Dr Clare Defty

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 I am a consultant dermatologist on the GMC Specialist Register. I completed my primary medical degree at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School in London, where I was awarded a medical scholarship, before undertaking postgraduate training at Barts and The London Hospitals. I completed specialist dermatology training in the West Midlands and have been practicing at consultant level since 2013.

I have undertaken a weekly private clinic for eight years and value the opportunity it gives me to spend more time with patients, follow their progress, and provide genuinely continuous care.

I offer comprehensive assessment and treatment of inflammatory conditions of the skin, hair and nails, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and other rashes, as well as skin cancer risk assessment, diagnosis and surgical treatment. I have been Consultant Lead for Skin Cancer at Walsall Manor Hospital since 2013 and am an active member of the West Midlands Skin Cancer Expert Advisory Group.

Alongside my clinical work, I have a longstanding interest in medical education. I am an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Birmingham, Head of Undergraduate Medical Education at Walsall NHS Trust, and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​