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Dr Christopher Bower

Dermatology Exeter

Dr Christopher Bower

4 years of experience

12,326+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Christopher Bower at a glance

Dr Christopher Bower is a Dermatology practitioner based in Exeter, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Exeter, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Bower specialises in surgical and non-surgical treatment of skin cancer. He is a Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust Hospital, where he is the clinical lead.
Dr. Bower graduated from Edinburgh University (MB ChB) with additional BSc (Hons) in pharmacology. He spent time training in both medicine and surgery at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, and the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane. He completed dermatology training at the Bristol Dermatology Centre before taking up the post of Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust Hospital in October 2001.
Dr Bower has sub-specialty interests in skin cancer and skin surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery. He performs up to 1000 skin surgery procedures per year. Ongoing data collection shows high level of skin lesion diagnostic accuracy and successful skin cancer surgery outcomes. His general dermatology practice focuses on effective communication of diagnosis and management.
Dr. Bower is committed to education and was previously Director for the Devon and Cornwall Dermatology training programme. He is an Honorary Lecturer at the Peninsula Medical School with whom he has numerous additional roles.
National roles include membership of the Dermatology Specialist Advisory Committee, UK lead for Dermatology specialty trainee recruitment and member of the British Society of Dermatological Surgery executive committee.
Medical education is a key interest, and Dr Bower is co-organiser of the annual Dermatology Specialty Certificate Examination revision course, having previously co-organised the annual UK Dermatology Clinical Assistants Meeting for 8 years. He has given over 200 regional, national and international lectures, and has been made an honorary lifetime member of the Primary Care Dermatology Society. He is a facilitator for training in advanced communication for medical practitioners at University of Exeter Medical School.
Dr. Bower is a Fellow at the Royal College of Physicians, and a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, British Society of Dermatological Surgeons, European Academy of Dermatology and venereology, and American Academy of Dermatology. He is an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Primary Care Dermatology Society. He lectures and teaches nationally and internationally, principally in the area of skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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

— Dr Christopher Bower

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Exeter (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Exeter (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-344972 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-4BF715FD · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,985
Full-body mole mapping 96904 717
Biopsy (skin) 11102 608
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 67
Mohs surgery 17311 977
Laser hair removal 17999 1,981

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 855.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 30 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 90 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 90 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher Bower
HEADSHOT
Christopher Bower in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher Bower with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher Bower at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Christopher Bower

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Christopher Bower, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.5512/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31678166 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Christopher Bower, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.5906/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34127783 · cited by 82
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Christopher Bower, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.5726/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38613535 · cited by 164
  4. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Christopher Bower, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.7493/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32708416 · cited by 62

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2023
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology 2026-03-08 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology? 2026-01-16 · 10 min read

For international patients

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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 Christopher Bower's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Christopher Bower 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.

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