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Dermatology

Caring for patients with skin conditions and diseases.

Dermatology
The Royal Cornwall dermatology unit provides routine and emergency assessment, treatment and surgery for patients with skin conditions and diseases.
We are well known for being a friendly, dynamic, forward-thinking department and are committed to delivering excellent care.

The majority of our services are provided at the Dermatology Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske in Truro. The unit is open 7.30am to 7pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 8am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We also run clinics at Penrice Hospital in St Austell, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (CRCH) and West Cornwall Hospital.

Our Dermatology services include:

  • Phototherapy
  • Paediatric Dermatology Services.
  • Management of skin cancer
  • Photodynamic therapy to treat superficial sun damage and malignancy
  • Vulval/Genital Dermatology Service
  • Patch testing to investigate contact allergies
  • Starting and monitoring Roaccutane therapy for acne
  • Monitoring clinics for patients on Methotrexate and biologics
  • Iontophoresis for hand and foot hyperhidrosis
  • Dermatology Surgery and MOHS micrographic surgery
  • Nurse-led day treatment service and disease management education

If you feel you need a specialist dermatology review, please ask your GP to refer you to the dermatology team.

Directions to the Dermatology Unit

The Dermatology Unit is behind Princess Alexandra Wing at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske, Truro.

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.

Contact Details

Phone

01872 253254

Specialty Lead

Vandana Jones

Matron

Esther Penrose

Speciality Lead

Dr Sandy Anderson
01872 253253

Matron

Paulette Hunkin

COnsultants

Dr Preshita Divekar
01872 252308
Dr Samantha Hann
01872 253253
Dr Vandana Jones
01872 253250
Dr Elizabeth Venner
01872 252123
Dr Claire Bailey
01872 253253
Dr Nicholas Erdal
01872 253253
Dr Patrick Black
01872 252123
Dr David Hood
01872 252308
Dr Claudia Bool
01872 252123
Dr Lisa Haddon
01872 252123
Dr Andrew Hodder
01872 252674

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Reviews

  • Excellent treatment from a great team

    I'd like to take this slightly belated opportunity to thank all the dermatology team for my recent treatment. I was treated in a relaxed atmosphere, with care, respect, and kindness.... more

    Dave White, 2 years ago

  • Great Skin Team

    I would like to thank the Doctor and is team for the great job they did, having surgery on my nose which as healed lovely. and thank you to the... more

    Thomas Moore, 2 years ago

  • Excellent as usual

    I have monthly appointments in the Dermatology department and the staff are always helpful, friendly and efficient. Especially helpful in making my appointments every 28 days .A very happy patient.... more

    Richard Beard, 2 years ago

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