Dr Richard Woolf
MBChB, PhD, MRCP, (derm)
Consultant Dermatologist
Medical Subspecialties Institute
Sees patients at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital , Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient CentreSpeaks English
Clinical Interests
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Rashes
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Specialties
- Dermoscopy
- Mole Checks/Mapping
Locations
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
33 Grosvenor PlaceLondon SW1X 7HY Driving Directions +44 (0)20 3423 7500
Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
24 Portland PlaceLondon W1B 1LU Driving Directions +44 (0)20 3423 7500
Accepted Insurances
This doctor works with the following private medical insurance providers.
- Allianz Partners SAS, Société par Actions Simplifiée (AzP)
- American Foreign Service Protective Association Inc (AFSPA)
- Aviva Health UK Limited
- AXA PPP Healthcare Limited
- Bupa Insurance Services Limited
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Biography & Education
About Dr Richard Woolf
Dr Richard Woolf is a consultant dermatologist at both Cleveland Clinic London and the St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London.
He specialises in the treatment of adult patients with general dermatology conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, and conducts skin cancer screening consultations.
Additionally, he is a specialist in the treatment of severe eczema and psoriasis, including the prescribing of new targeted medicines for these conditions (biologics and JAK inhibitors). Dr Woolf adopts a holistic and empathic approach, ensuring that patients are actively involved in their treatment decisions.
Dr Woolf graduated with distinction from the University of Bristol in 2006. Following his general medical training, he pursued an academic pathway in dermatology at the St John’s Institute, completing a prestigious MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship and an NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureship. In 2015, he was awarded a PhD in skin immunobiology from King’s College London, focusing on the immune system of the skin.
He became an NHS Consultant Dermatologist at the St John’s Institute in 2018, and was appointed Clinical Lead for medical dermatology in 2021 and Joint Service Lead of the Institute in 2023.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Woolf is deeply involved in dermatology research, serving as a chief investigator and principal investigator for numerous clinical trials of innovative treatments for eczema, psoriasis, and related skin conditions. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to dermatology textbooks, and is frequently invited to lecture at national and regional meetings on the latest treatments in dermatology.
Professional Memberships
General Medical Council, Medical Defense Union, British Medical Association, British Association of Dermatologists, St John’s Dermatological Society.
GMC Number
6145763
NHS Base
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
