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Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- General
- Skin cancer
About me
Dr Michael Farrugia is a Consultant Dermatologist in Edinburgh, providing expert care for skin conditions, skin cancer, acne, eczema and psoriasis. He sees patients privately at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital and Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, and works full-time within NHS Lothian at the Lauriston Building.
Dr Farrugia offers specialist diagnosis and treatment for:
- Skin cancer � mole checks, dermatoscopy and surgical removal
- Eczema and psoriasis � including advanced biologic and immunosuppressive treatments
- Acne � including Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)
Inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions � such as lupus, lichen planus, urticaria and hidradenitis suppurativa
- Paediatric dermatology � rashes, eczema, birthmarks and skin lesions
In private practice, he also treats benign skin lesions including cysts, skin tags and moles.
Experience and Training.
After graduating from the University of Malta (2012), Dr Farrugia completed training in Oxford and specialist dermatology training in Edinburgh (2016�2020).
Professional Profile:
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Member of the British Association of Dermatologists
Active in teaching, research and dermatology training
Additional Information:
Full body mole checks available
Treats adults and children
Laser treatments not offered
Book a consultation with a trusted dermatologist in Edinburgh for expert skin care and early diagnosis.
Areas of interest
General adult dermatology (including acne, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria); Skin cancer screening; Skin surgery; Paediatric and adolescent dermatology
Medical secretaries
- Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital
- Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital 40 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5BT
- 0131 447 2340
- eh.bookings@nuffieldhealth.com
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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S1110
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - (5-50)
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital (5-50) Spire Shawfair Park Hospital (1-5)
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S0651
Removal of benign lesion on trunk or limbs less than 10 cm in diameter or on scalp less than 5cm in diameter (excluding lipoma) - (5-50)
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital (5-50) Spire Shawfair Park Hospital (1-5)
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S0603
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs - (5-50)
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital (5-50) Spire Shawfair Park Hospital (1-5)
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S1500
Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - (1-5)
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S0654
Removal of benign lesion on head and neck (excluding scalp) which is closed by primary closure or advancement flap (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital (1-5) Spire Shawfair Park Hospital (1-5)
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S0602
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Head & Neck - (1-5)
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital (1-5) Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital (1-5)
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S1420
Shave biopsy of lesion of skin - (1-5)
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S0820
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesions of skin (including cauterisation) - four or more - (1-5)
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S0656
Removal of small lipoma less than 10cm - (1-5)
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20150
Patch testing (inclusive of application, reading and reporting) - (1-5)
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S0605
Secondary excision of malignant lesion - trunk & limbs - (1-5)