Dermatology

Contact details

Telephone: 01604 544055

Dermatology Nurses: 01604 544916

Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse: 01604 545215

Opening times:

Doctor’s clinics – 09.00 to 17.00 weekdays & some Saturdays
Nurse-led clinics – 07.30 to 20.00 weekdays, 08.30 to 16.00 Saturdays

How to find us

The department is situated on the first floor in area K (outpatients building).The nearest parking is car park 4.

Click here for the hospital map

Services

Our dedicated integrated dermatology outpatient unit provides dermatology services for Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties. We also provide a Teledermatology service.

Patients may be referred to the consultants by GPs or hospital consultants.

There are:

4 consulting rooms where patients are seen by doctors
2 procedure/minor surgery rooms where clean skin procedures are carried out
1 minor surgery theatre
2 nurses treatment rooms for specialist nurse treatments
1 recovery/procedure/treatment room – used for patients post surgery if necessary also for patch testing, Iontophoresis and hand and foot PUVA
1 ultra violet therapy room – used for whole body light therapy
Main reception and waiting room
Male, Female and assisted toilet facilities

Services currently provided:

General Dermatology
Paediatric ermatology
Patch testing
Skin cancer
Minor surgery
Dermatology treatments
Ultra Violet Light therapy:
Hand and foot and whole body PUVA
UVB - Broadband
TLO1 - Narrowband
Iontophoresis
Wound management
Assesment & management of lower leg conditions
Photo dynamic therapy

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring with you a list of your current medication and any other relevant information regarding your referral.

Also bring with you a map of the hospital (enclosed in first appointment letter) to ensure you find your way to the Department.

How much time should I allow before my appointment?

If possible we would like you to book in at reception at least 10 minutes before your appointment is due.

At least 30 minutes should be allowed for parking.

About the team

The team consists of consultants, clinical assistants, senior house officers and a specialist nursing team.

Dr P Woo

Monday PM weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday AM weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday PM weeks 1, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday AM weeks 1, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday AM paediatric clinic week 2
Thursday AM week 1
Friday AM weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Dr C Soon

Monday AM weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday PM weeks 1, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday AM paediatric clinic week 2
Thursday AM weeks 1, 2, 4, 5
Thursday PM weeks 1, 2, 5
Friday AM week 4
Friday PM weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Every 3 ^rd Friday of the month joint clinic.

Facilities :

Dedicated Integrated Dermatology Out-patient Unit
Nurse-led in and out patient treatments unit providing Phototherapy: Iontophoresis: Leg Ulcer Management: Tissue Viability: Specialised Topical Therapy
Minor Operating facilities
Patch Testing facilities

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