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Dr Kara Heelan
👤 15 years of experience
6,879+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Kara Heelan, Consultant Dermatologist, currently works within London at several private hospitals. She is highly specialised in the treatment of all aspects of dermatology including skin cancer as well as complex medical dermatology. She has a specific interest in drug reactions and autoimmune bullous dermatoses. General dermatology is also her forte including skin conditions, acne, rosacea, benign skin lesions, and inflammatory skin rashes.
Dr Heelan began her medical education at University College Dublin where she graduated in medicine with honours. She then went on to do her Higher Speciality Training in Dermatology in Ireland, where she won several prizes for her research. She won the highly coveted inaugural Sean O'Loughlin memorial gold medal for placing first on her national dermatology exam. She further developed her knowledge by undertaking the Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship at the University of Toronto, and a further fellowship at University College London Hospital focusing on skin cancer and dermatological surgery. During her training, she also undertook a research degree examining autoimmune bullous dermatoses, which resulted in her being awarded an MD from University College Cork.
Dr Heelan is an active researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and several invites to present her findings at conferences around the world. She is also a member of the National Cancer Research Institute Skin Group and assists in developing guidelines within the British Association of Dermatologists guideline group for bullous pemphigoid.
Dr Heelan began her medical education at University College Dublin where she graduated in medicine with honours. She then went on to do her Higher Speciality Training in Dermatology in Ireland, where she won several prizes for her research. She won the highly coveted inaugural Sean O'Loughlin memorial gold medal for placing first on her national dermatology exam. She further developed her knowledge by undertaking the Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship at the University of Toronto, and a further fellowship at University College London Hospital focusing on skin cancer and dermatological surgery. During her training, she also undertook a research degree examining autoimmune bullous dermatoses, which resulted in her being awarded an MD from University College Cork.
Dr Heelan is an active researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and several invites to present her findings at conferences around the world. She is also a member of the National Cancer Research Institute Skin Group and assists in developing guidelines within the British Association of Dermatologists guideline group for bullous pemphigoid.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Kara Heelan
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dermatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology consultation | 99203 | 1,393 |
| Full-body mole mapping | 96904 | 2,325 |
| Biopsy (skin) | 11102 | 568 |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 17000 | 2,971 |
| Mohs surgery | 17311 | 2,801 |
| Laser hair removal | 17999 | 2,461 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 855.00 EUR |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 120 min | in_clinic | 190.00 EUR |
| Mohs surgery | 60 min | in_clinic | 760.00 EUR |
| Laser hair removal | 60 min | in_clinic | 380.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6686/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31976316 · cited by 112
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European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
DOI: 10.6121/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36105187 · cited by 10
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1577/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32016993 · cited by 76
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
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.kara.heelan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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52 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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