Dr Charankumal Singh Thandi : Dermatology

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About me

Dr Charan Singh Thandi is a Consultant Dermatologist working in Bristol, with a focus on skin cancer management, skin surgery, and laser treatments for various dermatological conditions. In addition to his private practice, he holds a substantive consultant position within the NHS, where he undertakes a wide array of clinical responsibilities, specialising in the areas of skin cancer and surgical procedures and laser treatments. Dr Thandi is also a training programme director for dermatology trainees in the South West England.
Dr Thandi also has a strong interest in aesthetic dermatology, offering specialised services using laser treatments for both medical and cosmetic indications.

Dr Thandi earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Newcastle University in 2016, following a Diploma in Medical Sciences (DipMedSci) from Durham University in 2013. To further his expertise, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCert) from the University of Cambridge in 2018. Dr Thandi completed his postgraduate dermatology training in the South West of England, achieving Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK) and passing the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Dermatology.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Thandi is actively involved in academic dermatology, having authored numerous research publications and supervised various research projects. He has presented his findings at esteemed international conferences, including the World Dermatology Congress in Singapore, the British Association of Dermatologists in the UK, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in Italy. His research interests include the management of keloid scars, systematic reviews of written action plans for atopic dermatitis, and the use of carbon dioxide lasers for burns management. His contributions to the field have garnered recognition through awards at international forums, and he has published extensively in medical journals related to both dermatology and aesthetic medicine.

Professional Memberships:
- British Association of Dermatologists
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Royal College of Physicians
- The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
- British Medical Association

Areas of interest

Skin Cancer; Skin Surgery; Skin Flap and Graft Repairs; Medical Dermatology; Laser dermatology; CO2 laser; Acne management; Hair loss; Mole Checks; Aesthetics Consultations; Rashes

Medical secretaries

Simran Kaur
The Ridgeway Hospital Moormead Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 9DD
simran.kaur2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk

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External resources

Circle Hospital Dr Charan Singh Thandi : https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/charan-singh-thandi

Current NHS consultant posts held

Full time NHS Consultant North Bristol Hospital and North Bristol Laser Centre
Training Programme Director South West England

Research interests

Skin Surgery with skin graft and flap repairs
Skin Cancer Management
Carbon Dioxide laser for resurfacing and scar treatments
Aesthetic Dermatology

Personal interests

Taekwondo
Travelling

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

A UK regional prospective clinical audit of the use of fully ablative and fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser treatment for a variety of skin conditions
Abstract at Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024

Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser Assisted Photodynamic Therapy for the Management of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Poster Presentation American Academy of Dermatology Association 2024

A necrobiotic disorder with limited response to numerous systemic therapies
Charankumal Singh Thandi Oral Presentation at World Dermatology Congress 2023, July 2023

A case of keloid scarring treated using a method of central intralesional triamacinolone injections in a specific distribution
Poster presentation at World Dermatology Congress 2023, July 2023

The use of Teledermatology versus face to face assessments for skin cancer referrals in the United Kingdom and use of Teledermatology worldwide
Poster presentation at World Dermatology Congress 2023, July 2023

UK Regional Prospective Audit of use of Fractional Cardon Dioxide Laser for Hypertrophic Burns Scars. Oral presentation British Medical Laser Association 2022.
Lasers Med Sci. 2022;37(9):3767-3782. doi:10.1007/s10103-022-03623-y

2 Week wait referrals Teledermatology versus face-to-face reviews at a tertiary centre: How do they compare?
Poster presentation, European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology 2022, September 2022

DS22: The impact of using teledermatology versus face?to?face reviews when seeing patients that are referred via the 2?week wait pathway for suspected cancers, and overcoming some of the barriers in the new COVID era, British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 187, Issue S1, 1 July 2022, Page 168, https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.21465

DS27: The use of a surgical logbook as a reflective and educational tool to improve learning and patient safety: a retrospective analysis of a decade�s experience in Bristol, UK, British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 187, Issue S1, 1 July 2022, Page 171, https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.21470

The use of long-term methotrexate in treating extensive vitiligo: 18 years on.
Opening speaker and closing remarks at conference: Eurodermatology Congress, May 2019

About my work

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery - MBBS Newcastle University 2016
Diploma Medical Sciences - DipMedSci University of Durham 2013
PGCert (Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education) University of Cambridge 2018
Membership Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) MRCP 2023

GMC registration

Reference number 7511440

Affiliations / memberships

- British Association of Dermatologists
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Royal College of Physicians
- The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
- British Medical Association

My private practice

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

S0603
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S0602
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Head & Neck - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S0820
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesions of skin (including cauterisation) - four or more - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S1110
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S2002
Small island flap (less than 9cm2) - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
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) - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S0654
Removal of benign lesion on head and neck (excluding scalp) which is closed by primary closure or advancement flap (excluding lipoma) - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S1500
Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S1420
Shave biopsy of lesion of skin - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S0652
Removal of benign lesion on trunk or limbs greater than 10 cm in diameter or on scalp greater than 5 cm in diameter (excluding lipoma) - ()

Ridgeway Hospital (The) ()
S2502
Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect) - ()
S0655
Removal of benign lesion on head and neck requiring flap closure (excluding advancement flap) (excluding lipoma) - ()
S0605
Secondary excision of malignant lesion - trunk & limbs - ()
S0604
Secondary excision of malignant lesion - head & neck - ()

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