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Dr Alena Salim

Dermatology Birmingham

Dr Alena Salim

8 years of experience

6,079+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alena Salim at a glance

Dr Alena Salim is a Dermatology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I started work as a Consultant Dermatologist in 2004. I am a general dermatologist seeing patients with a wide range of skin conditions including skin cancer, inflammatory skin conditions (eg eczema, psoriasis, acne), mole review and removal and hair loss to name a few. I hold a private dermatology clinic at Spire Parkway Hospital, Solihull.

My special interests include skin disorders affecting the female genital area (vulva) and HIV related skin problems.






Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsIntralesional steroid injection for keloid scars

Botox injections for axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating)
Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Blistering disorders

Vulval/Genital skin disease

Hair disorders

Skin cancer diagnosis

Mole review and removal

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

— Dr Alena Salim

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Birmingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-237838 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-AD39C66D · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 854
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,970
Biopsy (skin) 11102 2,999
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 708
Mohs surgery 17311 1,886
Laser hair removal 17999 1,466

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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) 120 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 30 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 90 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 90 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alena Salim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alena Salim with the team
WITH TEAM
Alena Salim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 148s
Meet Alena Salim

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Alena Salim, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.3519/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36649134 · cited by 15
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Alena Salim, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.1082/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31286285 · cited by 77

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Birmingham · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Birmingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2019
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.alena.salim.1@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Alena Salim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alena Salim treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr Alena Salim is one of 825 dermatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse dermatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Birmingham matters

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  • What does Alena Salim specialise in?

    Alena Salim specialises in Dermatology in Birmingham, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Alena Salim treat?

    Alena Salim treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alena Salim practise?

    Alena Salim practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Alena Salim speak?

    Alena Salim speaks English.

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