Top skin-cancer Providers in Slough

Best Skin Cancer Clinics in Slough

Ai Skin Clinic Slough

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Ai Skin Clinic Slough

Laser hair removal service

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(159 reviews)
Location
Slough SL1 1LN, United Kingdom
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Dr Ravi Ratnavel Dermatologist

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Dr Ravi Ratnavel Dermatologist
CQC

Dermatologist

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Slough SL3 6NH, United Kingdom
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Spire Thames Valley Dermatology And Skin Care Clinic

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Spire Thames Valley Dermatology
CQC

Dermatologist

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Slough SL3 6NH, United Kingdom
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Skin-cancer Treatment in Slough

Our dataset currently has 6 clinic(s), with approximately 432 reviews and an average rating of 4.45.

Medical Infrastructure:

    • Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust)
    • Multiple CQC-registered GP practices
    • Access to private hospitals in Windsor, Maidenhead and West London
    • Established dermatology and minor surgery services

Local Aethetics Market:

    Established and medically oriented dermatology-aesthetic hybrid market

Goals of Skin-cancer Treatment

  • Detect it as early as possible so treatment is more effective and simpler (early melanoma has near-100% cure rates).
  • Remove or destroy all cancer cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
  • Prevent spread (metastasis) especially in melanoma and high-risk SCC.
  • Reduce likelihood of recurrence with appropriate follow-up and surveillance.

Skin-cancer Treatment Options

Medical & Non-Surgical Approaches

  • For actual skin cancer, non-surgical alternatives like creams or topical treatments only apply in limited scenarios (actinic keratosis or very superficial BCC with imiquimod/5-FU), and youd discuss those with a specialist. Most skin cancers require surgical removal as the cornerstone. Other options like radiotherapy or systemic therapy (immunotherapy/chemotherapy) are used depending on type and stage.

Pros of Skin-cancer Treatment

    Cons of Skin-cancer Treatment

      Cost of Skin-cancer Treatment in Slough

      • For individual lesion diagnosis and removal privately (like suspect moles), prices often sit around GBP 775-GBP 930 including biopsy and histology.
      • NHS care is free at the point of delivery for medically necessary treatment, but private costs vary widely based on clinic, complexity, cosmetic considerations and follow-up needs.
      • Whether care is through NHS or private practice.
      • Type of cancer and complexity (e.g. melanoma versus small BCC).
      • Clinic reputation, surgeon experience and geography.
      • Inclusion of diagnostics (biopsies, imaging, histology) and aftercare.
      • Some advanced treatments (immunotherapy, radiotherapy) come with higher cost profiles.

      Accessibility

      Public transport:

        • Elizabeth Line and mainline rail connections to London Paddington and Canary Wharf
        • Proximity to M4 and Heathrow Airport

      Parking availability:

        • Town-centre paid parking
        • Clinic-based parking varies
        • Strong road connectivity

      Clinic distribution:

        Clinics distributed across town centre and residential-commercial corridors

      Airport proximity:

        Approximately 10–15 minutes to Heathrow Airport

      Preparing for Your Skin-cancer Appointment

        Treatment Safety & Local Regulations

          Yes, NICE has specific guidance on the assessment and management of melanoma (NG14) and quality standards for skin cancer care that cover prevention, diagnosis, referral and treatment. These guidelines help standardise care and improve outcomes. The MHRA regulates drugs and medical devices used in treatment, and broader clinical practice standards apply.

          Local regulatory authority:

            • Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated providers
            • General Medical Council (GMC) for specialist dermatologists
            • Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurse prescribers

          Private insurance usage locally:

            • Medical dermatology (eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer) often covered by private insurance
            • Cosmetic treatments self-funded

          Cosmetic finance availability:

            • More prevalent than rural areas
            • Third-party finance common for CoolSculpting and laser packages

          Who Is a Good Candidate?

            Choosing a Clinic

              Current average rating citywide: 4.45

              Recovery & Long-Term Results

                Aftercare:
                • For actual skin cancer, non-surgical alternatives like creams or topical treatments only apply in limited scenarios (actinic keratosis or very superficial BCC with imiquimod/5-FU), and youd discuss those with a specialist. Most skin cancers require surgical removal as the cornerstone. Other options like radiotherapy or systemic therapy (immunotherapy/chemotherapy) are used depending on type and stage.