Dermatology

• Speciality: dermatology.
• Sub-speciality: dermatological surgery, paediatric dermatology, skin cancer, allergy.
• Special clinical interests: paediatric dermatology, allergic skin disorders including drug reactions, skin cancer screening and treatment, tropical dermatology.
• Research interests: Vitiligo, drug allergy, skin problems in children.
• Current NHS and/or university posts: Heart of England Foundation Trust (Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals).
• Year of first medical qualification: 1991.
• Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:  Royal College of Physicians of London British Association of Dermatologists American Academy of Dermatology British Medical Association Midlands Dermatology Society.

Dr Bhat completed his postgraduate training towards the MRCP at various centres in the UK and subsequently trained in Dermatology in the West Midlands.

Dr Bhat received his specialist accreditation in 2005 and has been a consultant dermatologist in Birmingham since. He has provided a specialist dermatology service on the NHS to the people of north Birmingham through Good Hope Hospital until April 2008 and now through community clinics in the same region successfully bringing this very care closer to patient’s homes.

He has moved back to Good Hope Hospital as the Clinical Lead in April 2009 to establish a new and dynamic department of Dermatology there. Dr Bhat’s practice philosophy is to deliver the highest quality of accessible care at all times.

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Dr Bhat is married to a doctor who is a local GP trainee and has two lovely young children with whom he spends most of his spare time.

He is a keen motoring and motorsport fan and is a member of the Porsche Club of Great Britain. He also enjoys travelling, yoga and film.

Phone
0121 580 7151

Email
aybhatuk@yahoo.com

Phone, private secretary
0121 424 7322

Email, private secretary
angela.wallis@heartofengland.nhs.uk

• Specialities: dermatology, skin cancer, inflammatory skin disease, dermatological surgery, allergy.
• Special clinical interests: cosmetic dermatology, hair and scalp disorders, photodermatoses.
• Research Interests: skin cancer, hair disorders, acne.
• Current NHS and/or University posts: consultant Dermatologist, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital.
• Year of first Medical Qualification: 2000.
• Current membership(s) of professional national and reginal bodies: Royal College of Physicians, British Association of Dermatologists, British Society of Dermatological Surgery, British Photodermatology Group, British Cosmetic Dermatology Group, Royal Society of Medicine, British Hair and Nail Group.

Having completed her undergraduate training at the University of Nottingham, Dr Kaur returned to the West Midlands to complete her general medical training at University Hospitals Birmingham where she successfully obtained membership of the Royal College of Physicians, London in 2003.

Since then Dr Kaur has exclusively trained in Dermatology. During her training she regularly presented papers at local, regional and international meetings and won several regional and national prizes for her efforts; most recently on helping investigating the cause of sofa dermatitis. Dr Kaur has contributed to the field of knowledge by authoring more than 10 peer-reviewed publications, and has also authored a book chapter.

She has also recently qualified as a teacher in medical education at the University of Wolverhampton and regularly delivers teaching for medical students, allied medical professionals and local GP’s in her area. She is also an invited lecturer on a national dermatology training course.

After obtaining specialist accreditation in Dermatology in 2008, Dr Kaur worked as an honorary and locum consultant at the world famous ‘St Johns Institute of Dermatology’ in London specialising in hair disease and photodermatology. In April 2009 Dr Kaur commenced a full time Consultant Dermatologist post at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust helping provide comprehensive dermatology services across the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites.

Dr Kaur is a keen sportswoman and enjoys a wide variety of sports including skiing, running, circuit training and badminton. Her other hobbies include cooking, fine dining, golf and photography.

Phone
0121 580 7151

Personal email
manjitkaur77@hotmail.com

• Speciality: dermatology.
• Sub-speciality: dermatological, skin surgery, skin cancer and mole assessment, inflammatory skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis and acne), lasers, hair and nail disease.
• Special clinical interests: Mohs, micrographic skin surgery.
• Current NHS and /or university posts: Heart of England NHS Trust, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.
• Year of first medical qualification: 2006.
• Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies: BMedSci (Hons) University of London, 2002, Bachelor of Medical Science MBBS University of London, 2003, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, London, 2006, Postgraduate Medical Diploma, FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, 2016, Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London.

My general medical degree was from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Medical School, where I obtained a distinction in pathology. I was also awarded the Treasurer’s Prize for the best performance in my intercalated BMedSci degree, where I achieved first class honours.

After completing my general medical training in London and the West Midlands, I began my general dermatology training at the nationally recognised Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Following this, I undertook a fellowship to specialise further in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, dermatological surgery and lasers at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

This was consolidated further by working as a consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon at the world renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. I have since been working as a consultant at the Heart of England NHS Trust, based at Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals. I am the skin cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) lead for the trust, ensuring patient receive the best treatment. I am a member of the West Midlands Skin Cancer Expert Advisory Group.

My extensive training across the country has given me a broad range of expertise within general dermatology, Mohs and skin surgery and cosmetic treatments. Mohs surgery is a highly specialised form of skin cancer surgery with the highest success rates. As well as experience in inflammatory skin diseases, I specialise in all aspects of laser therapy, skin lesions and mole assessments and skin rejuvenation procedures (botox and fillers).

Furthermore, I have been selected for travel fellowships and have attended several courses and meetings across Europe and the USA, many of which I have presented at. I am also a reviewer for dermatological journals. I have been actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, having regularly been selected to be a member of the teaching faculty at the national dermatology skin surgery annual course run by the British Society for Dermatological Surgery (BSDS).

Providing the utmost patient care is of paramount importance for me, which I deliver through my communication and clinical skills to ensure patients are fully informed and receive the best clinical outcome.

• Speciality: Dermatology
• Sub Speciality: Skin cancers, Lumps and bumps in and under the skin, Inflammatory skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, acne and other rashes), Pigment disturbances, Hair loss, Sweating of the armpits (hyperhidrosis)
• Special clinical interests: Skin lumps/bumps (harmless or suspected cancer) and complex skin surgery, skin ageing
• Current NHS and /or university posts: N/A
• Year of first medical Qualification: 2005
• Current membership(s) of Professional, national and Regional bodies: BSDS (British Society of Dermatological Surgery) subgroup of British Association of Dermatologists

Since 2011, Dr Leitner has been working in dermatology in NHS hospitals around Manchester, in Cambridge and the West Midlands and as consultant dermatologist in Wales and the Midlands, Worcester (from 2017). Dr Leitner has always been motivated to support teaching and training of junior health professionals in the NHS. She focussed solely on Health Education during a one year fellowship. During this year and throughout her dermatology specialist training, Dr Leitner contributed to research studies and presented at scientific conferences. Early in training it became clear that her main interest was in dermatological surgery and skin cancer whilst she also enjoyed maintaining her knowledge in inflammatory skin conditions.

Dr Leitner was successful with securing a fellowship in dermatological surgery, skin cancer and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. During this year she also worked with various lasers treating vascular lesions and excessive hair growth. Subsequently, she became skin cancer multidisciplinary team lead at the Worcestershire NHS Hospitals Trust. Whilst working in general dermatology and skin cancer services, she has always been driven to cover the entire scope of dermatology including aesthetic dermatology and skin ageing.

Dr Leitner pursued a Masters in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Manchester (2016-2019). Dr Leitner sees adults for inflammatory skin conditions (Acne, psoriasis, eczema and other rashes), alopecia, pigment disturbances and excessive sweating and for mole checks, suspected skin cancers or other lumps and bumps on or under the skin that may require surgical intervention.

Speciality: Dermatology

GMC registration 6034519

Year of first medical Qualification 1996

Current NHS Post Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.