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Dr Nemesha Desai

Dermatology London

Dr Nemesha Desai

12 years of experience

10,784+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nemesha Desai at a glance

Dr Nemesha Desai is a Dermatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ 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, 2010). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nemesha Desai is a Consultant Dermatologist at the St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Trust in addition to establishing and running a large tertiary clinic for patients with complex acne and hidradenitis at Guy's Hospital. Her interests include general and medical dermatology, acne, eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis, skin cancer, moles and medical education.
Dr Desai completed her medical training with honours at King's College London, speciality training in dermatology in London with sub-speciality experience in medical dermatology at the University of Miami and postgraduate training in medical education at the University of London. She was awarded CCT dermatology in Nov 2009.
Dr Desai is a clinical lecturer at King's College London, lead for GP education at St. John's Institute of Dermatology and BAD (British Association of Dermatologists) education subcommittee representative for GP education. Her clinical service works closely with the department of genetics and molecular medicine at King's College London assessing genetic factors in hidradenitis. She is also part of a European panel developing clinical guidelines in this area.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Skin Cancer Screening

Skin Cancer Surgery

Mole Check

Mole Removal

General dermatology
Medical dermatology
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Hidradenitis
Skin cancer
Moles

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

— Dr Nemesha Desai

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-458475 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-F5056023 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 1,686
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,098
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,487
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 868
Mohs surgery 17311 2,966
Laser hair removal 17999 170

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 570.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 90 min in_clinic 475.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 30 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 30 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nemesha Desai
HEADSHOT
Nemesha Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nemesha Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Nemesha Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Nemesha Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Nemesha Desai, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.8287/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39411913 · cited by 103
  2. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nemesha Desai, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.8452/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34865216 · cited by 45
  3. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Nemesha Desai, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.4035/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30400333 · cited by 59
  4. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nemesha Desai, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2022
    DOI: 10.5173/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31490944 · cited by 153

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

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2015
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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 Nemesha Desai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nemesha Desai 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 Nemesha Desai specialise in?

    Nemesha Desai specialises in Dermatology in London, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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