An initial consultation with Dr Philip Laws is from £220.
Dr Philip Laws
Consultant Dermatologist
BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP (Derm)
Specialises in
- Inflammatory skin disease
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Dermatological surgery
- Skin cancer
- Acne and general dermatology
Also available for:
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I am a Consultant Dermatologist at Spire Leeds Hospital and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. My clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer and acne.
I qualified from Manchester Medical School in 2004 and subsequently undertook my specialist dermatology training in Salford Royal Hospital, Manchester. During this time I undertook a fellowship in medical education, which included a diploma in medical education. Following this I moved to Toronto, Canada to gain additional training as a fellow in advanced medical dermatology.
Following this, I returned to the UK where I have been working as a consultant since 2014 in Leeds. Within this role I undertake a weekly complex medical dermatology clinic (including connective tissue diseases), skin cancer clinic and psoriasis clinic. In addition, I am the dermatology lead for cutaneous lymphoma.
I have a diverse research interest in inflammatory skin diseases and have a number of active clinical research activities ongoing at present. I am also a keen medical educator and oversee undergraduate dermatology training for the University of Leeds.
General Medical Council Number: 6102217
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Philip Laws at Spire include:
Dermatology
- Acne
- Allergy testing
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Psoriasis
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
Other treatments
- Blistering skin diseases
- Connective tissue diseases (including lupus)
- Inflammatory skin disease including psoriasis and eczema
- Punch and incisional biopsies
- Skin lymphoma
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COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Leeds Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Skin cancer
Inflammatory skin disease
Dermatological surgery
Special clinical interests: I undertake a weekly complex medical dermatology clinic (including connective tissue diseases), skin cancer clinic and psoriasis clinic. In addition, I am the dermatology lead for cutaneous lymphoma.
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc (Hons) / University of York / 1999
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
MBChB / Manchester / 2004
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCP (Derm) / London / 2011
Membership Royal College of Physicians
Professional memberships
Royal College Physicians, London
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Medical Dermatology
Professional leadership
Multidisciplinary Team Lead, Skin Lymphoma Service
Education lead for undergraduate dermatology training, University of Leeds
Current NHS posts
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust.
Personal profile
I grew up in the North East and completed studies in biochemistry in York before moving to Manchester to undertake medical training. I live in Leeds with my wife and two young boys. When I get the chance I enjoy a wide range of sports including cycling, although sadly I don't get out on my bike as often as I would like!
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Leeds: insured patients 0113 218 5908/9, self-pay patients 0113 218 5967. Spire Elland: 01422 324 069 for self-pay enquiries, 01422 324 020 for insured enquiries |
| info@spireelland.com, info@spireleeds.com | |
| Private secretary | Suzanna Davies |
| Private secretary email | suzannadavies@pmlskincare.co.uk |