Dermatology
The Dermatology service provides care and treatment for patients suffering from a number of skin conditions including skin cancer, acne, eczema, psoriasis as well as undertaking minor surgery across both Calderdale and Huddersfield sites and brings a high level of expertise to the service.
The dermatology service also works as part of a multidisciplinary team along with facial and plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists and other local hospitals such as Leeds and Bradford.
Where to find us
Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax
- Ground Floor
- Most convenient Car Park – Godfrey Road
Acre Mills Outpatients, Huddersfield
- 2nd Floor
- Most convenient Car Park – Acre Mills
Meet the team
The team consists of two consultants, 1 locum consultant, 2 experienced G.P Specialists and a dedicated team of 8 Nursing staff who support the consultants in delivering treatments and compassionate care for a wide range of conditions; all of which are supported by secretarial and reception staff.
NAME | GRADE | SITE |
Dr Helen Galvin | Consultant | CRH |
Dr Zhuxiang Nie | Consultant | CRH & HRI |
Dr Waseem Bakkour | Consultant | CRH |
Dr Palaniappian Rajeswari | G.P Specialist | CRH |
Dr Mark Rastall | G.P Specialist | CRH |
Dr Clare Patterson | Locum Consultant | CRH |
Also in the Team are 2 Specialist Dermatology Nurses:
Lesley Green & Corinne Jakeman who provide advice and support for patients newly diagnosed with skin cancer and other ongoing skin conditions.
