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Dr Nigel Burrows, consultant dermatologist at The Day Clinic, shares the passion he has for his work A cup of tea with…
CE: How and when did you become interested in this area? NB: I trained in London and was lucky enough to work in the St John’s Institute of Dermatology, a world- renowned centre of excellence. I have always found dermatology fascinating – the skin is a window to internal health – and skin disease is often the first presenting feature of many conditions. I also enjoy the challenge of identifying the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms to be able to alleviate them. I enjoy the challenge of identifying the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms to be able to alleviate them
CE: I imagine it must have been a lengthy education and training process? NB: It takes five to six years at medical school to qualify as a doctor. After this, there are several years working in general medicine before commencing specialist training in dermatology, which takes a minimum of four years and further exams. NB: It’s rewarding to be able to offer a service to patients that is prompt and of a high standard. The management of skin cancer is seamless. I work alongside my consultant plastic surgeon colleague, Mr Ahid Abood, and this enables provision of everything from prevention and initial screening to diagnosis, rapid surgical treatment and follow-up care. CE: What’s been your biggest success story at The Day Clinic to date? CE: Finally, what’s your brew of choice to start the working day? NB: I would say a strong cup of Yorkshire tea is my go-to.
Cambridge Edition: What do you love most about the time you spend each week at The Day Clinic? Nigel Burrows: I really enjoy working at The Day Clinic. The staff are all friendly and work well as a team, and there is a very professional but relaxed atmosphere that ensures patients immediately feel at ease. It’s great to be able to give patients the time in the clinic that they require, in bright and modern consultation rooms and with easy access to the operating theatres alongside. CE: Would you be able to tell us a bit about your specialism? NB: A dermatologist is a medically trained specialist doctor whose work combines clinical diagnosis with medical and surgical treatments for a broad range of conditions that affect the skin, hair and nails. There are over 3,000 different skin disorders ranging from common inflammatory diseases such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, through to rarer genetic disorders. An important aspect of our work is diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.
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