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Dr Robert Sarkany

BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRCP (Lond), MD.

Dermatologist

39 years of experience

London, SW1W 8RH

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39 years of experience

London, SW1W 8RH

(+1 more)

9 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Nisha Rishi Arujuna

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About Dr Robert Sarkany

Biography:

Dr. Robert Sarkany is Consultant
Dermatologist and senior Photodermatology Consultant at St John's Institute of
Dermatology at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital , London.

He was previously Consultant Dermatologist at Mayday
Hospital (1999-2002) and then at St Georges Hospital and Medical School
(2002-2006) before taking up his current post.

He led the Photodermatology Unit at St John's Institute of Dermatology from 2006-2023, one of the leading centres in the world for the treatment of skin diseases and of research into them, and is currently the senior Consultant in the Photodermatology Unit.

He created the National Xeroderma Pigmentosum Centre there in 2010, the largest such centre in the world, and was one of the founders of the Rare Disease Centre at St Thomas' Hospital.

He is an experienced Dermatologist for skin diseases of all
types in children and adults. He is an international authority on sunlight
sensitivity, sun allergy, and ultraviolet light therapy, and lectures around
the world and writes widely on these subjects.

Clinical Expertise: Dr Sarkany sees patients with the following conditions: all skin rashes, skin lesions, skin cancers, hair and nail problems in children and adults of all ages; sunlight allergy; ultraviolet light therapy (Phototherapy).

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Subspecialties

  • Paediatric Dermatology
  • Penile / Scrotal Dermatology
  • General Dermatology

Areas of expertise

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Aged and Sundamaged Skin
Mole Check
Rash
1
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
1
Morphoea
Warts (Viral)
Vitiligo
Verruca
Vasculitis
Shingles
Scleroderma
Scarring
Sarcoidosis
Rubella (German Measles)
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Pemphigus
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Moles
Melanoma
Measles
Lymphoedema
Impetigo
Impetignised Eczema
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hives (Urticaria)
Fungal Infection
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Diabetic Ulcers
Dermatitis
Dandruff
Cysts
Contact Dermatitis
Bullous Pemphigoid
Blistering Disorders
Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
Acne
Skin Tags
Skin Cancer
Skin of Colour
Razor Bumps
Ethnic Skin and Hair
Minor Skin Surgery
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
Video Consultation
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Skin Cancer Surgery
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer Screening
Henoch Schonlein Purpura
Mole Removal
Hyperpigmentation
Keloids
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Curettage
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Dermoscopy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Cyst Removal
Seborrheic Keratosis
Cryotherapy
Paronychia (Nail Infection)
Anti Fungal Therapy
Sun Skin Allergies
Oncodermatology
Steroid Injection
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Psoriasis Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Skin Biopsy
Folliculitis
Light Therapy
Benign (Non-Cancerous) Skin Conditions
Surgical Excision
Scarring Alopecias
Shave Biopsy
Athlete's Foot
Punch Biopsy
Hair Loss Treatments
Melasma

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3183847


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1986


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) University of London 1983
  • MBBS (Hons) University of London 1986
  • Doctorate in Medicine / MD Thesis University of London 1995
  • Membership Examination of the Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Physicians (London) 1989
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London) Royal College of Physicians (London) 2003
  • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (Dermatology) Specialist Training Authority 1997

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German

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Skill Endorsements

I would recommend Dr Sarkany for any photodermatology issues given his expertise within this field.

12 Oct 2021
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Dermatology
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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