Top Skin Cancer Providers in Dundee
Best Skin Cancer Practitioners in Dundee
Catherine Myles
Catherine Myles
Director
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(1 reviews)
Dr Andrew Affleck
Dr Andrew Affleck
FRCP (Edin)
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(33 reviews)
Treatments offered
Professor Sally Ibbotson
Professor Sally Ibbotson
FRCP (Edinburgh)
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(3 reviews)
Treatments offered
Dr Anjali Patil
Dr Anjali Patil
MBBS
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(1 reviews)
Skin-cancer Treatment in Dundee
Our dataset currently has 14 clinic(s), with approximately 362 reviews and an average rating of 4.557142857.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Major NHS teaching hospital (Ninewells Hospital & Medical School)
- NHS Tayside commissioning
- Consultant-led dermatology services including national reference centres
- Multiple GP practices and independent clinics regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Local Aethetics Market:
- Well-developed regional aesthetic and dermatology hub relative to city 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 Dundee
- 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:
- Rail links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen
- Dundee Airport with limited regional flights
- Extensive bus network
Parking availability:
- City-centre clinics may face limited parking
- Suburban clinics offer improved access
Clinic distribution:
- Clustered within city centre and medical districts near Ninewells, with additional suburban beauty and laser providers
Airport proximity:
- Dundee Airport within city
- Approximately 1.5 hours to Edinburgh 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 Improvement Scotland (HIS) for independent clinics
- NHS Scotland governance for public services
Private insurance usage locally:
- Medical dermatology often covered under private insurance
- Cosmetic injectables and aesthetic treatments predominantly self-funded
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Selective availability for higher-value procedures (e.g., rhinoplasty, advanced laser packages)
- More common among consultant-led providers
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Choosing a Clinic
Current average rating citywide: 4.557142857
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.
