Top Skin Cancer Providers in Bangor
Best Skin Cancer Practitioners in Bangor
Dr Julian Handley
Dr Julian Handley
Dermatologist
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(4 reviews)
Dr David J Todd
Dr David J Todd
Dermatologist
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(4 reviews)
Dr Gurvinder Singh Kainth
Dr Gurvinder Singh Kainth
Director
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(13 reviews)
Dr Parminder Gill Kainth
Dr Parminder Gill Kainth
Registered General Practitioner
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(13 reviews)
Dr Felicity Burnham
Dr Felicity Burnham
Postgraduate Diploma In Dermatology
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(4 reviews)
Dr Jack De Wolf
Dr Jack De Wolf
Postgraduate Diploma In Dermatology
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(4 reviews)
Beulah Morrow
Beulah Morrow
Senior Nurse With Extensive
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(4 reviews)
Skin-cancer Treatment in Bangor
Our dataset currently has 14 clinic(s), with approximately 314 reviews and an average rating of 4.346153846.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Multiple NHS Wales GP practices
- Ysbyty Gwynedd (district general hospital) located in Bangor
- Private doctor-led and nurse-led aesthetic clinics
- HIW-registered independent clinics.
Local Aethetics Market:
- Highly competitive, mature injectables and skin-treatment ecosystem relative to population size.
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 Bangor
- 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:
- Bangor railway station with services to Chester and Holyhead
- Strong regional bus connectivity.
Parking availability:
- Town-centre parking available
- Congestion during term time and tourist season.
Clinic distribution:
- Clinics distributed across city centre commercial areas and nearby residential districts.
Airport proximity:
- Approximately 80–90 miles to Manchester Airport
- ~60 miles to Liverpool John Lennon 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:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) for independent clinics in Wales
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Save Face voluntary register.
Private insurance usage locally:
- NHS covers primary care and medically indicated dermatology
- Cosmetic treatments self-funded
- Limited private insurer reimbursement except where medically justified.
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Likely staged payment packages for laser/IPL and injectables
- Student demographic may constrain high-ticket finance uptake.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Choosing a Clinic
Current average rating citywide: 4.346153846
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.
