Dr Hywel Cooper
Consultant Dermatologist
MRCP, BM, BMedSci, Int Dip Acu
I specialise in skin disease including skin cancer, chronic skin disease, connective tissue diseases and drug allergy. I perform skin surgery including skin cancer, lumps and bumps, skin lesion/blemish removal as well as injection treatment for hyperhidrosis.
I graduated in 1996 with a distinction in primary Bachelor of Medicine at Southampton Medical School and obtained an additional BioMedical Science degree in 1995. I hold an international diploma in Acupuncture from Changchun University Medical School, China since 1992. Having gained my MRCP in 2000 I began my career in dermatology that year.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Hywel Cooper at Spire include:
Dermatology
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Photodynamic therapy
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
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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
Inflammatory skin disease
Photodermatology
Skin cancer
General inflammatory dermatology, drug allergy and autoimmune skin disease, skin cancer and lesion removal (cosmetic), photodynamic therapy and hyperhidrosis.
Research and publications
I have spent 2 years in a laboratory researching who and why people get reactions to medications with publications in leading journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine.
Media Coverage
Dear doctor, I'm worried about a mole on my back. How do I know if it's dangerous?
Dear doctor, what can I do to prevent the risk of skin cancer while enjoying the sun?
Contact information
| Private secretary | Michelle Young |
| Private secretary telephone | 02392 361 925 |
| Private secretary email | mymedsec43@gmail.com |