An initial consultation with Dr Zainab Laftah is from £230.
Dr Zainab Laftah
Consultant Dermatologist
MBChB, BSc(Hons), MRCP(UK), MRCP(Derm), PCME
"I enjoy working at Spire St Anthony's Hospital; with its world class experts it is dedicated to providing the best personalised healthcare."
Specialises in
- Skin cancer and mole checks
- Skin surgery
- Acne and rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
Also available for:
Virtual consultations:
I have been a dermatologist for eight years. I trained and was subsequently appointed as a consultant at one of the world's leading dermatology centres; St John's Institute of Dermatology, London. I am a spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation and an outspoken advocate of skincare and skin health. My opinion has been sought by newspapers and my skills are respected amongst both peers and patients.
I see patients with any skin concerns and have expertise in the treatment of complex dermatological conditions. My areas of special interest include acne, rosacea, vulval (genital) dermatology, skin cancers and skin surgery. I have performed thousands of skin procedures and have trained in advanced dermatological surgery. I have experience in cosmetic dermatological treatments and enjoy expertly combining the medical and aesthetic skills needed for safe, effective and rewarding results.
In addition to my clinical work, I hold a number of positions of wider responsibility. I am an elected member of the Royal Society of Medicine's Dermatology Council and I frequently participate in educational sessions to raise awareness on skin related issues.
I hold a qualification in Medical Education. I believe strongly in the effective training of doctors and in my NHS work support nurses, medical students, and future dermatologists in their learning. I thoroughly enjoy this role, which enables me to teach and pass on skills that I have refined over my many years of experience and specialist training. I am also the Dermatology Surgical Lead at University Hospital Lewisham where I have an oversight of the surgery performed in the department.
In addition to my clinical work, I hold a qualification in Medical Education. I am actively involved in training future doctors and dermatology trainees.
I am also the Dermatology Surgical Lead at University Hospital Lewisham where I have an oversight of the surgery performed in the department.
Please note I do not treat children.
General Medical Council Number: C7014058
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Zainab Laftah at Spire include:
Dermatology
- Anti-wrinkle treatment by injection
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
Other treatments
- Excision of benign lesions and moles
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire St Anthony's Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Aesthetic dermatology
Dermatological lasers
Skin cancer
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / University of Warwick / 1998
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatology (BAD)
Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
British Society for Dermatological Surgery (BSDS)
St John's Dermatology Society
British Cosmetic Dermatology Group (BCDG)
Professional leadership
Research and publications
Articles
Xanthelasma: An update on treatment modalities, Laftah, Z, Al-Niaimi F. JCAS (2018) 11 (1): 1-6
Therapeutic options in hyperhidrosis, Laftah Z, Morris-Jones, R. MIMS 2015
Media Coverage
Current NHS posts
I am a Consultant Dermatologist who trained and now works at the St John's Institute of Dermatology, one of the world's leading centres for patients with skin disease.
Personal profile
In my spare time I enjoy reading, classical music and watching the Ballet.