Consultant Dermatologist Dr Shyamal Raichura
MBChB, BSc, PGCClinEd, MRCP (UK) Derm
Dr Shyamal Raichura is a Consultant Dermatologist who sees and treat adults of all skin colour, for all skin conditions including: skin cancer, skin cancer advanced surgery, acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. Dr Raichura has a special interest in detection and treatment of skin cancer. Dr Shyamal Raichura also specialises in cosmetic dermatology, including evidence-based commercial skincare, advanced botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments.
Why See Dr Shyamal Raichura
Dr Shyamal Raichura understands that skin conditions have a significant impact on mood, sleep, work and personal relationships – so he recognises the importance of a compassionate and professional approach.
Conditions and Treatments
Dr Shyamal Raichura is able to see adults for general dermatology across all conditions, including acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. He is able to perform skin checks and skin cancer assessments. Dr Raichura performs minor surgery including steroid injections, cryotherapy, biopsies and excisions of lesions (including skin on head and neck).
Dr Raichura also specialises in cosmetic dermatology, including evidence-based skincare, advanced botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments.
At a Glance
- Adults
- BUPA Platinum Consultant
Schedule
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Accepted Insurers
Dr Raichura accepts most UK private health insurers, excluding AXA PPP/International. Patients with AXA PPP/International will need to be self paying to see Dr RaichruaÂ
Memberships
Dr Shyamal Raichura is registered with the GMC and is on Specialist Register for Dermatology. He is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, British Society of Dermatological Surgery, British Society of Medical Dermatology
Dr Raichura is part of BUPA Open Referral and a Platinum Consultant
Education and Training
Dr Shyamal Raichura is a UK-trained Consultant Dermatologist, who completed his medical training at the University of Bristol and dermatology training in Northern Ireland. After completing his training in dermatology, Dr Raichura worked in the NHS as a Consultant Dermatologist & Skin Cancer Advanced Surgeon (Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust). Dr Raichura led a skin cancer surgery multidisciplinary clinic, triaging patients to tailormade treatment plans. He also organised regular hands-on surgical training sessions for senior registrars.
Dr Shyamal Raichura’s Publications Include:
Dr Shyamal Raichura is widely published and some examples include:
Cornflakes is the cure Ulster Medical Journal 2022 May; 91(2): 117–118
Old drug, new tricks – successful treatment of Hailey-Hailey with thalidomide
Skin biopsy British Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018; 79(5): C78
Dermatology Chapter – Oxford Handbook of Sports Medicine
Rituximab patient information leaflet – British Association of Dermatologists
Poster Presentation: Skin cancer management during COVID-19: Disaster-Recovery Approach – British Association of Dermatologists July 2021
Poster Presentation: Multiple self-healing squamous epithelioma…complicated by tattoo ink? – American Association of Dermatologists – February 2018
Poster Presentation: Silicone gluteal implants…worth the tears? – American Association of Dermatologists – February 2018
Oral Presentation: A case of acrocyanosis associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) – Royal Society of Medicine – February 2016
Dr Shyamal Raichura has been quoted in the press and some examples include:
- Handwashing Video on YouTube for Infection Control Initiative in 2012 – more than 500,000 views and also published in Metro Newspaper 2012 for the same.