Our London GP specialising in dermatology, Dr Amy Hermon-Taylor, is highly skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various skin conditions.
Speciality GP in dermatology
Skin conditions are one of the most common disorders that affects one’s well-being and self-confidence.
Booking a consultation with a GP experienced in the field of dermatology, gives you the peace of mind that your skin concerns will be addressed with an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Our speciality dermatology GP assists patients with the treatment of common skin disorders, such as acne, eczema, skin infections, psoriasis, occupational dermatitis, hair and nail disorders, surveillance of moles, as well as cosmetic concerns.
What is a punch biopsy?
In some rare instances, your specialist dermatology GP would advise a biopsy of your skin rash to pinpoint the underlying cause.
This is called a punch biopsy and entails the removal of a small sample of skin tissue from an area that has been numbed. A single stitch may be needed to close the sampled area of skin.
Skin biopsy restrictions
- We will ONLY perform a biopsy on low-risk sites and lesions that are clinically benign of malignancy. This excludes the head, neck, hands, feet and genitals.
- We will not do a skin biopsy if you have been referred via an NHS pathway and are waiting for an NHS consultant review for a biopsy.
- The skin biopsy is not guaranteed on the day you are booked in. This because an assessment is needed for the consultation fee – you may need to book the skin biopsy after the initial assessment appointment.
A £40 deposit is required to secure your appointment. This has unfortunately been necessitated due to many patients not turning up for their appointments.
Dermatology GP: Consultation costs
| Appointment Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| Speciality Dermatology GP (Initial appointment) (30 minutes) | £129 |
| Speciality Dermatology GP (Follow-up appointment) (20 minutes) | £104 |
| Appointment | Price |
|---|---|
| Punch biopsy and sending specimen off for lab histology if warranted (plus consultation price above) | £200 |
- All appointments include FREE private prescriptions; pay medicine cost at pharmacy.
Meet your speciality dermatology GP, Dr Amy Hermon-Taylor
PLEASE NOTE: I am a GP with a special interest in dermatology and not a consultant dermatologist.
After qualifying as a doctor from St George’s Medical School in 2001, I spent eight years working in hospital medicine – completing basic surgical training, as well as working in Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, Neonatology and Elderly Care Medicine – before deciding to become a GP.
I have been working as a GP since 2011 in various practices in Wandsworth and Lambeth.
My GP training opened my eyes to the wonders of dermatology and this exciting and diverse speciality has been my passion ever since. I hold a post-graduate diploma in clinical dermatology and have extensive experience in minor surgery.
After training in cosmetic dermatology in 2010, I joined the team at Medicetics cosmetic skin clinic in Connaught Street where I continue to work, specialising in subtle rejuvenation using anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, peels, IPL and bespoke medical skincare programmes. I am also a member of British College of Aesthetic Medicine.
In all areas of my practice, I aim to combine the highest standards of medical care with empathy, sensitivity and a friendly, non-judgmental approach.
Availability:
Tuesday Morning
Specialist Area:
GP General; Dermatology and Aesthetics GP
University:
Cambridge – MA Natural Sciences 1996.
St George’s University of London – MBBS 2001.
Queen Mary’s University of London – Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology.
Qualifications:
MA Natural Sciences, MBBS, PGDip Clinical Dermatology.
MBBS = Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. This is my qualification after finishing medical school at St George’s, London.
PGDip Clinical Dermatology = postgraduate diploma in clinical dermatology. This was a postgraduate exam completed at Queen Mary’s University Hospital to attain extra qualifications to maximise my abilities to assess and treat dermatological conditions.