BMBS, B.Med Sci, MRCGP, MRCP (CCT Dermatology)
15 years of experience
Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE
3 connections in healthcare
15 years of experience
Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE
3 connections in healthcare
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Dr. Chris Phillips is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon based at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, who provides care in all areas of skin health.
Having qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2010, Dr. Phillips brings over 15 years of medical experience and holds dual qualifications in General Practice and Dermatology. He combines specialist clinical knowledge with a warm, patient-centred approach, and tailors treatment to the individual to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Phillips is an experienced skin surgeon, having performed 5000+ skin cancer procedures on the NHS and is an active member of the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. He is skilled in a wide range of procedures with a keen emphasis on achieving excellent cosmetic results.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Phillips is actively involved in medical education and research. He lectures in Dermatology nationally for the Royal College of General Practitioners and for the University of Oxford, where he also serves as an examiner. His award-winning, published research focused on listening to the patient voice and how severe skin disease impacts on the individual.
When not at work, Dr Phillips enjoys playing tennis, cycling and spending time with his young family in Oxford.
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General Medical Council
No. 7083152
University of Nottingham
Medicine
Graduated 2010
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£255Follow-up appointment
£190Old Rd, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 7LE
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Dr Christopher Phillips is friendly, kind, and professional with patients. He makes them feel at ease by giving clear explanations about their health and care. His examinations are thorough, and appointments are usually on time. Dr Phillips' work covers benign skin conditions and the excision of skin cancer.
Dr Philips gives clear explanations and does an excellent job. He is kind, patient and reassuring.
Extremely reassuring with comprehensive explanations of the graft process he was going to adopt to produce the best possible result. All done with calm professionalism. Fully engaged with me throughout. Seamless communication with the nurse. Excellent all round. Thank you.
Dr Philips and his team first class made me comfortable i was a little apprehensive, job was done and all well , just didn't expect the black eye and head ache lol but happy patient. Thank you .
Staff introduced themselves. Clear explanation and expert treatment in a friendly manner.
Good, I am a female and would like a lady to be present if I have to undress. The Doctor was very good however and put my mind at rest. Thank you.
I had a really useful consultation. Dr Phillips was very thorough and gave me plenty of time to discuss my problem and all the information I needed to make a decision about what treatment would be appropriate. He administered the treatment efficiently and was reassuring. His manner was friendly and professional throughout and he gave me clear guidance about what I needed to do next.
Dr Phillips was very reassuring, patient, understanding and sympathetic to my nervousness and apprehension.
Dr Phillips was on time and was very comforting in his explanation of my symptoms and procedure. Thank you for a very positive experience!
Actionable advice, noticeable improvement since consultation began, thank you!

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Thank you to the British Skin Foundation for supporting my research into psychological impact of severe skin disease in young people (Stevens Johnson Syndrome)
05 June 2025
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Member of the Consultant Dermatology team at Oxford University Hospitals
01 October 2025
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Dr Christopher Phillips's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 58 reviews.
What languages does Dr Christopher Phillips speak?
Dr Christopher Phillips speaks English
Where is Dr Christopher Phillips located?
Dr Christopher Phillips primarily practices at Churchill Hospital, located at Old Rd, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 7LE
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