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. Tony Downs, Consultant Dermatologist is once again passing on his wealth of knowledge and skills to GPs and the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dermoscopy is a great tool to help tell skin cancers from harmless lumps and bumps on the skin. By training local GPs, patients do not have to be referred on to the hospital to see a specialist - saving NHS time and money.

Dr. Downs have been training GPs for over 20 yrs in the South West to get good at skin cancer recognition.

Dr. Downs is holding a series of dermoscopy tutorials in Bristol over few months to help students develop their skills.

The events include a light buffet from 6:30pm followed by 1 hour tutorials from 7-8pm.

Tuesday 18th June 2019 - Beginners Guide

Tuesday 10th September 2019 - BCC & SSC

Tuesday 12th November 2019 - MN

Tuesday 4th February 2020 - Harmless lumps & bumps

Tuesday 28th April 2020 - Hair & Nails

Tuesday 9th June 2020 - Pink Lesions

Please register your interest with Sarah Carter by emailing sarah.carter@dermal.co.uk

These events are sponsored by DERMAL