Dr Ben Aldridge

Dr Ben Aldridge is a Consultant Plastic and Dermatological Surgeon, holding consultant positions within the Departments of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at NHS Lothian and NHS Lanarkshire. Uniquely, he is the only surgeon in the UK to have completed full specialist training in both plastic surgery and dermatology, enabling him to provide truly comprehensive, patient-centred skin care.

His expertise within the NHS lies in skin cancer surgery, soft tissue facial reconstruction, and complex reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr Aldridge also offers cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic surgical treatments, combining medical and surgical approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes.

After graduating with an MB ChB from the University of Edinburgh in 2002, Dr Aldridge completed a PhD in Dermatoinformatics, and an MSc in Allergy at Imperial College London. He has undertaken advanced fellowships in cutaneous oncology and Mohs surgery, cosmetic surgery, LASER surgery and scar management, as well as aesthetic facial surgery and cosmetic dermatology at La Clinique in Switzerland.

His dual expertise allows him to manage the entire patient journey, from diagnosis and medical treatment of skin conditions through to advanced reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, offering an integrated approach tailored to each individual's needs.