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Dr
Dr Toby Chave
Dermatology
English
10,542+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Toby Chave is a Consultant Dermatologist practicing at Plymouth Nuffield Hospital. His specialties include skin cancer, benign skin lesions, dermoscopy and skin surgery, as well as inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Dr Chave qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1994. He then undertook medical placements in Doncaster, Exeter and Queensland, Australia whilst working towards becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, and subsequently FRCP). Following this, he specialised in Dermatology and completed specialist training in Cardiff and Leicester. He then sub-specialised as a dermatological surgeon dealing with the diagnosis and management of more complex skin cancer.
He was first appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist in 2004 in Truro, Cornwall. He then relocated to Plymouth in 2007. He worked as the Service Line Director for Dermatology at Derriford Hospital between 2008 and 2014, and has been the lead clinician for skin cancr and chair of the skin cancer MDT. He remains a substantive NHS consultant at Derriford hospital, and also has a busy private practice at the Plymouth Nuffield.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Skin cancer treatment - non-surgical and surgical
• Skin Surgery, including complex closures (skin flaps and grafts)
• Cosmetic removal of skin lesions
• Patch testing
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
• Skin Biopsies
• Cautery
• Cryotherapy
• Mole Removal
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Mole Check
• Skin Cancer
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Benign skin lesions
• Rashes
• Drug reactions
• Contact Dermatitis
• Bullous Pemphigoid
• Cysts
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Moles
• Rosacea
Dr Chave qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1994. He then undertook medical placements in Doncaster, Exeter and Queensland, Australia whilst working towards becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, and subsequently FRCP). Following this, he specialised in Dermatology and completed specialist training in Cardiff and Leicester. He then sub-specialised as a dermatological surgeon dealing with the diagnosis and management of more complex skin cancer.
He was first appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist in 2004 in Truro, Cornwall. He then relocated to Plymouth in 2007. He worked as the Service Line Director for Dermatology at Derriford Hospital between 2008 and 2014, and has been the lead clinician for skin cancr and chair of the skin cancer MDT. He remains a substantive NHS consultant at Derriford hospital, and also has a busy private practice at the Plymouth Nuffield.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Skin cancer treatment - non-surgical and surgical
• Skin Surgery, including complex closures (skin flaps and grafts)
• Cosmetic removal of skin lesions
• Patch testing
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
• Skin Biopsies
• Cautery
• Cryotherapy
• Mole Removal
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Mole Check
• Skin Cancer
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Benign skin lesions
• Rashes
• Drug reactions
• Contact Dermatitis
• Bullous Pemphigoid
• Cysts
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Moles
• Rosacea
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Toby Chave
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dermatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology consultation | 99203 | 3,009 |
| Full-body mole mapping | 96904 | 2,733 |
| Biopsy (skin) | 11102 | 632 |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 17000 | 2,291 |
| Mohs surgery | 17311 | 473 |
| Laser hair removal | 17999 | 1,541 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 190.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 95.00 EUR |
| Biopsy (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 570.00 EUR |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 90 min | in_clinic | 475.00 EUR |
| Mohs surgery | 30 min | in_clinic | 665.00 EUR |
| Laser hair removal | 30 min | in_clinic | 285.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4419/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32818467 · cited by 120
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European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
DOI: 10.4797/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39969293 · cited by 194
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5954/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39410366 · cited by 164
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European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
DOI: 10.3243/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35698666 · cited by 62
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · since 2012
- International Society of Dermatology — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
- Awareness When should you see a dermatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.toby.chave@euroclinics.example
