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Dr John Lear

Dermatology Cheadle

Dr John Lear

15 years of experience

3,634+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Lear at a glance

Dr John Lear is a Dermatology practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr John Thomas Lear is a Consultant Dermatologist who qualified in 1991 from Leicester University, Dr Lear underwent general medical training in the Midlands, following which he undertook his dermatological training in the Midlands and the South West as a senior registrar before taking up his present consultant post in August 2010. Lear works at The Alexandra Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Hope Hospital.
Lear's clinical interests include Moles, regular mole checks, mole mapping, Skin lesions, Warts, Lumps and Bumps, lipomas, cysts, Skin cancer including surgical and non-surgical treatments, Photodynamic therapy for precancerous lesions and superficial skin cancers, Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and all rashes, Hair loss, Itching, all aspects of general dermatology, teaching and training and paediatric dermatology.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsHair, skin and nail, disorders of
Psoriasis;
Dermatological surgery
Paediatric dermatology
Photodynamic therapy
Acne
Moles
Skin conditions
Pigmented skin lesions
Skin blistering
Cancer diagnosis
Skin
Eczema
Cryotherapy
Dermatitis;
Skin tumours / cancer / oncology
Children (0-6 years of age)
Children (7-11 years of age)
Soft tissue tumours


Moles, regular mole checks, mole mapping
Skin lesions, Warts, Lumps and Bumps, lipomas, cysts
Skin cancer including surgical and non-surgical treatments
Photodynamic therapy for precancerous lesions and superficial skin cancers
Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and all rashes
Hair loss
Itching
All aspects of general dermatology
Teaching and training
Paediatric dermatology

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

— Dr John Lear

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-140452 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-600DD939 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 180
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,968
Biopsy (skin) 11102 381
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 1,006
Mohs surgery 17311 1,580
Laser hair removal 17999 2,880

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) 30 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 120 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 60 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Lear
HEADSHOT
John Lear in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Lear with the team
WITH TEAM
John Lear at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet John Lear

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    John Lear, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.3170/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35756746 · cited by 61
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    John Lear, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.1025/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30147877 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Cheadle · 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.john.lear.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 John Lear's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Lear 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 Cheadle matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cheadle carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does John Lear specialise in?

    John Lear specialises in Dermatology in Cheadle, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Lear treat?

    John Lear treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Lear practise?

    John Lear practises in Cheadle, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does John Lear speak?

    John Lear speaks English.

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