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Dr Karen Watson

Dermatology United Kingdom

Dr Karen Watson

7 years of experience

12,807+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Karen Watson at a glance

Dr Karen Watson is a Dermatology practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ 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, 2015).

About

Dr Karen Watson is a Consultant Dermatologist appointed at Orpington Hospital in 2007, and later as lead clinician in dermatology in 2013 to 2015, leaving the NHS in June 2015. She has also worked at The Rivers since 2009 and at BUPA clinics since 2016.
Dr Watson initially trained as a pharmacist and was appointed as Principal Pharmacist at the St John's Institute of Dermatology at St Thomas' Hospital, London. She later studied medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and upon completion, worked as a junior doctor in general medicine at Guy's and Southampton Hospitals.
Dr Watson became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2001 and a fellow in 2013, training as a Specialist Registrar in Dermatology at King's College Hospital, London in addition to a year at the St John's Institute of Dermatology.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Mole checks
Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer
Skin surgery including removal of skin cancer, moles, skin tags and cysts
General dermatology
Psoriasis
Eczema
Urticaria
Acne
Folliculitis
Acute rashes
Dermatitis
Drug reactions
Hair and scalp problems
Vulval and genital dermatology

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

— Dr Karen Watson

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Dermatology
    UAB Barcelona (GB)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-972741 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-72412804 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,607
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,155
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,206
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 813
Mohs surgery 17311 2,567
Laser hair removal 17999 603

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) 120 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 30 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 90 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 90 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Karen Watson
HEADSHOT
Karen Watson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karen Watson with the team
WITH TEAM
Karen Watson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 62s
Meet Karen Watson

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Karen Watson, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.5748/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32437840 · cited by 22
  2. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Karen Watson, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.8456/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33984402 · cited by 20

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2020
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.karen.marie.therese.watson@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 Karen Watson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Karen Watson 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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  • What does Karen Watson specialise in?

    Karen Watson specialises in Dermatology. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Karen Watson treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • What languages does Karen Watson speak?

    Karen Watson speaks English.

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