About Dev Shah
Dr Dev Shah is a qualified consultant dermatologist and skin surgeon. With over 20 years of experience, he specialises in all aspects of dermatology at our private dermatology clinic and provides skin surgery, including Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
His current NHS post is at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. His specialism is skin cancer and skin surgery. His areas of interest are mole reviews, Mohs surgery, skin surgery, acne, eczema, psoriasis, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, vitiligo, lipoma and cyst removal.
He regularly teaches sessions at GP surgeries utilising his expert knowledge and is a regular spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists and British Skin Foundation and has featured on television for his expert opinion, he is currently a featured surgeon on Skin A & E – Channel 5.
Nationally he is part of the executive committee for the British Society for Dermatological Surgery and has recently won the wooden curette award for his services. He is the chair for the Skin Cancer MDT both privately and for the NHS. He is an invited lecturer, teaching juniors on national courses about skin surgery.
Dr Shah graduated from The University of Leicester in 2002 with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He has completed additional training in where he attained a Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2005.
Expertise
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Acne
- Skin Cancer
- Vitiligo
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Qualifications
MBChB
BSc (Hons)
MRCP (Dermatology)
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Guleini B, Shah D, Birchall J et al. Minimally-invasive and targeted therapeutic cell delivery to the skin using microneedle devices. British Journal of Dermatology 2018; 178: 731-39.
Rashid D, Shah D, Perett C et al. Rapid ex vivo examination of Mohs specimens using optical coherence tomography. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. 2017; 19: 243-248.
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Association of Dermatological Surgeons
General Medical Council
- Certifications and Awards
Teledermatology – Welsh NHS awards for Innovation June 2011.
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £295
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £255
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +1 more
- Cigna International
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.