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Dr Clare Defty

Dermatology Sutton Coldfield

Dr Clare Defty

8 years of experience

8,505+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Clare Defty at a glance

Dr Clare Defty is a Dermatology practitioner based in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ 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, 2014). Serves patients in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Clare Defty completed undergraduate training at Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' Medical School, London, where she was awarded a medical scholarship. After postgraduate medical training at Barts and The London Hospitals, she joined the West Midlands Higher Specialist Training Programme in Dermatology and received Specialist Accreditation in 2012. During this time she published numerous abstracts and articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presented her research work at national and international academic meetings.

Clare is an experienced dermatologist offering comprehensive assessment and treatment of inflammatory conditions of the skin, hair and nails, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and other rashes. She also has a subspecialty interest in skin cancer risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment. She has been Consultant Lead for Skin Cancer at Walsall Manor Hospitals since 2013 and is an active member of the West Midlands Skin Cancer Expert Advisory Group. She has received advanced training in dermatological surgery and regularly performs complex surgical procedures.

Clare also has a specialist interest in undergraduate teaching, has previously been Speciality Lead for Dermatology at the University of Birmingham and is now Head of Undergradate Academy at Walsall.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Excision of skin lesion

Mole check

Mole removal

Skin cancer screening

Skin cancer surgery

Skin biopsies

Patch test

Botox injections for excessive sweating

Inflammatory skin conditions

Acne

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Impetignised eczema

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Minor skin surgery

Skin cancer

Melanoma

Moles

Urticaria

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

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

— Dr Clare Defty

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Sutton Coldfield (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Dermatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sutton Coldfield (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-926319 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-44D1CACC · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 960
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,300
Biopsy (skin) 11102 673
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 474
Mohs surgery 17311 1,824
Laser hair removal 17999 1,356

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) 90 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Clare Defty in consultation
IN OFFICE
Clare Defty with the team
WITH TEAM
Clare Defty at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Clare Defty

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Clare Defty, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.5875/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33535710 · cited by 137
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Clare Defty, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.8372/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32348379 · cited by 19
  3. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Clare Defty, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.7856/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34427105 · cited by 117

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Sutton Coldfield · 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.clare.defty@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Clare Defty's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Clare Defty 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sutton Coldfield matters

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  • What does Clare Defty specialise in?

    Clare Defty specialises in Dermatology in Sutton Coldfield, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Clare Defty treat?

    Clare Defty treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Clare Defty practise?

    Clare Defty practises in Sutton Coldfield, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Clare Defty speak?

    Clare Defty speaks English.

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