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Dr James Halpern

Dermatology Sutton Coldfield

Dr James Halpern

4 years of experience

8,552+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr James Halpern at a glance

Dr James Halpern is a Dermatology practitioner based in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid 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 Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr James Halpern is a Consultant Dermatologist specialising in general adult and paediatric dermatology. He is the Clinical Director and lead consultant in Dermatology at Walsall and Wolverhampton Hospitals.

Dr Halpern has 10 years of experience of working in Dermatology in both the NHS and the private sector. He runs general and specialist clinics, looking after both adults and children. He treats conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo. Dr Halpern is also past skin cancer lead for Walsall and he is fully qualified in the diagnosis and management of skin cancers. His surgery is audited every year and he has a complete excision rate for skin cancers of over 99%.

Dr Halpern has a special interest in research and he has written two award-winning dermatology books and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Halpern understands the emotional impact of skin disease and he ensures his patients have a good understanding of their condition and the treatment options available before beginning treatment.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Patch test

Skin tag removal

Mole removal


Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Nail and hair disorders

Paediatric Dermatology

Birthmarks

Vitiligo

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

— Dr James Halpern

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sutton Coldfield (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Dermatology
    UAB Barcelona, Sutton Coldfield (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-843668 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-1C60FB1E · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,997
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,505
Biopsy (skin) 11102 796
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 2,359
Mohs surgery 17311 1,397
Laser hair removal 17999 513

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 380.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 475.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Halpern
HEADSHOT
James Halpern in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Halpern with the team
WITH TEAM
James Halpern at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet James Halpern

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Halpern, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.5214/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35323418 · cited by 28
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    James Halpern, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.5048/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36077519 · cited by 190
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Halpern, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.3496/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36505050 · cited by 128

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 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 2026-03-14 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology? 2026-01-01 · 7 min read

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.james.halpern.2@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 James Halpern's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr James Halpern 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 James Halpern specialise in?

    James Halpern specialises in Dermatology in Sutton Coldfield, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James Halpern treat?

    James Halpern treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Halpern practise?

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

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    James Halpern speaks English.

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