Dr Bryan McDonald
Adult and Paediatric
Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Bryan McDonald MB BCh FRCP is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist with a broad and patient-centred approach to skin health. He obtained his medical degree from Queen’s University, Belfast, and initially trained as a General Practitioner, achieving Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners before becoming a GP Partner. During his time in general practice, he developed a strong interest in dermatology and undertook further study, which led him to move to London to undertake higher specialist training and transition into dermatology full time.

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As an adult and paediatric consultant dermatologist, who sees both adults and children, Dr Bryan McDonald is committed to providing holistic and comprehensive care across all aspects of dermatology. He has particular expertise in and has undertaken further training in several areas of dermatology. He is a specialist in male genital dermatology, having undertaken further specialist training, leading two multidisciplinary specialist male genital teaching clinics and has been President of the British Society for the study of Penoscrotal dermatology. He has also developed specialist skill in managing complex acne and hidradenitis suppurativa. To develop his skills, he undertook international training and then set up a specialist (tertiary) clinic.

 

He has also worked as part of a complex medical dermatology multidisciplinary team, using his skills to manage and treat people with eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. He has also undertaken further training in the causes and management of alopecia (hair loss). In addition to managing skin problems with medications, he offers skin lesion assessment for the early detection of skin cancer and performs a wide range of procedures, including surgical biopsies and excisions, cryotherapy, and steroid injections, ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans for his patients.

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