Dr Victoria Swale is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist (pathologist specialising in the diagnosis of skin disease). Her NHS base is at the Royal Free Hospital where she is a core member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team. She is also a locum Consultant Dermopathologist at the Royal Free Hospital. She sees private patients at OneWelbeck Skin Health and Allergy.
Dr Swale is trained in all aspects of dermatology, including eczema, acne, hair loss, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, warts and other skin lesions and rashes. She has a specialist interest in skin cancer, moles and other pigmented lesions using dermoscopy and mole mapping, and in vulval and genital skin conditions.
She was awarded her Doctor of Medicine higher degree for her research into genetic aspects of skin cancer and moles.
Dr Swale was a member of the Dermatology Speciality Question Writing Group for the Royal College of Physicians from 2006-2019, when she was appointed to the Examination Board for Dermatology. She was the senior judge for the British Association of Dermatologists' Annual Meetings in 2017 and 2019 and has been involved in judging and chairing since then. She was appointed Assostant Honorary Secretary of the British Association of Dermatologists in 2023, leading to the role of Honorary Secretary in 2025.
She was a member of the Council for the British Society for the Study of Vulval Diseases from 2017-2023; she organised the 2019 National Conference.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Swale is active in teaching both Dermatology and Pathology; she has been a regular invited speaker on several national courses over the last 10 years, and frequently teaches local GPs in London. She was invited to Italy to teach on a GP course in 2022.
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Member of: British Association of Dermatologists, American Academy of Dermatology, Royal Society of Medicine, British Society for the Study of Vulval Diseases, British Society for Dermatopathology
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262 reviews
5
I found Dr Swale the most compassionate and professional consultant I have ever come across . She put me at my ease immediately and so I was able to discuss my symptoms. I was never rushed and so left feeling we had covered everything. I also had a diagnosis and we made a plan going forward. She is an outstanding communicator but also a consultant with years of experience so you're definitely in safe hands.
5
Ðr Swale was incredibly kind and helpful. I hope we can solve my issue.
4
My experience of receiving treatment was good.
5
Dr Swale was very helpful and thorough in her both her examination and consultation (discussing pros and cons of the suggested procedure with me, explaining everything carefully). She gave me multiple recommendations for the next specialist I need to see and went above and beyond in helping me work out and understand the next steps.
4.5
Excellent and thorough assessment. I have been referred to another doctor for a second opinion on possible treatments.
5
Such a warm compassionate person. I felt understood and heard.
5
Dr Swale was extremely caring and really took her time to listen to my concerns. She explained everything very clearly and left the practice fully understanding the next steps.
5
I had the best experience with Dr Swale, she made me feel at home and comfortbale and answered all my questions clearly which i appreciated massively. Shes great.
5
I have received warm welcome, had enough time to go through my concerns, didn't feel rushed
5
It’s difficult to find a doctor who is so empathetic when it comes to specific women’s health issues. Dr Victoria Swale offered a full explanation, kindness and hope with a condition I have been struggling with. I felt comfortable and left feeling positive.
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5 endorsements
Dr Swale is an excellent Dermatologist with a specialism in female genital skin conditions. She is knowledgeable, experienced, skilled and professional. In her bedside manner, she is kind, courteous and friendly. I have referred patients to her and received glowing feedback about her. Highly recommended.
Dr. Anshoo Sahota
Dr Swale is an excellent clinician, who is also very kind and approachable. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Miss Elaine Scott
Dr Swale is an excellent dermatologist. She is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of general dermatology, and especially mole checks, skin cancer, and vulval (female genital) disorders. She is very caring, approachable and understanding. I would highly recommend her.
Dr Suchitra Chinthapalli
Dr Swale has been so helpful in caring for the patients I have recommended to her - the patients have been very warm in their thanks to her
Mrs Joanne Hockey
What are Dr Victoria Swale's reviews like?
Dr Victoria Swale's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 262 reviews
What languages does Dr Victoria Swale speak?
Dr Victoria Swale speaks English
Where is Dr Victoria Swale located?
Dr Victoria Swale primarily practices at OneWelbeck, located at 1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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What are Dr Victoria Swale working hours?
Dr Victoria Swale is working Tuesday (08:00 - 17:30), Wednesday (08:00 - 12:30)
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Does Dr Victoria Swale accept new patients?
Dr Victoria Swale generally accepts new patients.
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