Orthoderm offers two distinct dermatology services, ensuring you receive the level of care that’s right for you.
Our Affidea Skin Clinic provides fast access to a nurse-led teledermatology service, offering quick assessment and guidance for common skin concerns such as lumps, bumps and moles.
We also provide a consultant-led dermatology service, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin and nail conditions.
Whichever service you choose, Orthoderm is here to ensure you get the expert dermatological care you need.
Affidea Skin Clinic
Get fast diagnosis and treatment for skin conditions
If you are worried about a change or new mole/ lump getting fast access to a specialist dermatology service is important. Long wait times for a face-to-face consultation with dermatologists makes this challenging, so we’ve developed a new approach.
The Affidea Skin Service service offers rapid access to expert skin assessments. A specially trained member of the nursing team will take high-quality images using a dermatoscope, which are reviewed by our GMC registered consultant dermatologists. Patients will be contacted by a member of our team to explain your result with 2-3 working days. If further treatment or investigations are required these will be booked for an in person consultation at one of our clinics.
For some patients, a further appointment may be necessary with one of our GPs to receive a prescription, or with one of our dermatologists if a biopsy or procedure is required.
Who Can Use This Service?
- Adults and children aged 16+ who need fast access to a dermatologist
- Anyone concerned about a new lump, mole or change in skin
- People facing long waits in the public or private sector
How It Works?
- Book Online – Choose your clinic and time using our secure booking system
- Visit Your Local Clinic – Our nursing team takes up to five dermatoscopic images
- Get Results Fast – Receive a consultant dermatologist’s report within 72 hours, plus rapid referral if needed.
Conditions We Commonly Check
- Moles or Skin growths
- Changes in mole size or colour
- Unexplained lumps and bumps
- Skin cancers (Melanoma, BCC, SCC)
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and associated diseases. Skin problems can lower self-esteen and confidence. Expert Consultant Dermatologists at our private healthcare clinic in Hillsborough can help treat/diagnose the following skin conditions:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Fungal infections
- Hair disorders
- Mole checks (including sun damage)
- Nail problems
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Scarring
- Skin allergies
- Skin cancers
The following tests may be used to diagnose your condition:
- Skin biopsy
- Skin scrapings
- Blood tests
- Skin patch testing
Once a diagnosis has been confirmed, your dermatologist will discuss a treatment plan with you, which may include excision of lesion(s), cryotherapy or other medical treatment. Our dermatologists work closely with our Plastic Surgeons to ensure the best possible treatment/outcome.
Please contact the clinic regarding a quotation for consultation fees and treatment prices. We are always happy to advise on costs associated with treatment. Following your initial consultation, if further treatment, surgery or histopathology are required an estimate of costs is available on request from your treating consultant or reception staff.
To make an appointment call 028 9268 0940
Dr Elizabeth McMullen FRCP (UK)
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Helen Hunter MRCP (UK)
Consultant Dermatologist
