Dr Ferina Ismail
Consultant Dermatologist
BSc, MBBS, MRCP, PhD
I have been a Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Free Hospital London for more than 15 years and have been the dermatology lead for skin cancer in the specialist skin cancer department there for over 10 years.
As such, I am highly experienced in using mole mapping and dermoscopy to carry out full skin checks and to identify suspicious skin lesions, as well as undertaking diagnostic skin biopsies and excisions. I have specific experience in managing skin cancers in organ transplant and other immune suppressed patients, a patient cohort with a significantly increased risk of skin cancers, which are often multiple, more aggressive and challenging to treat.
I also have significant experience in other areas of general dermatology including eczema, psoriasis and acne/rosacea, as well as managing acute and chronic inflammatory rashes, disorders of pigmentation, and benign skin lesions such as warts, cysts and skin tags.
I have a strong research and teaching background having several journal publications and am currently involved in a number of clinical trials. I have also written the dermatology book chapter for Practical Nephrology. I regularly teach both UCL medical students and resident doctors.
I take a very patient centred and holistic approach which is evidence-based, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care.
I have over 15 years' experience as a consultant dermatologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London, and have also been the dermatology lead for skin cancer for over 10 years in a specialist skin cancer department. I am highly experienced at diagnosing skin cancers with the use of dermoscopy as well as undertaking full skin checks and managing patients with advanced skin cancers. In addition, I carry out diagnostic skin biopsies and excisions, and have run weekly minor skin surgical lists in the NHS and private sector for over 15 years. I also have expertise in managing general dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and other inflammatory rashes. As part of the dermatology on-call rota at the the Royal Free Hospital Trust overseeing more of the acute cases, such blistering skin eruptions and drug-related rashes.
I have a strong research background having several journal publications, and I am currently involved in a number of clinical trials. I have also written the dermatology book chapter for Practical Nephrology (Springer). I regularly teach both UCL medical students and resident doctors.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Ferina Ismail at Spire include:
Dermatology
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Malignant skin cancer excision
Other treatments
- Cryotherapy to warts and benign skin lesions
- Diagnostic skin biopsies and excisions
- Therapeutic curettage and cautery
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc / London / 1996
United Medical and Dental School of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, University of London, BSc in Genetics
MBBS / London / 1998
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCP / London / 2001
MRCP
PhD / London / 2009
Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London
Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Skin Care in Immunocompromised Individuals
Professional leadership
I am board member and website editor for the British Society of Skin Care in Immunocompromised Individuals
Current NHS posts
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Contact information
| Telephone | 0208 9707434 |
| Website | https://www.drferinaismail.com/ |
| Private secretary | Orla Mulligan |
| Private secretary telephone | 0208 9707434 |
| Private secretary email | orla@kmsprofessionals.co.uk |