
Dr Rakesh Anand
Consultant Dermatologist
About Rakesh Anand
Dr Rakesh Anand is a Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he leads the Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Multidisciplinary Team, and an Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He practises across the full breadth of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, with a particular specialist focus on skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery.
Dr Anand studied medicine at University College London before completing his dermatology specialty training at leading London teaching hospitals, including the Royal London and the Royal Free Hospital. He subsequently undertook a prestigious fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and laser dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, one of the world’s foremost centres for skin cancer care.
He is a high-volume proceduralist, performing over 500 Mohs micrographic surgery cases annually, alongside a wide range of advanced dermatological and laser procedures. He regularly manages complex and tertiary referral cases, including high-risk and anatomically challenging skin cancers, often within multidisciplinary pathways.
Dr Anand is widely recognised by both colleagues and patients for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards of care, and is known for his calm, sensitive and approachable manner.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Anand remains actively involved in dermatological research, service development and teaching, and has received multiple awards in recognition of his clinical and academic contributions.
Expertise
- Skin Surgery
- Mole and Lesion Assessment
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction
- General Dermatology
- Including Acne
- Ezcema and Psoriasis
- Skin Cancer (Early Detection and Treatment)
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Cosmetic Lesion Removal
- Muscle Relaxing Injections (Botox)
- and Mole Checks
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Notable Publications:
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Mohs Surgery (book chapter), Anand. R.L. & Mallipeddi. R. 2022
The utility of negative histopathological analysis of debulk specimens during Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. Kwan. Z, Anand R.L, Mallipeddi. R, Ali. F.R. Br J Dermatol. 2022
Practical Nephrology. Dermatology in Kidney disease (book chapter) pp 525-536. Ismail. F. & Anand. R.L. 2022
Mohs surgery as an aid to optimising cosmetic outcomes in facial surgery. Opinions and Progress in Cosmetic Dermatology. Anand. R.L. & Craythorne. E. 2021
Treating Primary Hyperhidrosis. Aesthetics Journal. Anand. R.L. & Craythorne. E. 2021
Essentials of Physical Health in Psychiatry. Dermatology: Recognising Acute Skin Conditions That Really Matter (book chapter). Anand. R.L, Kentley. J, Hong. A. & Ahmed. A. 2021
Identification of Incidental Skin Cancers Among Adults Referred to Dermatologists for Suspicious Skin Lesions. JAMA Netw Open. Omara, S, Wen. D, Ng. B, Anand. R.L, Matin. R.N, Taghipour. K & Esdaile. B. 2020
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
Royal College Physicians
British Society Dermatological Surgery
British Cosmetic Dermatology Group
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Certifications and Awards
British Association of Dermatologists Travel Fellowship
British Society for Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals trainee prize
Hugh Wallace annual prize, Royal Society of Medicine
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £325
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £300
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- AXA


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- Cigna International
- Henner
- Healix
- Allianz Partners
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