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Dr Richard Turner
Dermatology · Headington, Oxford
👤 5 years of experience
9,091+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Richard Turner is a Consultant Dermatologist and dermatological surgeon with a special interest in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, with particular skill in complex skin surgery, Moh's surgery and mole/melanoma assessment and treatment. The majority of his work is cancer-related with frequent collaborations with plastic surgery and oncology, ensuring excised lesions are sent for timely histology and allowing oncology input for further treatment and plastic surgery if further reconstruction is required. His routine practice is at the Churchill treating around 9000 patients per year under his care and operates on about 1000 of them (100 of which are Mohs cases).
Dr. Turner achieved his primary medical qualification (MB BCh) at the University of Wales College of Medicine in 1989. He is now the Chairman of the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and Clinical Director of Specialist Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust. Dr. Turner also supports the general dermatology service with a particular interest in male genital disease.
Dr. Turner also holds various other positions including:
Member of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Member of the Melanoma Study Group
Dr. Turner has expertise in the following areas:
Anti Fungal Therapy
Cautery
Cryotherapy
Cyst Excision
Dermoscopy
Electrodesiccation & Curettage
Excision Of Skin Lesion
Mole Check
Mole Mapping
Mole Removal
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Skin Biopsies
Skin Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Surgery
Acne
Aged And Sundamaged Skin
Cysts
Fungal Infection
Melanoma
Minor Skin Surgery
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Skin Cancer
Skin Tags
Verruca
Warts (Viral)
Dr. Turner achieved his primary medical qualification (MB BCh) at the University of Wales College of Medicine in 1989. He is now the Chairman of the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and Clinical Director of Specialist Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust. Dr. Turner also supports the general dermatology service with a particular interest in male genital disease.
Dr. Turner also holds various other positions including:
Member of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Member of the Melanoma Study Group
Dr. Turner has expertise in the following areas:
Anti Fungal Therapy
Cautery
Cryotherapy
Cyst Excision
Dermoscopy
Electrodesiccation & Curettage
Excision Of Skin Lesion
Mole Check
Mole Mapping
Mole Removal
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Skin Biopsies
Skin Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Surgery
Acne
Aged And Sundamaged Skin
Cysts
Fungal Infection
Melanoma
Minor Skin Surgery
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Skin Cancer
Skin Tags
Verruca
Warts (Viral)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Turner
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Dermatology
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dermatology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology consultation | 99203 | 400 |
| Full-body mole mapping | 96904 | 1,372 |
| Biopsy (skin) | 11102 | 1,921 |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 17000 | 2,602 |
| Mohs surgery | 17311 | 2,624 |
| Laser hair removal | 17999 | 2,420 |
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 | 285.00 EUR |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 120 min | in_clinic | 760.00 EUR |
| Mohs surgery | 60 min | in_clinic | 190.00 EUR |
| Laser hair removal | 60 min | in_clinic | 570.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
DOI: 10.8984/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33100195 · cited by 81
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Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
DOI: 10.9260/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37302162 · cited by 163
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Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
DOI: 10.5295/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34511771 · cited by 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
DOI: 10.6314/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33503746 · cited by 31
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Headington, Oxford · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Headington, Oxford · 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 2022
- International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
- Awareness When should you see a dermatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.richard.turner.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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125 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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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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