Dublin Medical School with Honours. She completed her dermatology training in Ireland, during which she won national and international prizes for her research. She received the inaugural Sean O’Loughlin memorial gold medal for first place in the national dermatology exam.

She had additive international training at the University of Toronto and completed the highly competitive Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship with interests in drug reactions and autoimmune bullous disorders. She subsequently completed a Fellowship in Skin Cancer and Dermatological Surgery at University College London Hospital.

She undertook research in autoimmune bullous dermatoses at the University of Toronto and her MD was awarded from University College Cork. She has published her work in peer-reviewed journals and has frequently presented at national and international meetings.

Kara is currently a member of the National Cancer Research Institute Skin Group and the British Association of Dermatologists guideline group for bullous pemphigoid.

Kara is a mum to two young energetic boys so keeps fit by running after them in her local park! 

Dr Emanuela Campalani is a UK-trained Consultant Dermatologist practising in the London area. She qualified from Queen's University in Belfast in 1999 and completed her general medical training at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, and King's College Hospital in London.

Dr Campalani has worked exclusively in Dermatology since 2001 . She completed her specialist training in London at the Royal London Hospital, Barts' and the London NHS Trust, Royal Free Hospital, and St Helier Hospital. Her NHS post is at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr Campalani undertook research in the field of psoriasis at St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, and was awarded an MD by the University of London in 2009. She has a keen interest in her field and has several publications from reputable medical journals. 

Dr Campalani diagnoses and treats all skin conditions both in adults and children, including psoriasis, eczema, other skin rashes, acne, pigmented lesions and skin cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and skin allergies. In addition, she can offer professional advice on the use of Botox, and she carries out Botox injections for both medical and cosmetic purposes.

Dr Campalani's extensive training in her field and wealth of experience working with many dermatological conditions means she is now able to provide exceptional treatment and advice for all her patients on a wide range of skin conditions. 

Dr Tamara Basarab is a consultant dermatologist who graduated from Guy's Hospital in 1990. Basarab undertook her specialist dermatology training in London, where she gained a wide breadth of experience working at various hospitals. Much of her training was at the prestigious national centre of excellence, St John's Institute of Dermatology, where she trained under some of the country's leading dermatologists. 

In 1999, Tamara was appointed as a consultant dermatologist at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she developed and led the skin allergy service as well as looking after dermatology in-patients and patients with dermatological emergencies.

As a highly experienced dermatologist, Tamara sees both adults and children and has developed several areas of specialist interest including acne, moles (with dermoscopy examination), skin cancer screening, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and skin rashes alongside all general dermatology.

Dr Janakan Natkunarajah is a full-time Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Lead at Kingston Hospital where he is the Clinical Lead for 5 dermatology consultants, 2 Specialist nurses. He was appointed to Kingston Hospital in 2011. He developed the dermatology service at Kingston and Raynes Park Health Centre and Community sites with excellent patient feedback and is involved in Acute Dermatology Management at Kingston Hospital.

He trained at Imperial College London and graduated in 2002, having gained a first class Neuroscience BSc in 1999. He has had the unique opportunity to have worked in several excellent dermatology units including Amersham Hospital and King's College Hospital. He trained locally on the St George's/St Helier's/Kingston dermatology rotation.

Throughout his training, he has won several prizes at the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Conference. He actively teaches dermatology to undergraduates and postgraduates and is involved in GP education with organising a GP skin club at Kingston Hospital. He is currently the South London British Association of Dermatology Regional representative and is the co-editor of the Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Journal.

Dr Natkunarajah is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. He is Educational Supervisor at Kingston for the Dermatology Trainees (2011- 2017).

Dermatology Background

• Co-editor Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Journal
• Written a Chapter on the skin effects of Chemotherapy in the ‘World Renowned’ Rook
• Textbook of Dermatology 9th edition- 2016
• National Committees: South London British Association of Dermatology Regional Representative (2012-2015 )
• National Committee: British Association of Dermatology Drugs & Therapies Guideline Committee (2016-Current)
• Chair of South West Thames Regional Dermatology (2013-2017)
• More than 27 Peer-reviewed Dermatology Publications
• Won several Prizes at the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Association of Dermatologists Conferences
• Involved in GP education – created the GP Skin Club (Kingston)
• Inspirational Dermatology training at Amersham Hospital, King’s College Hospital with the late Dr E Higgins, St George’s, St Helier and Kingston Hospital
• Ran the London Marathon 2015 for the British Skin Foundation – raised  more than £4000 

Dr Zainab Laftah is a Consultant Dermatologist working at the renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. Her interests within the field of dermatology include medical and aesthetic dermatology and she strives to deliver safe and effective dermatology with rewarding clinical results.

Dr Laftah qualified from the University of Warwick in 2008, before completing her basic medical and specialised dermatology training in London’s prestigious hospitals. She delivers on her holistic and patient-centred approach which has led her to also become the Surgical Lead at University Lewisham Hospital.

She is highly dedicated to her work and has been rewarded with many prizes for her outstanding academic excellence. She has also published her research and work in numerous journals and enjoys presenting at conferences across the UK and abroad.

Dr Chris Harland is a General Dermatologist and a Medical Director at Sk:n Clinics. He is also based at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital and Parkside Hospital and his current NHS posts are Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Carshalton and the Royal Marsden Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust, Sutton. His areas of specialism are general dermatology and skin cancer and his areas of interest include General Adult and Paediatric Dermatology; mole checks and dermoscopy; mole excision and skin cancer surgery; laser treatment and warts and verrucas.

Dr Harland qualified in Medicine with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees in 1983 in London. He completed a Masters at Cambridge in 1987 and was awarded a Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians in 1997. He has many memberships including British Association of Dermatologists and St John's Dermatological Society. He is also interested in research and has many awards and publications. 

Dr Saqib Bashir holds a post as a consultant Dermatologist, King's College Hospital, London, where he is the lead clinician for skin cancer. Additionally, he founded Skin 55, a specialist dermatology practice on Harley Street and also sees patients at The London Clinic, and BMI Sloane Hospital, Beckenham.

Dr Bashir gained a first class degree in neuroscience from Imperial College, London, before returning to his hometown to gain his medical doctorate from the University of Glasgow in 1997.

He was awarded a prestigious research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, before training in Dermatology at the renowned St John's Institute of Dermatology, London.

Having developed a strong foundation in dermatological practice, including in skin allergy, he went on to specialise in dermatological surgery and laser therapy. His practice is varied and encompasses the treatment of skin cancer as well as aesthetic and anti-ageing procedures.

Dr Bashir has an excellent academic record, having been published in a number of international medical journals, and having presented at the American Academy of Dermatology, the British Association of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. He is involved in the training of junior doctors at the London Deanery.

Dr Shamali Hoque is a Consultant Dermatologist at HCA UK, The Shard and London Bridge Hospital, as well as for the NHS. She specialises in skin cancer, Botox for hyperhidrosis and general dermatology including acne, psoriasis, eczema and Paediatric Dermatology Her main interests are Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Acne, Eczema, General Dermatology and Paediatric Dermatology.

In 2007, Dr Hoque was appointed as a Consultant at University Hospital Lewisham, and is currently the Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Lewisham Trust. Prior to that she was Skin cancer Lead for 10 years there. She is the South London Representative for the British Association of Dermatologists and is also a Council Member for the Royal Society of Medicine. She is also the Research Lead for Dermatology at Lewisham Trust and Educational Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor to Dermatology Specialist Registrars at Lewisham Trust. She is also the Biologics Lead at Lewisham Trust Dermatology.

Prior to studying medicine, Dr Hoque completed a BSc in Pharmacology at University College London with First Class Honours. In 1996, she completed her MBBs at Barts and The Royal London Hospital Medical College with a distinction in Medical Ethics. She continued her medical training at Barts and The Royal London Hospital whilst completing her MRCP (UK). She started her Dermatology training at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, before completing her Specialist Dermatology training at St George’s Hospital.

Dr Hoque is actively involved teaching, training and has presented regularly at GP meetings. She has also performed audits and published articles in her areas of interest.

Dr Asif Hussein is a Consultant Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist currently a Medical Director at Sk:n Clinic London Westminster. His areas of specialism are Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery and his areas of interest include laser, sclerotherapy, botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid filler injections.

Dr Hussein qualified in Medicine with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees at King’s College London. He also conducted a DipDerm at Queen Mary University of London. He trained at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a registered with the General Medical Council, a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and is a Member of the British Medical Association.

In addition, he is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Barts and The London School of Medicine. 

Dr Rakesh Patalay MBBS B.Sc. MRCP(UK) Ph.D is a consultant dermatologist. He is an expert in procedural dermatology after further higher training in the UK and USA. He is the clinical lead for the skin cancer screening service at Guy's Hospital and teaches dermatology both in the UK and abroad.

He has expertise in 

Inflammatory Skin Conditions - acne, rosacea, 

Lesion Assessment and Treatment - warts, benign lesions, lipomas, cysts, moles, other facial lesions

Skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and moles 

Procedures - Biopsies, Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Lesion Removal, cryotherapy, Acne Scarring Treatments

Lasers -for redness, pigmentation, scarring treatments, laser skin resurfacing, keloid scars, thread veins, facial broken veins.

Cosmetic - Surgical and Laser treatment for rejuvenation, Injectables.