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Dr Toby Chave

Dermatology Truro

Dr Toby Chave

15 years of experience

10,542+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Toby Chave at a glance

Dr Toby Chave is a Dermatology practitioner based in Truro, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ 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, 2007). Serves patients in Truro, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Toby Chave is a Consultant Dermatologist practicing at Plymouth Nuffield Hospital. His specialties include skin cancer, benign skin lesions, dermoscopy and skin surgery, as well as inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Dr Chave qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1994. He then undertook medical placements in Doncaster, Exeter and Queensland, Australia whilst working towards  becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, and subsequently FRCP). Following this, he specialised in Dermatology and completed specialist training in Cardiff and Leicester. He then sub-specialised as a dermatological surgeon dealing with the diagnosis and management of more complex skin cancer.

He was first appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist in 2004 in Truro, Cornwall. He then relocated to Plymouth in 2007. He worked as the Service Line Director for Dermatology at Derriford Hospital between 2008 and 2014, and has been the lead clinician for skin cancr and chair of the skin cancer MDT. He remains a substantive NHS consultant at Derriford hospital, and also has a busy private practice at the Plymouth Nuffield.




Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Skin cancer treatment - non-surgical and surgical

Skin Surgery, including complex closures (skin flaps and grafts)

Cosmetic removal of skin lesions

Patch testing

Photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Skin Biopsies

Cautery

Cryotherapy

Mole Removal

Skin Cancer Screening

Mole Check

Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Melanoma

Acne

Psoriasis

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Benign skin lesions

Rashes

Drug reactions

Contact Dermatitis

Bullous Pemphigoid

Cysts

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Moles

Rosacea

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

— Dr Toby Chave

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Truro (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
    UAB Barcelona, Truro (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-341537 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-43596F0D · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 3,009
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,733
Biopsy (skin) 11102 632
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 2,291
Mohs surgery 17311 473
Laser hair removal 17999 1,541

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

Toby Chave
HEADSHOT
Toby Chave in consultation
IN OFFICE
Toby Chave with the team
WITH TEAM
Toby Chave at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 97s
Meet Toby Chave

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Toby Chave, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.4419/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32818467 · cited by 120
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Toby Chave, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.4797/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39969293 · cited by 194
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Toby Chave, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.5954/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39410366 · cited by 164
  4. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Toby Chave, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2022
    DOI: 10.3243/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35698666 · cited by 62

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Truro · 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
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.toby.chave@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 Toby Chave's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Toby Chave 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 Truro matters

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  • What does Toby Chave specialise in?

    Toby Chave specialises in Dermatology in Truro, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Toby Chave treat?

    Toby Chave treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Toby Chave practise?

    Toby Chave practises in Truro, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Toby Chave speak?

    Toby Chave speaks English.

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