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About Derrick Phillips
Dr Derrick Phillips is a consultant dermatologist at Welbeck's Private Dermatology Clinic. He consults on general skin conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and melasma. With hundreds of surgical hours, Dr Phillips offers a range of treatments for skin tags, skin lesions and skin cancers. He has a strong interest in cosmetic dermatology and provides a wide range of facial rejuvenation treatments.
Dr Phillips worked in the National Health Service for 12 years and was a consultant at the world-renowned Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he was the clinical lead for psoriasis, overseeing the management of patients receiving biologic therapies. As a specialist in adult female acne, he has contributed to cutting-edge research, including a national clinical trial for hormonal acne. He was the undergraduate lead for medical students at St Mary’s Hospital and held an honorary appointment as a clinical teacher at Imperial College London. He has also practised in Dubai and Australia, bringing a global perspective to dermatology and experience treating diverse skin types.
Dr Phillips is widely published in scientific literature and has lectured at international conferences. As an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, his expertise is regularly featured across print and online media including British Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, The Guardian and BBC Radio. He was recently featured as a skin cancer expert on Channel 5’s Vanessa Show.
Expertise
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Melasma
- Hyperhidrosis
- Skin Tags
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Surgery
- Cosmetic Dermatology
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 12+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
M. Balogun,D. Millette,V. Yip,S. A. Chan,P. Lee, N. Gamal, N. Hashim, D. Phillips, M. Walsh, P. Trehan, L. Hanna-Bashara, A. Abdullah, A. Wernham, S. Tso. Phenotypic spectrum of serious cutaneous-only adverse event following immunization with COVID-19 vaccines: a multicentre case series and literature review. 2021 Nov; doi:10.1111/ced.15003
D Phillips, K Gumparthy, C W Farrar, R Karumanchery, B B Tan. Localized Darier disease: three cases of Type 1 segmental mosaicism, 2021 Jan; doi: 10.1111/ced.14866
D Phillips. Skin cancer in skin of colour. 2011
Bala L, Hussain K, Phillips, D. Successful treatment of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau with methotrexate. British Journal of Dermatology. Volume 188, Issue Supplement_4, June 2023, ljad113.158
Kanji A, Carton J, Hewitt C, Phillips D. A Plaque-Like CD34-Positive Dermal Fibroma Presenting as an Acquired Papule. Cureus. 2023 May. 15(5):e39231
Shearman H, Yap SM, Zhao A, Passby L, Barrett A, Nikookam Y, Stoneham S, Myint NA, Phillips D, Dalal F, Wylie G, Costley M, Odedra S, Phillips M, Dermatology Sustainability UK Group, Abbot R, Wernham A, Tso S. A United Kingdom-wide study to describe resource consumption and waste management practices in skin surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery. Clinical Experimental Dermatology. Accepted Mar 2023
Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatments in Dermatology, 3rd Edition. Chapter author. CRC Press
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Medical Dermatology
British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Royal Society of Medicine
North of England Dermatology Society (NEDS)
Fellow of St John’s Institute of Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology
- Certifications and Awards
St John’s Institute of Dermatology registrar prize (2011)
British Association of Dermatologists Green Prize
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £325
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £275
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +2 more
- Cigna International
- Healix
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
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.
