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Professor Sean Whittaker

Dermatology London

Professor Sean Whittaker

15 years of experience

2,013+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Sean Whittaker at a glance

Professor Sean Whittaker is a Dermatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 45+ 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, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Sean Whittaker is a Consultant Dermatologist at The Wellington Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He specialises in skin cancers including melanoma and cutaneous lymphomas.

Professor Whittaker graduated from the Manchester Medical School in 1981, before completing his specialist training in London. In 1994 he achieved his postgraduate (MD) doctorate and was made a Fellow of the London Royal College of Physicians in 1995. He worked at a Consultant Dermatologist at Royal Free Hospital for a number of years, before taking up his current posts.

In addition to his clinical work, Professor Whittaker is Professor of Cutaneous Oncology in the School of Basic and Medical Biosciences  at King's College London, Medical Director for the NHSE South East Genomic Medicine Service and Laboratory Hub and Co-Director for the KHP South East London Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Previous posts include Clinical Director for Specialist Ambulatory Services and Specialist National CRG commissioning lead for Dermatology and Skin cancer. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in clinical and translational research in primary cutaneous lymphomas.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Skin Cancer Screening

Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin Cancer

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

— Professor Sean Whittaker

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-429718 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-DE55CAE2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,629
Full-body mole mapping 96904 577
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,788
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 2,439
Mohs surgery 17311 2,893
Laser hair removal 17999 2,001

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 475.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 120 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 60 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 60 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sean Whittaker
HEADSHOT
Sean Whittaker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sean Whittaker with the team
WITH TEAM
Sean Whittaker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Sean Whittaker

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Sean Whittaker, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.6819/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34909530 · cited by 148
  2. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sean Whittaker, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.9524/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30732062 · cited by 22
  3. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Sean Whittaker, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.9166/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33215235 · cited by 8

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 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 2026-03-09 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology? 2026-01-11 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.sean.whittaker@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Professor Sean Whittaker's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Sean Whittaker 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

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  • What does Sean Whittaker specialise in?

    Sean Whittaker specialises in Dermatology in London, GB. 45 years of clinical experience.

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    Sean Whittaker speaks English.

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