An initial consultation with Dr Christopher James Heaton is from £185.
Dr Christopher James Heaton
Consultant Dermatologist
BSc(Hon) MBCHB MRCP MRCP(Derm)
"I aspire to treat all patients as I would like to be treated and the facilities at the Spire hospital support this."
Specialises in
- Malignant skin cancer treatment
- Eczema
- Mole, wart, cyst and skin tag removal
- Psoriasis
Also available for:
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I have interests and specialty training in all aspects of dermatology including: General dermatology (eczema, psoriasis, acne, vitiligo, itchy skin, urticaria, infections), skin lesions (moles, cysts, warts, skin tags and blemishes), sun damage and treatments, photodynamic therapy and skin cancer treatments, including surgical management of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma).
I have performed thousands of primary and secondary re-excisions from all areas of the body in the management of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. In my NHS position I do twice weekly surgical lists with on average 20+ procedures performed each week. The goal is always treatment of the skin cancer with utmost consideration to preserving the cosmetic profile.
I graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh and University of St Andrews in 2005. I first started in dermatology in 2007 in Portsmouth Hospitals Trust dermatology department. I completed my dermatology training in May 2016 on the Wessex rotation. I now work in one of the busiest dermatology departments on the South Coast.
I was awarded the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in 2021. iWantGreatCare is the world’s largest independent patient data and insights platform, with nearly six million healthcare reviews from patients. The Certificate of Excellence is an annual award made to clinicians, clinics and surgeries who receive consistently outstanding patient feedback.
General Medical Council Number: 6120491
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Christopher James Heaton at Spire include:
Dermatology
- Eczema
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Photodynamic therapy
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
Other treatments
- Treatments for eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions
- Investigation/diagnosis of and management of skin/nail/hair conditions and symptoms
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Portsmouth Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Dermatology
Dermatological surgery
Facial surgery
Hair and nail disease
Inflammatory skin disease
Photodermatology
Skin cancer
Qualification and professional memberships
MB CHB / University of Edinburgh and University of St Andrews / 2005
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
First professional degrees in medicine and surgery awarded upon graduation from medical school in the UK.
Professional memberships
Member, Royal College of Physicians London
Member, British Association of Dermatologists
Member, British Society for Medical Dermatology
Member, British Society for Surgical Dermatology
Member, British Medical Association
Current NHS posts
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I am married to a local General Practitioner and have a young family at the local Church of England School. At the weekends we enjoy all outdoor pursuits and in the summer our favourite holiday destination is the North Cornwall coast for walking, surfing and occasional fishing and cooking.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Lauren Clark |
| Private secretary telephone | 07512 310 077 |
| Private secretary email | lauren.clark@spirehealthcare.com |