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BSc (Hons) in Pathology, University of Edinburgh, 1998 (intercalated degree taken while training as a medical student)., CCT in Dermatology and entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register as a Consultant Dermatologist (GMC number: 6030146).
Spire Little Aston Hospital, Little Aston Hall Dr, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield B74 3UP, United Kingdom
+44 1438 553103
Roles
- Consultant Dermatologist at Spire Little Aston Hospital, providing private clinics for general dermatology, inflammatory skin disease, psoriasis and skin cancers through Birmingham Dermatology Clinic.
- Consultant Dermatologist at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, with NHS dermatology clinics based at Solihull Hospital and associated sites.
- Founder and lead of the multidisciplinary psychodermatology service at Solihull Hospital, established in 2012 in conjunction with Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Kate Martin.
- Bupa-recognised Consultant Dermatologist (Platinum consultant, fee-assured) seeing insured and self-pay patients for skin assessment, mole checks, psoriasis, eczema and skin cancer.
- Consultant Dermatologist and academic clinician with University Hospitals Birmingham, contributing to UK and international dermatology clinical trials and guideline development.
Treatments
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Pathology, University of Edinburgh, 1998 (intercalated degree taken while training as a medical student).
- FHEA, Higher Education Academy, 2011 (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, recognising contributions to medical education).
- FRCP, Royal College of Physicians of London, 2015 (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians).
- CCT in Dermatology and entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register as a Consultant Dermatologist (GMC number: 6030146).
- Member, British Society for Medical Dermatology.
- Member, Psychodermatology UK.
- Research profile indexed via ORCID (0000-0003-1310-9972) and ResearchGate, with numerous publications in clinical and experimental dermatology.
Experience
- Particular expertise in inflammatory skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, acne and other dermatoses), managing both common and complex cases, often in the context of biologic and systemic therapies.
- Established and runs a multidisciplinary psychodermatology service at Solihull Hospital, where patients are co-assessed by dermatology and psychology, with liaison psychiatry input for more complex cases.
News
- Regularly appears in conference programmes and faculty lists for British Association of Dermatologists meetings and psychodermatology-focused educational events.
Awards
- Recognised as a Bupa Platinum Consultant Dermatologist with a verified and fee-assured profile on Bupa’s consultant Finder, reflecting high levels of insurer confidence and procedural activity.
- Invited international speaker (including virtual lectures for overseas dermatology societies) on topics such as dermatitis artefacta and psychodermatology.
- Contributor to high-impact multicentre psoriasis and inflammatory skin disease research projects, including BADBIR/BSTOP and related biologic therapy and risk-score studies.
Insurance Accepted
- Private health insurance accepted (Spire Healthcare works with major insurers) — patients should confirm with Spire and their insurer before booking.
- Self-pay / private patients accepted (private consultation & treatment bookings available).
Estimated Fees in Sutton
| Anti-wrinkle / Botox (example from local price lists) | 1 area around £140 |
| Profhilo | From around £250 |
| Dermapen / Microneedling | Typical session prices listed on partner price pages |
| Skin peels / express peel | Example prices from associated price list: Express Skin Peel £40, Skin Peel with Dermaroller £90. |
| Consultation (face-to-face) | New appointment listed at £215 |
| Botox (indicative starting price) | From £185 |
| Dermal filler (indicative starting price) | From £350 |
| Radiofrequency / RF facial (promotional Groupon offer example) | Promotional prices advertised |
| Anti-wrinkle injections | From £190 |
| Lip fillers | £250–£350 |
| Dermal fillers | £350–£1,050 |
| Initial consultation fees | From price-guide shown on hospital price list |
| Private dermatology consultations | Typically start around £250 for first self-pay visit |
3+ Reviews Analysed
Consentz® Practitioner Score
Clinic Visibility
92%Pricing Transparency
89%Safety and Trust
90%Overall Aggregation
89%98/100 in Sutton
Hours
| Friday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
Payment Options
- Private (self-pay) via hospital billing — card / invoice / private funding options as per Spire policies.
- Private medical insurance (inSpire / direct insurer billing) — confirm with hospital and insurer.
















