Dr Manisha Panchal
Consultant Dermatologist
MBChB MRCP (UK) MRCP (Dermatology)
Languages spoken
English, Gujarati, Hindi
I am a Consultant Dermatologist at University Hospitals of Leicester. I qualified from Leicester Medical School in 2008 and completed my specialist training in Dermatology in the West and East Midlands in 2019.
I perform dermatological surgery and have a variety of procedures that I offer for symptomatic benign growths and for the treatment of skin cancers. I also perform cryotherapy and administer intralesional steroid injections where indicated.
I carry out a range of surgical procedures to diagnose and treat skin lesions. My work includes curettage and cautery, excision of lesions from the head, neck, limbs and trunk, as well as diagnostic procedures such as punch biopsies of lesions or rashes. I also perform shave excisions.
I am passionate about embracing digital solutions geared towards improving service and quality of dermatology care. I received national recognition on the implementation of a photo-sharing app to facilitate consultant led service in Dermatology at Leicester Hospitals.
My clinical and academic interests include complex medical dermatology with a specialist interest in inflammatory skin disease in adults and children, including Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hair and Nail disorders. I am the Biologics Lead for Psoriasis in University Hospitals of Leicester driving psoriasis research locally.
I am fluent in Gujarati and Hindi and can consult effectively with patients who require a doctor familiar with their language without the need for a translator.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Manisha Panchal at Spire include:
Other treatments
- Cryotherapy
- Curettage and cautery of lesion
- Excision of lesion from head, neck, limbs and trunk
- Inflammatory skin disease – Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hair and Nail disorders
- Punch biopsy of lesion or rash
- Shave excision
- Skin cancer
- Skin surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Skin cancer
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Medical Dermatology
British Cosmetic Dermatology Group
Member of the Royal College of Physicians
Professional leadership
Lead for Biological treatment in Psoriasis at University Hospitals of Leicester
Research and publications
I am a Principal Investigator for the PSoHO Study for Plaque Psoriasis.
I have been a Co-Investigator for several trials.
I have completed my Good Clinical Practice Training.
Articles
D. Gnanappiragasam, J. Oldham, M. Panchal, W. A. Woo. Experience and perception of face-to-face vs. remote consultations: a patient survey across two UK dermatology centres. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021 Jun;46(4):736-737.
Panchal MR, Scarisbrick JJ. The utility of bexarotene in mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome. Onco Targets and Ther. 2015 Feb 3;8:367-73
Panchal MR. Reflecting on my personal journey as a new consultant during the pandemic. Commentary magazine RCP.
Current NHS posts
Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester
Contact information
| Telephone | 0116 265 3021 |
| manishamorjaria@hotmail.co.uk | |
| Private secretary | Jayne Eaton-James |
| Private secretary telephone | 07546 594 133 |
| Private secretary email | Jayne.JAMES2@spirehealthcare.com |