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Dr Sonal Shankar

Dermatology Kent

Dr Sonal Shankar

5 years of experience

9,067+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sonal Shankar at a glance

Dr Sonal Shankar is a Dermatology practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sonal Shankar is a UK qualified Consultant Dermatologist. They undertook dermatology training at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Shankar was appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist at Medway NHS Foundation Trust in 2006 and held an Honorary Dermatology Consultant post at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Shankar qualified in 1995 from the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. They are a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London.

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

— Dr Sonal Shankar

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Dermatology
    Universitat de València, Kent (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-817348 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-EB8932CC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 1,593
Full-body mole mapping 96904 469
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,144
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 667
Mohs surgery 17311 233
Laser hair removal 17999 501

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 760.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 30 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 90 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 90 min in_clinic 475.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sonal Shankar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sonal Shankar with the team
WITH TEAM
Sonal Shankar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Sonal Shankar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Sonal Shankar, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.4619/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35778334 · cited by 48
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across GB
    Sonal Shankar, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.7013/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37514285 · cited by 34

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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.sonal.shankar.1@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

Dr Sonal Shankar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Sonal Shankar 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

Why local healthcare in Kent matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Kent carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Sonal Shankar specialise in?

    Sonal Shankar specialises in Dermatology in Kent, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sonal Shankar treat?

    Sonal Shankar treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sonal Shankar practise?

    Sonal Shankar practises in Kent, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sonal Shankar speak?

    Sonal Shankar speaks English.

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