COVID-19 - Routine Dermatology appointments available

Updated: Wednesday 7 April 2021

In the aftermath of Boris Johnson's latest statement on the measures we all need to take during the conditional easing of social distancing South West Dermatology are keen to ensure our patient well-being and safety is at the forefront of our services and offer a range of options to cater for all existing and new patients.

Patients with serious dermatology conditions needing urgent treatment

Urgent cases suspicious of skin cancer can be seen at The Medical Eye Centre in Marsh Barton or Exeter Medical at Admiral House. Both healthcare locations offer a protected environment and adhere to all social distancing regulations and procedures.

In the first instance please contact Dr. Downs' PA, Ros on 07838 293968 to arrange your appointment and on-going treatment.

Routine and urgent dermatology skin conditions including skin surgery

Dr. Tony Downs is able to see and treat patients with dermatology condition at The Medical Eye Centre in Marsh Barton or Exeter Medical at Admiral House. Both healthcare locations offer a protected environment and adhere to all social distancing regulations and procedures.

In the first instance please contact Dr. Downs' PA Ros on 07838 293968 to arrange your appointment and on-going treatment.

Patients wishing to continue with teledermatology and remote dermatology video consultations

For less urgent cases, those who continue to shield at home and general dermatological related conditions Dr. Downs will continue to offer remote video consultations and teledermatology consultations for as long as required or requested by patients.

Patients can also use our online form to upload photos of their condition for assessment by Dr. Downs from the comfort of their own home.

All patients can be seen and treated with or without a GP referral.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in contact with Ros on 07838 293968 to discuss your available options.

The South West Dermatology team are here to care for you during the social distancing because your health is important too.

Dr Downs is available to see and treat severe and urgent cases at Exeter Medical during this challenging period of social distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Patients with severe and distressful skin rashes or lumps or blemishes that might be serious skin cancers can still be seen and treated at Exeter Medical in a protected environment during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the first instance please call Ros on 07838 293968 and she will discuss your available options in consultation with Dr Downs.

If your condition is potentially serious then we will ask you to send photos via our online form and Dr Downs will assess these for further investigation.

Dr Downs is then able to engage with the patient by video consultation, or in serious cases, arrange a face to face consultation following all current medical guidelines at our out-patient facility at Exeter Medical to begin urgent treatment of your dermatological skin condition.

We are here to care for you during the social distancing because your health is important too.