Dr Laura Proudfoot is a Consultant Dermatologist with subspecialty training in paediatric and adolescent dermatology.
She has expertise in all areas of both paediatric and adult general dermatology with special interests in children and young adult dermatology.
Dr Proudfoot qualified in medicine at the University of Edinburgh and was awarded an honours degree in Psychology at the same university. She completed postgraduate training in dermatology at the internationally acclaimed St John's Institute of Dermatology. She was later selected for a prestigious fellowship at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, USA. Dr Proudfoot was awarded a PhD from King's College London for her work in Genetics and Molecular Medicine. She has published widely and co-authored the recent UK guidelines surrounding the management of haemangiomas and tinea capitis. She presents her work at conferences and courses both nationally and internationally.
Dr Proudfoot is a NHS Consultant Dermatologist and Paediatric Dermatologist at the Royal Free Hospital London, she also sees private patients at the hospital and at The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic and Harley Street Children's Outpatient Clinic - The Portland Hospital.
She has several years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the following dermatological conditions:
She holds memberships with the following professional associations and societies:
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General Medical Council
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BSc (Hons) Psychology 2003 - University of Edinburgh
MBChB 2003 - University of Edinburgh
PhD 2016 - King's College London
FRCP (2020) - Royal College of Physicians London
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She is detail and caring
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She has a specialism which is very comforting and reassuring to us. Our son is 2 years old with eczema and other skin issues and she is able to spot things which many GPS could miss. Her mannerism is always pleasant and she is excellent at interacting with children.
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Very approachable and gave detailed description of the treatment and answered any questions accordingly
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Thorough, friendly, efficient.
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Dr Proudfoot is a leading UK dermatologist, caring, efficient, and at the cutting edge of clinical science in the field. My patients/families always speak highly of the care they have received in her practice with clear skin management plans provided. I am always happy to refer patients to Dr Proudfoot
Professor George Du Toit
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Dr Laura Proudfoot's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 5 reviews
What languages does Dr Laura Proudfoot speak?
Dr Laura Proudfoot speaks English
Where is Dr Laura Proudfoot located?
Dr Laura Proudfoot primarily practices at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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