Dr Rakesh Patalay

Dermatologist

Dermatologist

London, SE1 7EH

24 years of experience
Verified profile

Dermatologist

London, SE1 7EH

24 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

5.00

4 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

3 of 5 total recommendations are for:

Aged and Sundamaged Skin(1)
Cosmetic Dermatology(1)
Cryotherapy(1)
Other(2)

Recent patient review

16 Dec 2022

My first meeting with Dr Patalay and I was convinced I will want to stay...

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About

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.

NB: Dr. Patalay only sees patients for MOHS at the Harley St Dermatology Clinic

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.



Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Skin Biopsy

Skin Surgery - Removal of mole, lesions, cysts

Dermoscopy - for diagnosis of moles and skin lesions

Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Acne Scarring Treatment - Subcision, Resurfacing Laser

Milia Removal

Lasers- sun spots, red birth marks, rejuvenation, scar improvement, brown birthmarks, broken facial veins, leg thread veins.

Cosmetic Treatment- injectables

Cryotherapy

Axillary Botox for Excess Sweating

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Acne and Rosacea

Mole Diagnosis and Screening

Skin Cancer -Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma

Lesions including warts, cysts, lipomas

Birthmarks - Red and Brown

Excess Sweating

Keloid Scars

Scarring Revision - surgery and lasers

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Aged and Sundamaged Skin
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Cryotherapy
  • Mole Removal
  • Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

Specialties

  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • MOHS Surgery

All conditions and treatments

  • Aged and Sundamaged Skin
  • Cryotherapy
  • Mole Removal
  • Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
  • Acne
  • Acne and Scarring Treatments
  • Birthmarks (including Port-Wine Stains)
  • Curettage
  • Cyst Removal
  • Cysts

Registered with

General Medical Council

4626136

Qualifications

Education

1996 B.SC. Neuroscience

1999 MBBS

Nov 2002 MRCP (UK)

Oct 2009 MRCP (Derm)

Nov 2013 PhD

Oct 2014 Mohs Surgery Fellowship. St John's Institute of Dermatology. London.

May 2014 Internship in Applied Biophotonics and Laser Dermatology

Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, USA

Jan 2015 CCST Dermatology

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • Royal Society of Medicine
  • British Association of Dermatology
  • British Society of Dermatology Surgeons

languages spoken

  • English

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £190

insurers

  • Healix
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Simply Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health

Location

All locations

Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital

4.96
(23)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

Not available

Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Aged and Sundamaged Skin (1)
Cosmetic Dermatology (1)
Cryotherapy (1)
Mole Removal (1)
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags) (1)

4 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

My first meeting with Dr Patalay and I was convinced I will want to stay with him.

16 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cryotherapy
Aged and Sundamaged Skin

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I’m happy with the help I’ve received from Dr Patalay, and I’d definitely recommend him to anyone

15 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cosmetic Dermatology
Mole Removal
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Patalay is firstly a dependable professional with a very good consultant/patient manner. I felt completely confident that my issue was being dealt with at the best level. He communicates very well, both directly and through his secretary. My dermatological issue has been dealt with to my great satisfaction.

15 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Basiloma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

An excellent doctor, very pleased to have been under his care.

12 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
scrotal bleeding
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What are Dr Rakesh Patalay's reviews like?

Dr Rakesh Patalay's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 4 reviews

What languages does Dr Rakesh Patalay speak?

Dr Rakesh Patalay speaks English

Where is Dr Rakesh Patalay located?

Dr Rakesh Patalay primarily practices at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, located at Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7EH
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Does Dr Rakesh Patalay accept new patients?

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