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Dr Arif Aslam

Dr Arif Aslam

Dermatologist

Rochdale, OL11 4LZ

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19 years of experience

Verified profile

19 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

290 patient reviews3 professional endorsements
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

628 recommendations for:

Mohs Surgery(151)
Skin Cancer(145)
Basal Cell Carcinoma(69)
Other(263)

Recent patient review

19 Apr 2024

Very professional and very skillful

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About

At the moment Dr Aslam is only accepting new patients for; suspected skin cancer, skin checks including mole checks, skin surgery, and  Mohs micrographic surgery 

"Your quality of care comes first, I want to make sure every patient feels confident, looked after, and in complete control."

Dr. Arif Aslam is a Consultant Dermatologist, fellowship trained, specialising in Mohs surgery; the leading technique for removing facial skin cancers. He's one of a few select specialists working in the UK to have completed an accredited American College of Mohs Surgery fellowship - the world's leading membership organisation specialising in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction.

Arif's been practising medicine since 2004. Born and raised in Lancashire, he completed his training in general medicine and general practice before training in dermatology in Manchester.

  • Skin cancer
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Surgical dermatology


With a procedure like Mohs surgery, you need trust, precision, and attention to detail. It's the gold standard technique for removing high-risk skin cancers, leaving healthy skin untouched, minimising the chance of scars, and coming with the highest cure rate and lowest chance of recurrence of any form of treatment.

Popular, widely published, well-liked, and with a reputation for impeccable care, Arif's international experience and prestigious training mean anyone faced with the reality of skin cancer has access to the best possible treatment - fast, successful, professional, and a 5-star overall patient trust rating from Doctify which independently verifies patient reviews.

He is a registered specialist dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

NHS role: Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatological Surgeon, and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. Honorary Senior Lecturer University of Leeds. Co-chair of the Regional Specialist Skin Cancer MDT Meeting, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Mohs Surgery (24%)
  • Skin Cancer (23%)
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma (11%)
  • Skin Cancer Surgery (9%)
  • MOHS Surgery (6%)
  • Others (26%)

Subspecialties
  • MOHS Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Skin Cancer
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Moles
  • Aged and Sundamaged Skin
  • Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
  • Skin Tags
  • Cysts
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Mole Check
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Cyst Removal
  • Mole Removal
  • Minor Skin Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6101969


Qualifications
  • MRCP (UK) Royal College of Physicians 2007
  • MRCP (Dermatology) Royal College of Physicians 2012
  • MRCGP Royal College of General Practitioners 2008
  • FRACP Royal Australasian College of Physicians 2018
  • FACD Australasian College of Dermatologists 2019
  • MBChB University of Dundee School of Medicine 2004
  • Post-CCT fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery JRCPTB 2015
  • Fellow in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology Oxford Dermatology 2019

Memberships:

  • Slide Committee American College of Mohs Surgery 2020
  • American College of Mohs Surgery
  • British Association of Dermatologists
  • British Society for Dermatological Surgery
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian Physicians
  • Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists
  • Royal College of Physicians

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden
  • Bupa Platinum

Location

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The Highfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
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Preston New Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB2 7AE
Preston New Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB2 7AE
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St Walburgas Road, Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY3 8BP
St Walburgas Road, Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY3 8BP
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Meadowside, Lancaster, United Kingdom, LA1 3AQ
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Crow Wood Resort, Royle Lane, Burnley, United Kingdom, BB12 0RT
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Reviews

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Mohs Surgery (149)
Skin Cancer (142)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (67)
Skin Cancer Surgery (57)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

290 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Very professional and very skillful

19 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Mohs Surgery
Skin Cancer Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

This is the second time Dr Aslam has carried out Mohs surgery on me. Him and his entire team are absolutely fantastic! Extremely professional, attentive and personable. His work is always perfect!

06 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mohs Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have a history of several basal cell carcinomas and have been left waiting much too long for an NHS appointment. This led me to seek a private appointment and given my history I've seen lots of NHS and private dermatologists. But this visit to Dr Aslam was by far the best experience ever. He was incredibly thorough and this really gave me confidence. He is fantastic and I will be going to him for all my future skin checks.

05 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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My complete experience with Dr Aslam from consultation to surgery was excellent - cannot recommend him highly enough. I was very worried how my nose would look after surgery, however I am delighted with the results. He put me at ease, explained the options and advised me what he thought would be my best option. 6 weeks on my nose has healed very well and Dr Aslam has contacted me several times to check that all is well. I would also like to say that his assistants during the procedure were very supportive and caring. Thank You Dr Aslam and Team.

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mohs Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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The consultation, treatment and aftercare with Dr Aslam was amazing ..he is very personable and excellent at his job. I would highly recommend him.

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mohs Surgery
Basal Cell Carcinoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Aslam is a brilliant doctor, an expert in his field and has a friendly personality who describes your condition thoroughly and gives you a plan on your treatment options and then arranges your treatment very quickly. Any one needed a diagnosis and treatment should look no further than seeing Dr Aslam. He also really cares for his patients and always follow up on how you are doing after your treatment. Thanks for providing an excellent service you are one of a kind.

02 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
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Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

What can I say about Doctor Aslam – this guy is amazing! No review I could write would do his work with Mohs microsurgery the justice it deserves. It’s very rare that you find a doctor who is so incredibly clever and yet he combines this perfectly with care and compassion. Both of my Mohs procedures worked on the first attempt. Dr Aslam freezes the tissue removed and checks all of the cancer cells are removed. Not only is it re-assuring to know the whole cancer area is gone with the smallest wound, but the skill shown by Doctor Aslam ensures the scarring will be minimal. He even considers things like eyebrow alignment and how the scar will look. I really don’t know how he does it but it is sheer perfection! This visit I had twenty stitches to my cheek and reconstruction. I am amazed how fast the wound has healed and with very little scarring. I write this review two weeks following my visit but actually I could have written it after day one as I had no doubt at all that the outcome would be brilliant, Dr Aslam’s skill is amazing. I can honestly say the professionalism and care I have received both times has been outstanding. It’s the little touches like the follow up phone call to check everything’s okay that mean so much. If you are worried that you may have skin cancer on your face or head please do not hesitate to contact Dr Aslam regarding Mohs microsurgery at the Discover Laser clinic. I absolutely trust him and his team!

02 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Mohs Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Dr Aslam came highly recommended and I am so glad he did my Mohs surgery. Dr Aslam and his staff were professional, kind and explained everything during my time there. He also called me later that evening to see how I was doing. I would highly recommend Dr Aslam to anyone needing Mohs surgery.

01 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Aslam described exactly what he intended to do and carried out the surgery in a painless and highly professional manner. My wound was the size of a 5p piece and very deep, despite approx 20 internal and 20 external stitches I took no pain killers. Within 14 days the wound was not even tender to touch and has healed incredibly well. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this surgeon.

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mohs Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am grateful my GP recommended Dr Aslam who performed Mohs surgery on my central nose for a basal cell skin cancer. He was very calming and made me feel at ease. Considering I had so many stitches now you cannot see where the surgery was done. It's perfect. I highly recommend Dr Aslam and his team for providing excellent patient care.

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Mohs Surgery
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Skin Cancer (3)
Melanoma (3)
Dermatology (3)
Mohs Surgery (2)

3 endorsements

Excellent dermatologist, highly respected by his patients and peers as a top expert. Very skilled in MOHS surgery and pleasant to work with as a colleague. I highly recommend him.

05 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Dermatology
Skin Cancer
Melanoma

Mr Damir Kosutic

Plastic Surgery
Is a colleague

Dr Aslam is an exceptional dermatologist and highly talented Mohs Micrographic surgeon. Having worked with him for many years, I would recommend him wholeheartedly.

26 Oct 2023
Endorsed for
Dermatology
Skin Cancer
Melanoma

Dr Faisal Ali

Dermatology
Is a colleague

Dr Aslam is an excellent Mohs surgeon

24 May 2023
Endorsed for
Dermatology
Skin Cancer
Melanoma

Dr. Sharon Belmo

Dermatology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Arif Aslam's reviews like?

Dr Arif Aslam's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 290 reviews

What languages does Dr Arif Aslam speak?

Dr Arif Aslam speaks English

Where is Dr Arif Aslam located?

Dr Arif Aslam primarily practices at The Highfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
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