About Bryan McDonald
Dr Bryan McDonald is a consultant dermatologist at Welbeck who consults on dermatology, with special interest in Penile (male genital) dermatology, Skin cancer and mole checks, Benign skin lesions, Skin surgery (e.g. excision of moles, skin tags, cysts, lipomas, lumps and bumps), Cryotherapy (e.g. warts, AK and seborrhoeic keratosis), steroid injections (e.g. scars and alopecia/hair loss), Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Lichen planus, Lichen sclerosus, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Hair and scalp disorders, Hyperhidrosis (including botox injections), Paediatric (child) dermatology.
Dr McDonald initially trained in General Practice, during which time he completed a postgraduate diploma in Dermatology. He then returned to hospital medicine, re-training in dermatology on the Royal Free London hospitals rotation.
He has had NHS posts at Bartshealth NHS Trust and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He has been the paediatric dermatology lead and clinical lead at the Royal London Hospital. He also started a new complex acne/hidradenitis suppurativa tertiary clinic and has lead male genital dermatology services at both Trusts. He has been a member of the BAD (British Association of Dermatologists) Therapeutics and Guidelines Committee, Chair of the Access to Medicines subcommittee and President of the British Society for the study of Penoscrotal Dermatology.
Expertise
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin cancer
- Rosacea
- Skin surgery
- Male genital dermatology
- Paediatric dermatology
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Qualifications
2000 Medical Degree (MB, BCh, BAO)
2002 Diploma Geriatric Medicine
2003 Diploma Royal College Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
2004 Membership of Royal College of GP
2005 Membership of Royal College Physicians
2006 Diploma in Practical Dermatology
2007 Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning
2007 Diploma in Primary Care Diabetes Management
2009 Diploma in Occupational Medicine
2014 Specialist Certificate Examination in Dermatology
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Muralidharan V, Pathmarajah P, Peterknecht E, Qazi E, Barlow R, Vivek M, Abdullah A, McDonald B and Bewley A. Real life data on the biopsychosocial effects of Adalimumab in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa: A multicenter cross sectional analysis and consideration of a multi system monitoring approach to follow up. Dermatologic Therapy. 2020 Dec 9;e14643. doi: 10.1111/dth.14643. Online ahead of print.
McDonald B. Utility of faecal calprotectin testing in dermatology. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2020 Oct; doi:10.1111/ced.14484
McDonald BS, Pigors M, Kelsell DP, O’Toole EA, Burkitt-Wright E, Kerr B and Batta K. Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines and associated craniosynostosis. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2018; 43(3): 357-9
McDonald BS, Narayanan S, Elawad M, Kiparissi F, Cullup T and Batta K. Interleukin-10 receptor mutation presenting with severe nappy ulceration and infantile inflammatory bowel disease. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2017; 42(7): 771-773
McDonald B and White J. Review of 35 years of paediatric patch testing in a tertiary-care centre. Contact Dermatitis. 2016;75(s1):58
McDonald BS, Jones J and Rustin M. Rituximab as a treatment for severe atopic eczema: failure to improve in three consecutive patients. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2016;41(1):45-47
- Professional memberships
Member Royal College of Physicians
Member of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatologists
Member of the British Society of Dermatological Surgeons
Member British Society of Medical Dermatologists
Member British Association of Dermatologists
Member of the European Association of Dermatovenereologists
- Certifications and Awards
1997 Dr Henry Hutchinson-Stewart Medical Scholarship
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £300
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +3 more
- Healix
- Bupa International
- Cigna International
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
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Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.