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Dr.
Dr William Porter
Dermatology
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- Dermatology consultation
- Full-body mole mapping
- Biopsy (skin)
- Cryotherapy lesion
- +2 more
About Dr William Porter
Dr Porter only sees appointments for children at Cheltenham General Hospital. Dr William Porter was appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist in Gloucestershire in 2001. He qualified in 1992 from St Mary's Hospital, London (BSc 1989, MBBS 1992, MRCP 1996) and undertook dermatology training at St Mary's, Charing Cross and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals, London, under a number of highly respected Dermatologists including Professor Lionel Fry, Professor Chris Bunker and Dr Richard Staughton. He is married to a GP and has two teenage children. He has expertise in all aspects of dermatological disease and his special interests include skin cancer surgery and paediatric dermatology. He was the Lead Clinician (2003-06, 2013-16) Skin Cancer lead clinician (2016-2019) and is currently the Dermatology Surgery and Paediatric Dermatology lead for Gloucestershire. He has been the South West of England Dermatology representative to the British Association of Dermatology executive committee (2016-2019). He is a keen teacher of undergraduates, post graduate doctors, nurses and other NHS staff, and acts a mentor and supervisor to consultant and junior medical colleagues. He has published numerous articles in core dermatological journals, and has conducted research into dermatitis herpetiformis and male genital skin problems. Private clinics are held at the Winfield Hospital, Gloucester and Cirencester Hospital. Private paediatric patients can be seen at Cirencester, Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General hospitals. Clinical Interests: General Dermatology, skin cancer and skin surgery, male genital dermatology.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-110040
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Dermatology
#EB-BC2AB3F2
Renewal due 2029
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Generali Healthcare
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2008–2014
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València (GB)
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2014–2018
Residency · Dermatology
Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
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2018–2019
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Dermatology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology consultation | 99203 |
940 |
| Full-body mole mapping | 96904 |
328 |
| Biopsy (skin) | 11102 |
1,205 |
| Cryotherapy lesion | 17000 |
2,958 |
| Mohs surgery | 17311 |
1,348 |
| Laser hair removal | 17999 |
832 |
Patient reviews
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"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Dermatology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · since 2019
- International Society of Dermatology — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Biopsy (skin)
Cryotherapy lesion
Mohs surgery
Laser hair removal
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 8
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5758/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 109
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European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
DOI: 10.5194/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 71
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Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8694/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 105
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Dermatology · European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Dermatology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr William Porter
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr William Porter is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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