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Prof. Girish Patel

Dermatology Cardiff

Prof. Girish Patel

15 years of experience

10,213+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Girish Patel at a glance

Prof. Girish Patel is a Dermatology practitioner based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona 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 Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cardiff, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Prof. Girish Patel, MB BS, MD, FRCP(UK), is Consultant
Dermatologist at the Welsh Institute of Dermatology, University Hospital of
Wales and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University. He trained in
dermatology at the St. Johns Institute of Dermatology (London), Welsh Institute
of Dermatology (Cardiff) and National Cancer Institute (NIH, USA). He is
recipient of a number of awards, including the Geoffrey Dowling Fellowship
(2004), the most prestigious fellowship awarded by the British Association of
Dermatologists; Post-Doctoral Visiting Fellows Research Fellowship (2004),
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health; NIH Merit Award
(2006), National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health; NISCHR
Clinical Research Fellowship (2012). He was Dermatology Clinical Lead and Skin
Cancer Lead in Hywel Dda University Health Board. In 2016, he returned to the
Welsh Institute of Dermatology as a substantive Consultant Dermatologist.
I am a specialist in general dermatology, with both clinical
and scientific interest in skin cancer. I have extensive knowledge in the
management of skin lesions, including those that are cancers. Each year I see
over 1,000 new patients with skin problems, and regularly deal with things that
are a tad bothersome as well as those that are life-threatening
As well as being a consultant dermatologist, I am a
Professor and head of the skin cancer research programme in Cardiff University.

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

— Prof. Girish Patel

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-605814 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-8C16F393 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 1,012
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,208
Biopsy (skin) 11102 557
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 2,590
Mohs surgery 17311 1,452
Laser hair removal 17999 1,904

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) 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 90 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 30 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 30 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Girish Patel
HEADSHOT
Girish Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Girish Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Girish Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Girish Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Girish Patel, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.3261/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34484233 · cited by 189
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Girish Patel, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.2966/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31946021 · cited by 47
  3. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Girish Patel, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.8663/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34834952 · cited by 121

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Cardiff · 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

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.girish.patel@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Prof. Girish Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Girish Patel 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

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  • What does Girish Patel specialise in?

    Girish Patel specialises in Dermatology in Cardiff, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Girish Patel treat?

    Girish Patel treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Girish Patel practise?

    Girish Patel practises in Cardiff, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Girish Patel speak?

    Girish Patel speaks English.

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