Dr Suchitra Chinthapalli
Consultant Dermatologist
- Available from
- London
About Suchitra Chinthapalli
Dr Suchitra Chinthapalli is a consultant dermatologist at Welbeck's Private Dermatology Clinic. specialising in all areas of General Dermatology and has particular expertise in Skin Cancer, Skin Surgery including mole removals, Acne and Eczema. She is a core member of the Regional Skin Cancer MDT for Barts Health and the clinical lead for Skin Surgery. She is on the committee for the British Society of Dermatological Surgery.
She graduated from Imperial College London School of Medicine with Merits. She has completed her entire postgraduate training in prestigious central London academic hospitals including Guy’s & St Thomas’, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN, Queen Square), Royal Brompton Hospital, Royal Free Hospital and Royal London Hospital. She has also undertaken training internationally in Europe and USA (UCLA Medical Centre, Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles and Duke University Hospital in Durham).
She has been awarded national prizes and scholarships for her work in Dermatology and has presented her research internationally and nationally. She was awarded First Class Honours for her BSc and the overall prize from Imperial College London.
She has a keen interest in education and improving understanding of skin health and is regularly invited as a speaker. She has designed and developed her own training courses. She has been on the training committee for the London Deanery and Royal Society of Medicine.
Expertise
- Skin Cancer
- Sun Care
- General Skin Care Advice
- Acne
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Skin Pigmentation
- Removal of Moles
- Skin Tags
- Cysts and Warts
- and Steroid Injections
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society of Dermatologic Surgery
British Hair and Nail Group
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £295
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +2 more
- Cigna International
- Healix
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
Locations
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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.