Top Skin Cancer Providers in Hereford
Best Skin Cancer Practitioners in Hereford
Dr Mark Waters
Dr Mark Waters
Diploma In Practical Dermatology
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(47 reviews)
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Mr Thomas Chapman
Mr Thomas Chapman
FRCS (Plast)
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(19 reviews)
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Mr Vikram
Mr Vikram
FRCS (Plast)
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(19 reviews)
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Dr Sarah Schofield
Dr Sarah Schofield
MB BS
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( reviews)
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Dr Jill Goodfellow
Dr Jill Goodfellow
MB ChB
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( reviews)
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Dr Val Goodger
Dr Val Goodger
MB ChB
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Hereford Vision Surgical Group
Hereford Vision Surgical Group
Specialist RegisterOphthalmology (GMC)
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(19 reviews)
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Skin-cancer Treatment in Hereford
Our dataset currently has 17 clinic(s), with approximately 1418 reviews and an average rating of 4.676470588.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Hereford County Hospital (Wye Valley NHS Trust)
- Multiple NHS GP practices under Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
- Presence of private consultant clinics (plastic surgery, dermatology)
Local Aethetics Market:
- Mature regional aesthetic ecosystem with multi-disciplinary offerings
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 Hereford
- 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 Birmingham, Worcester, and South Wales
- Bus connectivity across Herefordshire
Parking availability:
- High availability relative to major cities
- City-centre car parks and on-site clinic parking common
Clinic distribution:
- Clinics distributed between city centre commercial areas and suburban/residential converted premises
Airport proximity:
- Approximately 1–1.5 hours to Birmingham Airport
- Similar to Bristol Airport depending on route
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 healthcare providers in England
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Private insurance usage locally:
- Relevant for plastic surgery and dermatology
- Cosmetic injectables predominantly self-funded
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Moderate availability
- Structured finance more common for surgical and high-ticket laser packages
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Choosing a Clinic
Current average rating citywide: 4.676470588
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.
