Dermatology
Caring for patients with skin conditions and diseases.
This page was last updated: April 19th, 2022
The majority of our services are provided at the Dermatology Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske in Truro. We also run clinics at Penrice Hospital in St Austell and West Cornwall Hospital.
Our Dermatology services include:
- Phototherapy
- Paediatric Dermatology.
- Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Photodynamic therapy
- Vulval/Genital Dermatology Service
- Patch testing to investigate contact allergies
- Monitoring clinics for patients on second-line drugs and biologics
- Iontophoresis for hand and foot hyperhidrosis
- Dermatology Surgery and MOHS micrographic surgery
- Nurse-led day treatment service
If you feel you need a specialist dermatology review, please ask your GP to refer you to the dermatology team.
For information about referral to treatment times please see the “I’m waiting for an outpatient appointment or procedure” page.
Directions to the Dermatology Unit
When you arrive at Royal Cornwall Hospital follow the signs to the Princess Alexandra Wing. Before you reach the building, turn right onto Penventinnie Lane and the Dermatology Unit is on your left-hand side (attached to the Princess Alexandra Wing)
Find out more about coming to the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
Contacts for Dermatology
Specialty Lead and Trust Associate Specialist
Dr Alexander (Sandy) Anderson
Dermatology Unit Sister
Leanne Knapp – contactable on 01872 252328
Clinical Matron
Paulette Hunkin
Service Manager
Pete Gray
Consultants
Dr Preshita Divekar
Dr Vandana Jones
Dr Samantha Hann
Associate Specialists
Dr Elizabeth Venner
Dr Alexander (Sandy )Anderson
Dr Claire Bailey
Mohs and Dermatological Surgeon
Dr Samantha Hann
Consultant Physician Working in Dermatology
Dr Lisa Haddon
Specialty Doctors
Dr Nick Erdal
Dr David Hood
Dr Patrick Black
Dermatological Surgeon
Dr Rachael Tyers
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Alison McInnes
Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sarah Carswell
Cancer nurse specialists
Lisa Tripp
Katie Bohill
Phone
01872 250000 ask for Dermatology unit
