- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- General
- Skin cancer
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Dr Dimalee Herath is a UK trained Dermatologist with special interests in General Dermatology, Skin Cancer and Vulval Dermatology. Dr Herath qualified from Imperial College School of Medicine in 1999, with an intercalated BSc in Neuroscience. She was then appointed to the South West London General Medical Training Rotation, completing her postgraduate training at St George’s and The Royal Marsden Hospitals.
She completed her Higher Specialist Training, culminating in being awarded competitive Clinical Training Fellowships from The British Skin Foundation and Barts and The London Charitable Trust for research in to Basal Cell Carcinoma at The Royal London Hospital in 2010. She has presented at institutions such as The Royal Society of Medicine, The British Association of Dermatologists and The British Society for Investigative Dermatology.
Her NHS consultant post is at Croydon University Hospital, where she treats patients with a wide variety of dermatological conditions. She was formerly Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
In addition to the management of skin cancer and pre-cancerous skin problems, she performs regular general skin checks, and is experienced in the management of rashes at various sites of the body. Examples of the conditions she treats include: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin infections such as athlete’s foot and other fungal infections, cysts, folliculitis, acne, seborrhoeic dermatitis, rosacea, alopecia, nail problems, lichen planus, excessive sweating and lupus.
In her everyday practice she works closely with colleagues in gynaecology and is the local point of referral for Vulval dermatological conditions such as Lichen Sclerosus and vulvodynia (vulval pain).
In addition to surgical treatment of potential skin cancers, she also offers benign mole removal, cryosurgery and treatment of skin tags and viral warts.
Dr Herath creates a warm, friendly environment for all her patients and offers an experienced and meticulous approach to the management of skin problems.
Areas of interest
Skin Cancer;
Pre-cancerous skin conditions;
Vulval Dermatology;
Eczema; Psoriasis; skin infections; athlete's foot; cysts; folliculitis; acne; seborrhoeic dermatitis; rosacea; alopecia; lichen planus; lupus of the skin; mole checks; mole removal; skin tag and wart removal; cryotherapy (freezing treatment)
Medical secretaries
- Debbie Vogler
- BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital Poppy Lane Croydon CR9 8AB
- 020 8655 5500
- 0141 300 600
- debbie.vogler2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
- Debbie Volgar
- debbie.voglar2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
- To pay your outstanding balance
- Medical Billing & Collection Connery House Repton Place White Lion Road Amersham HP7 9LP
- 01494 763999
- mbc@civica.co.uk
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (5-50) Spire St Anthony's Hospital (5-50)
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S1500
Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - (5-50)
Spire St Anthony's Hospital (1-5) Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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S1110
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (5-50) Spire St Anthony's Hospital (1-5)
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20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
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