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Dr Rakesh Patalay

Dr Rakesh Patalay

Dermatology 04626136

 

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  • Open Referral network
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Fee assured
Open Referral network

Specialises in

  • Skin cancer

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Rakesh Patalay is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon at Guys and St Thomas Hospital in London. He has particular expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and management, Mohs micrographic surgery, lasers treatment, skin imaging, cosmetic dermatology and acne scarring.

"I have always strived to be an expert across multiple fields within dermatology. This level of expertise gives me the confidence that I offer the best individualised care possible."

At Guys Hospital, he is part of the largest dermatology surgery & Mohs surgery service in the Southeast, the regional laser service and the first skin imaging service for the NHS.

He is currently the joint clinical lead for dermatology at Guys Hospital, lead for the skin cancer, regional lead for teledermatology and lead for an internationally recognised diploma in Dermatology. He teaches dermatology both in the UK and abroad. He is also the current president of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group.

Furthermore his experience in general, surgical and laser dermatology both in the NHS and privately places him amongst a select few practicing cosmetic dermatology with this breadth of expertise.

He acquired his MBBS from University College London Medical School, BSc in Neuroscience from UCL, PhD in optics and skin imaging from Imperial College London and his Mohs and cutaneous lasers fellowship at St Johns Institute of Dermatology. An overseas internship was awarded in applied biophotonics and laser dermatology at the prestigious Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, USA.

Areas of interest

adults;skin cancer;skin surgery; mohs micrographic surgery;laser treatment;acne;rosacea;acne scarring;melanoma;non-melanoma skin cancer;basal cell carcinoma;skin cancer surgery; photodynamic therapy;skin cancer treatment(non-surgical);mole removal;mole screening;skin lesion removal;cryotherapy;seborrhoeic keratosis;laser scar treatment;birthmarks;facial thread veins;spider veins;haemangioma; botox;fillers;pigmentation; melasma;

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Procedures completed

  • S0520

    Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs Micrographic Surgery) with immediate reconstruction - (5-50)

    The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic (5-50) Guy's Hospital (1-5)

  • S1500

    Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - (5-50)

    Guy's Hospital (5-50)

  • S0922

    Laser destruction of lesion(s) of skin - up to 25cm2 in area - (5-50)

    Guy's Hospital (5-50)

  • S1110

    Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - (5-50)

    Guy's Hospital (5-50) The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic (1-5)

  • S0923

    Laser destruction of lesion(s) of skin - over 25cm2 in area - (5-50)

    Guy's Hospital (5-50)

  • S0632

    Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)

    Guy's Hospital (1-5)

  • S0820

    Curettage/cryotherapy of lesions of skin (including cauterisation) - four or more - (1-5)

    Guy's Hospital (1-5)

  • S1420

    Shave biopsy of lesion of skin - (1-5)

    Guy's Hospital (1-5)

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