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Dr Catherine Orteu

Dr Catherine Orteu

Dermatologist

London, W1G 6AA

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36 years of experience
Verified profile
36 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.95

38 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.92
Explanation

73 recommendations for:

Mole Check(19)
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)(16)
Cryotherapy(6)
Other(32)

Recent patient review

16 Mar 2024

My experience is of a short examination of my sun damaged scalp followed by an immediate...

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About

Dr Orteu is a senior consultant dermatologist with broad experience in managing common inflammatory skin diseases such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. She has a national and international reputation in the fields of Connective Tissue Disease (morphoea, systemic sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, overlap CTDs) and complex medical Dermatology (sarcoidosis, autoimmune blistering conditions, vasculitis). Her NHS practice is at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, where she has been a consultant since 2001. She has developed a Dermatology Connective Tissue disease service there, in close collaboration with Rheumatology colleagues, caring for over 500 patients with these conditions. She leads a monthly complex medical Dermatology clinic with Dermatology colleagues and is also interested in the impact of immune deficiency on the skin, attending a monthly joint clinic with Immunology colleagues caring for patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease and other immunodeficiency diseases. She is a leading expert in the diagnosis and cutaneous manifestations of Fabry disease, a rare lysosomal storage disorder.

Notwithstanding her major interest in medical dermatology, she continues to undertake weekly surgical lists and has over 25 years' experience in undertaking mole checks, and in the diagnosis and excision of skin cancer and benign skin lesions.

She has over 30 peer-reviewed publications, principally on the immunological mechanisms involved in the generation of chronic cutaneous inflammation and auto-immunity, morphoea, systemic sclerosis and scleroderma-like diseases, and on the cutaneous manifestations of Fabry disease. She has written and co-authored 10 invited chapters, notably for Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, The Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology, and Rheumatic diseases and the skin.

She is a founding member of the British Society for Medical Dermatology and the current Chair of the Dermatology Clinical Reference Group. She is also a past president of the St John's Dermatological Society.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Primary excision of malignant lesion head and neck (S0602) and trunk and limbs (S0603)
  • Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue head and neck (S0632/42) and trunk and limbs (S0633/43)
  • Removal of benign lesion on less than 10cm or on the scalp less than 5cm in diameter (S0651)
  • Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue (S1500)
  • Curettage/cryotherapy of lesions of skin (S1110/S0820)
  • Shave biopsy of lesion of skin (S1420)
  • All forms of morphoea (morphea, localised scleroderma) including, plaque, linear, generalised and pansclerotic forms and Eosinophilic Fasciitis.
  • Systemic sclerosis (Systemic scleroderma)
  • All forms of lupus erythematosus, including Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Connective tissue disease overlap syndromes
  • Diagnosis and cutaneous manifestations of Anderson Fabry disease
  • Diagnosis and surgical removal of skin cancer
  • Medical management of acne

Dr Orteu attended Lycée Français de Londres and undertook medical training at the London Hospital Medical College, where she graduated in 1987. She completed her dermatological studies at the Royal Free and Royal London Hospitals (CCST 1999) and obtained her MD in immunodermatology in 1999, after serving as a Jules Thorne Research Fellow for two years. From 1997 to 1999, she served as the UK trainee representative for the British Association of Dermatologists. She also spent a year as a clinical research fellow in connective tissue disease and immunodermatology at the University of British Columbia as a result of a Geoffrey Dowling Fellowship (2000).


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Mole Check (26%)
  • Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags) (22%)
  • Cryotherapy (8%)
  • General Dermatology (8%)
  • Minor Skin Surgery (7%)
  • Others (29%)

Subspecialties
  • General Dermatology
  • Morphoea

All conditions and treatments
  • Acne
  • Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
  • Rash
  • Skin Cancer
  • Blistering Disorders
  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
  • Moles
  • Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Mole Check
  • Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
  • Cryotherapy
  • Minor Skin Surgery
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Cyst Removal
  • Mole Removal
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Anti Fungal Therapy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3255085


Qualifications

MBBS London University 1987

FRCP Royal College of Physicians 2004

MD Immunodermatology London University 1999

BSc Physiology London University 1984

Society memberships:

British Association of Dermatologists

British Society for Investigative Dermatology

British Society for Medical Dermatology

UK Scleroderma Study Group

European Dermatology Forum

British Society for Immunology

St Johns Dermatological Society

British Medical Association

Royal College of Physicians

Royal Society of Medicine

The Dowling Club

Societe Clinique Francaise


languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

insurers
  • Healix
  • Vitality Health
  • General Medical
  • Norwich Union
  • Cigna
  • Simply Health
  • health-on-line
  • Groupama
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • CS Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • Saga Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa

Location

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King Edward VII's Hospital

4.82
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5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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08:00 - 17:30
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4.77
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17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
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14:00 - 19:00
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4.8
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Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
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Thursday
17:30 - 18:30
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Reviews

All reviews(38)
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Mole Check (19)
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags) (16)
Cryotherapy (6)
General Dermatology (6)
Minor Skin Surgery (5)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

38 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience is of a short examination of my sun damaged scalp followed by an immediate outpatient procedure which was easy to endure and one week on shown as totally successful

16 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cryotherapy
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was warmly welcomed. My concerns were addressed and clear explanations given. Felt confident that I had received the best advice.

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cryotherapy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

At my consultation I found Dr Orteu highly professional, expert, and caring in her manner. I felt in good hands.

12 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Cancer Screening

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

As ever, very kind, considerate and knowledgeable

12 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent for appointment. I await further information from dr orteu's checks on yellow card and test results.

06 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
General Dermatology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent service. Very knowledgeable and efficient.

15 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mole Check

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Ver thorough and reassuring

25 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt very comfortable with Dr Catherine Orteau throughout the consultation. I considered her examination of the skin conditions I brought to her attention and her identification of other areas of possible concern to be thorough and professional. I will happily recommend her to friends

23 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Personable, professional, experienced and based in good premises.

04 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explained everything in detail. Pleasant and warm atmosphere.

04 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acne
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Dermatology (1)
Scleroderma (1)

2 endorsements

I am very happy to recommend Cate who is a Dermatology colleague who I have known for almost 20 years. She is a thoughtful, kind and caring doctor. As well as being a very experienced general Dermatologist, she is also a national expert in Connective Tissue Dermatology.

31 May 2023
Endorsed for
Scleroderma
Dermatology

Dr Dan Glass

Dermatology
Is a colleague

I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr Cate Orteu who is a fellow consultant dermatologist. She is a highly experienced, extremely competent doctor to whom I refer patients with connective tissues diseases for her specialist opinion and expertise. Beyond that, she is an excellent general dermatologist.

31 May 2023
Endorsed for

Dr Tamara Basarab

Dermatology
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Catherine Orteu's reviews like?

Dr Catherine Orteu's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 38 reviews

What languages does Dr Catherine Orteu speak?

Dr Catherine Orteu speaks English, French and Portuguese

Where is Dr Catherine Orteu located?

Dr Catherine Orteu primarily practices at King Edward VII's Hospital, located at 5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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What are Dr Catherine Orteu working hours?

Dr Catherine Orteu is working Monday (14:00 - 19:00), Thursday (17:30 - 18:30), Friday (08:00 - 17:30)

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