Dr. Derrick Phillips

Dr Derrick Phillips is a consultant dermatologist at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy and Skin55 Dermatology.

Dr Phillips obtained his medical degree from University College London Medical School in 2011, graduating with a double merit and achieving First-class honours in the Medical Physics and Bioengineering BSc. He completed his general medical training, gaining experience at prestigious hospitals in London, Singapore and New South Wales, Australia, before embarking on specialist dermatology training in Liverpool.

Dr Phillips worked in the National Health Service for over 13 years and was a consultant at the world-renowned Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he was the clinical lead for psoriasis, overseeing the prestigious biologics clinic. He also held an honorary appointment at Imperial College London as a clinical teacher and site lead for undergraduate teaching.

Dr Phillips has a keen interest in clinical research and has been the principal investigator for multiple high-profile clinical trials, including the SAFA study looking at the efficacy of Spironolactone in treating hormonal acne.

Dr Phillips was awarded the British Association of Dermatologists 2022 Green Prize for his work on sustainability in Dermatological surgery as part of the ‘Dermatology Sustainability UK Group’.  He is widely published in scientific literature and is a chapter author in the third edition of ‘The Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology’.

Dr Phillips is an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, and his commentary is regularly featured in print and online media, including British Vogue, GQ, The Guardian, Tatler and Harper’s Bazaar. He has also provided expert opinions on TV and radio.