Dr Saibal Sanyal

In 1996, Dr Sanyal qualified in Medicine from India. He worked and trained in dermatology before coming to the UK for further training. He completed his training in dermatology in the West Midlands deanery working across local hospitals in the region. He is highly experienced having worked across hospitals in India, Nepal and UK since 1999. In the UK he has worked in units based in Milton Keynes, London, Liverpool, Dundee, Edinburgh, Warwick, Coventry and Birmingham. He has a special interest in paediatric dermatology and psychological problems arising from skin disorders . Dr Sanval currently works as a consultant dermatologist at the University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire covering both the hospital of St Cross, Rugby and University hospital, Coventry. He is actively involved in research and has been an investigator in various clinical trials in the UK as a member of the UK Dermatology clinical trials network. Dr Sanval is also passionate about Medical Education and is a keen teacher to medical students, trainees and general practitioners. Clinical Interests · Medical Dermatology ( undiagnosed rashes, skin infections and infestations, acne and rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, lupus , blistering disorders) · Paediatric Dermatology ( currently not consulting at BMI Meriden, Coventry ) · Cosmetic Dermatology ( scars, pigmentary disorders, acne and rosacea, thread veins etc ) · Psychodermatology ( anxiety secondary to skin issues ) · Skin Oncology ( skin cancers and their treatment - non surgical and surgical ) Procedures performed: Skin cancer surgery Mole excision Benign fatty lumps and cyst excision Verruca/ wart treatment Cryotherapy Scar injection Skin biopsy for diagnostic purpose Botulinum toxin A for wrinkle relaxing and excess sweating Dermal fillers for skin rejuvenation Daylight Photodynamic therapy for sun damage Patient care pathway After an initial interest for a skin consult, the patients are initially triaged by a short synopsis of the problem and accompanying photographs to either a virtual clinic or a face to face clinic. After the consultation patients are usually given a possible diagnosis and a letter to drop into the local surgery specifying the diagnosis and suggested management. A formal clinic letter to the patient and their general practitioner follows in due course.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2002–2008
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2008–2012
   Residency · Dermatology

   Universitat de Barcelona

1. 2012-09–2013-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 18 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology

   Dr Saibal Sanyal, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2026

   DOI: 10.7096/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 148

2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across

   Dr Saibal Sanyal, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025

   DOI: 10.3322/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 118

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