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Dr Ravi Ratnavel
MA (Oxon) Master of Arts, University of Oxford (Trinity College), reflecting his undergraduate degree and Oxford collegiate affiliation., Accredited by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) on the Specialist Register in Dermatology, with registration number 3280627 and primary qualification date 1988.
Spire Thames Valley Hospital, Wexham St, Wexham Street, Slough SL3 6NH, United Kingdom
+44 300 303 4633
Roles
- Consultant Dermatologist providing dermatology and skin surgery clinics at Define Clinic, Wendover House, 24 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
- Founder and lead consultant of Chiltern Dermatology Services, delivering private medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services across London and Buckinghamshire.
- Private Consultant Dermatologist with clinics at 25 Harley Street (London), Spire Thames Valley Hospital (Bucks), and Define Clinic Beaconsfield, as listed on his private practice site.
- Former Consultant Dermatologist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Honorary Consultant at Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust, providing regional dermatology and skin cancer services.
- Medical Director for Omnes (NHS services) as listed on Bupa’s consultant finder profile, reflecting ongoing leadership roles within NHS-related services.
Treatments
Qualifications
- MA (Oxon) – Master of Arts, University of Oxford (Trinity College), reflecting his undergraduate degree and Oxford collegiate affiliation.
- Accredited by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) on the Specialist Register in Dermatology, with registration number 3280627 and primary qualification date 1988.
- Over 20–25 years’ experience as a Consultant Dermatologist, as described on his private practice site and news articles marking more than two decades of consultant-level work.
- Former Clinical Tutor at the world-renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London, reflecting an academic teaching and training role during his dermatology training.
- Regular contributor to clinical reference sources such as Medscape (eg, rosacea and milia articles) and author/co-author on British Association of Dermatologists guideline-related publications.
- FRCP (UK)
- Honorary Consultant at Oxford University Hospitals
Experience
- Manages a wide range of inflammatory and chronic skin conditions: acne and acne scarring, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, complex and “difficult” rashes, and photo-aggravated dermatoses, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis and tailored long-term management.
News
- Spire Healthcare’s consultant profile details his qualifications (MA(Oxon), MBBS(Lond), DM(Oxon), FRCP(UK)), areas of specialism (general dermatology, dermatological surgery, inflammatory skin disease, paediatric dermatology, adult and paediatric skin cancer) and his background as NHS clinical lead for skin cancer services.
Awards
- Awarded "Best Consultant Dermatologist (Home Counties)" by Global Health & Pharma in 2019, as highlighted in the news section of his private practice website.
- Previously received the same Global Health & Pharma award on an earlier occasion, noted in practice news as the second time he has won the Best Consultant Dermatologist (Home Counties) accolade.
Insurance Accepted
- Private insurer billing accepted at Spire Thames Valley (patients should confirm individual insurer acceptance and pre-authorisation with the hospital/consultant prior to booking).
Estimated Fees in Slough
| Private dermatology/minor-surgery consultation | Contact Dr Skin Surgery for current fee |
| Lesion excision | Varies by complexity, request written quote |
| Mole removal | Varies by complexity, request written quote |
| Minor surgical procedures | Varies by complexity, request written quote |
| NHS GP consultation | NHS funded |
| Private consultation | Not publicly listed |
| Minor procedures and investigations (private) | Not publicly listed |
| First consultation | Approx. £200–£250 |
| Follow-up consultation | Approx. £130–£150 |
| Private mole removal | Available on request, varies by complexity |
| Excisions | Available on request, varies by complexity |
| Dermatological surgery | Available on request, varies by complexity |
| Private dermatology consultation | Typically starts around £200 |
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Consentz® Practitioner Score
Clinic Visibility
90%Pricing Transparency
86%Safety and Trust
83%Overall Aggregation
85%76/100 in Slough
Hours
| Friday | 1:20–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
Payment Options
- Private self-pay (card/invoice) and insurer billing where accepted; exact payment handling via Spire Thames Valley patient services.
