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Contact our dermatologist and team: enquiries@thegeneraldermatology.co.uk
The General Dermatology®️ founded by Dr Alvin Lee, specialist accredited (CCT) Consultant Dermatologist.
At our clinic, we aim to deliver top-notch private medical and surgical dermatological care to address your skin concerns effectively. Our mission is to provide you with high-quality services that cater to your individual needs and offer you the best possible outcomes.
Dr Alvin Lee
MBBS (HK), MSc (Lond.), PGDPD (Card.), DTM&H (Lond.), PGDipDerm (Glas.), MRCP (UK), MRCP (UK)(Dermatology)
Dr. Alvin Lee, an esteemed UK-trained Consultant Dermatologist, obtained his medical qualification in 2002 and furthered his expertise with a Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology from St John's Institute of Dermatology, affiliated with King's College London, in 2005.
Over the course of his illustrious career in dermatology, Dr. Lee has garnered a multitude of qualifications across various academic levels within the discipline. Notably, he has held teaching fellowships at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and served as an undergraduate examiner for both QMUL and King's College University of London. Dr. Lee's dedication to education is evidenced by his delivery of lectures on dermatological subjects, such as acne, atopic eczema, and skin cancer, to medical students, along with providing online tutorials for General Practitioners worldwide.
Dr. Lee's research pursuits encompass a wide array of interests, including immunology, drug allergies, microwave, cryotherapy, and skin cancer.
Following the completion of his dermatology training in the Wessex rotation in 2014, Dr. Lee assumed roles as a Consultant Dermatologist at numerous secondary and tertiary NHS dermatology centers. Previously, he held substantive positions at Dorset County Hospital and King's College Hospital London.
In the private sector, Dr. Lee serves as a Consultant Dermatologist in Dorchester, Coventry, and Winchester, leveraging his extensive experience in providing consultations and managing general dermatology, skin cancers, and mole checks. Consultations are available both in person and via virtual platforms online.
Dr. Lee's primary areas of interest revolve around clinicopathological correlations and cutaneous surgery, with specialties spanning general dermatology, clinicopathological correlation, mole screening, cryotherapy, skin cancer, and cutaneous surgery.
2002 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS - University of Hong Kong
2004 Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology - PGDPD - University of Cardiff
2005 Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology - MSc - King's College London
2006 Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene - DTM&H - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
2009 Member of the Royal College of Physicians - MRCP (UK) - Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
2010 Specialty Certificate Examination in Dermatology -MRCP (UK)(Dermatology) - The Federation of Royal College of Physicians & The British Association of Dermatologists
2012 Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology - PGDipDerm - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
2014 Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Dermatology & entry onto the Dermatology specialist registered of the General Medical Council (GMC)
Member of the British Association of Dermatologists
Member of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Member of the British Society for Dermatopathology
Member of the Royal College of Physicians
Member of the British Medical Association
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
Fellow of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Our online dermatology consultations, conducted via video conferencing, typically last 20-30 minutes. This allows for remote screening/triage from the comfort of your home, reducing the need for travel. Subsequent treatments such as skin surgery can often be arranged directly, minimizing travel. To optimize the assessment, please send high-quality images to admin@thegeneraldermatology.co.uk beforehand.
Our clinical dermatology consultations typically take 20-25 minutes (for new cases) to complete and involve a thorough history-taking, a dermatoscopic assisted full skin examination, and a professional opinion on management. As part of the consultation, we provide a professional summary for your reference.
This type of consultation is recommended for patients who are able to attend in person and require a comprehensive dermatoscopic full skin examination to ad
Clinical dermatology follow-up consultations usually last between 15-20 minutes. These consultations are designed to assess your response to treatment, monitor any medication tolerability issues, identify potential side effects, review investigative results, adjust medication dosage, and confirm your ongoing management plan.
Treatment options under this category can be provided on the same day during consultation
Treatment for skin lesions with medical grade cryogen (liquid nitrogen), carried by a Consultant Dermatologist with special interest and research experience in cryotherapy.
Treatment for skin lesions with medical grade cryogen (liquid nitrogen), carried by a Consultant Dermatologist with special interest and research experience in cryotherapy.
Cortisone injection is a medical treatment commonly used for acne & thickened scar tissue.
Dermatological surgery and histological analysis***
The aim of diagnostic biopsy is to harvest a small amount of skin tissue for diagnostic purposes. Assessment on optimal site for tissue harvesting is carried out by a Consultant Dermatologist with experience & interest in clinical & pathological correlation. The procedure is generally very well tolerated, resulting in a smallest possible scar with short recovery time.
This is a highly specialised dermatological procedure to assess the cause of alopecia (hair loss). It is carried out with standardised dermatological instrument and nationally agreed approach, under local anaesthesia and aseptic technique. Two samples are required from the affected site on the scalp. The procedure is generally very well tolerated, with a small resulting scar and short recovery time.
An excisional biopsy aims to remove a skin lesion completely, under local anaesthetic and aseptic technique. The appearance of the resulting scar is dependence on the method employed on wound closure. Discuss with your dermatologist.
An excisional biopsy of skin cancer aims to remove the confirmed skin cancer in one setting completely, under local anaesthetic and aseptic technique. The approach varies depending on size, depth, specifics of cancer types and presentation.
Excision of large skin cancer that requires flap & graft closure.
*Guide price for self-funding patients. **Please noted that the cost of investigative tests and treatment proposals during consultation is not inclusive of the consultation fees. ***Your skin sample is a small piece of precious diagnostic material and the analysis is reported by one of the very few, highly subspecialised, Consultant Pathologist in the UK. Fees on theatre booking & histological analysis of skin samples obtained during biopsy/surgery are billed separately.
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1. The Meriden Hospital, University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Rd, Coventry CV2 2LQ
2. Sarum Road Hospital, Winchester SO22 5HA
3. The Winterbourne Hospital, Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2DR
The Meriden Hospital, Sarum Road Hospital, The Winterbourne Hospital Email: enquiries@thegeneraldermatology.co.uk T: +44 7365824991
Mon | 10:00 – 16:30 | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | 10:00 – 14:00 | |
Thu | 10:00 – 19:30 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:30 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
At The General Dermatology®, we place a high value on your appointments, as they are dedicated exclusively to our esteemed clients. We understand that occasional schedule adjustments may be necessary, and we kindly request a minimum of 48 hours' (2 business days) notice for any cancellations. Your cooperation in adhering to this notice period is greatly appreciated.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your reserved appointment time, please contact us at +44 7365 824991 or email sec@thegeneraldermatology.co.uk.
Please be aware that a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the reserved service amount will be applied if you fail to provide at least two business days’ notice of your inability to attend the appointment.
Moreover, we wish to remind you that patients who fail to attend their scheduled appointments without prior notification will be classified as No Shows. In such cases, a charge equal to 100% of the reserved service amount will be applied. This fee will not be submitted to insurance. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this policy, which is essential for ensuring optimal service delivery to all our valued patients.
Additionally, it is important to note that patients with a history of two No Show instances may encounter limitations in accessing future appointments. This policy is in place to ensure fairness in the allocation of appointment slots and to accommodate all patients efficiently. Your cooperation in attending or canceling appointments with sufficient notice is highly appreciated, as it enables us to provide the best possible care to all our patients.
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