5 anos de experiência·★★★★★5.0(18 avaliações verificadas)
6,242+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr Michael Edward Farrugia at a glance
Dr Michael Edward Farrugia is a Dermatologia practitioner based in Edinburgh, Reino Unido, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ 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, 2017). Serves patients in Edinburgh, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
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Dr Michael Farrugia is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist based in Edinburgh, offering specialist dermatology care at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, and Lauriston Building within NHS Lothian.
After graduating from the University of Malta in 2012, Dr Farrugia completed his foundation medical training in Oxford before moving to Edinburgh, where he undertook specialist dermatology training between 2016 and 2020.
Dr Farrugia provides expert diagnosis and treatment across the full spectrum of adult and paediatric dermatology. His clinical practice includes the management of skin cancer, with specialist expertise in dermatoscopy assessment and surgical treatment of malignant and pre-malignant lesions. He also treats severe eczema and psoriasis, including patients requiring advanced systemic therapies such as oral immunosuppressants and biologic treatments.
He has extensive experience in the treatment of acne in adolescents and adults, including the use of isotretinoin where appropriate, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory skin disorders such as cutaneous lupus, lichen planus, chronic urticaria, and hidradenitis suppurativa. In addition, he provides paediatric dermatology care for children with eczema, rashes, birthmarks, and skin growths.
Within his private practice, Dr Farrugia also assesses and treats a wide range of benign skin lesions including seborrhoeic keratoses, sebaceous cysts, skin tags, and benign moles. He performs comprehensive full-body mole checks using dermatoscopy, helping with the early detection of skin cancer and providing reassurance for patients concerned about changing moles.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Farrugia has a strong commitment to education and training. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Education and is actively involved in teaching medical students, mentoring dermatology trainees, supporting pharmacist prescribers and advanced nurse practitioners working within dermatology teams, and preparing junior doctors for dermatology specialty interviews.
Dr Farrugia is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and a member of the British Association of Dermatologists together with several specialist dermatology interest groups. He has presented research at both national and international conferences and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and dermatology textbook chapters.
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr Michael Edward Farrugia's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Michael Edward Farrugia treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.
Dermatologia
Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.
Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Edinburgh 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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What does Michael Edward Farrugia specialise in?
Michael Edward Farrugia specialises in Dermatologia in Edinburgh, GB. 14 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Michael Edward Farrugia treat?
Michael Edward Farrugia treats conditions within Dermatologia. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Michael Edward Farrugia practise?
Michael Edward Farrugia practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Michael Edward Farrugia speak?
Michael Edward Farrugia speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with Michael Edward Farrugia?
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What do patients say about Michael Edward Farrugia?
Michael Edward Farrugia has a verified rating of 5/5 from 18 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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