About Zena Willsmore
Dr. Zena Willsmore is a consultant dermatologist working at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, an internationally recognized center for the treatment of patients with skin conditions. She consults on all aspects of dermatology including mole checks and skin cancer, acne, skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa and pigmentation disorders. She also performs skin surgery including removal of benign and cancerous skin lesions.
Dr Willsmore has a specialist interest in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with skin cancer, including mole surveillance for those with atypical moles and runs a specialist skin cancer genetics service.
Dr Willsmore graduated from Imperial College London in 2010 with Distinction and a First Class Honors Bachelor of Science degree. She completed her post graduate medical training in London and her Dermatology specialist training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
She was awarded a competitive grant to undertake a PhD in melanoma and skin immunology at King’s College London completed in 2024. She has published her original work in prestigious peer reviewed journals and written a textbook chapter on dermatology. She has regularly presented at national and international scientific meetings and won awards for her work including the British Society for Investigative Dermatology award.
Clinical Posts:
St John's Institute of Dermatology
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Expertise
- Skin Cancer
- Mole Checks
- Skin Rashes
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Mole Mapping
- Mole Removal
- Skin Surgery
- Cryotherapy
- and Steroid Injections
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Languages spoken
- English
- Research highlights
Notable Publications:
Crescioli S, Correa I, Ng J, Willsmore ZN et al. B cell profiles, antibody repertoire and reactivity reveal dysregulated responses with autoimmune features in melanoma. Nat Commun. 2023 Jun 8;14(1):3378
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37291228/Willsmore ZN, Coumbe BGT, Crescioli S et al. Combined anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 checkpoint blockade: Treatment of melanoma and immune mechanisms of action. Eur J Immunol. 2021 Mar;51(3):544-556.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33450785/Willsmore ZN, Harris RJ, Crescioli S et al. B Cells in Patients With Melanoma: Implications for Treatment With Checkpoint Inhibitor Antibodies. Front Immunol. 2021 Jan 25;11:622442.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33569063/Patel AJ, Willsmore ZN, Khan N, et al. Regulatory B cell repertoire defects predispose lung cancer patients to immune-related toxicity following checkpoint blockade. Nat Commun. 2022 Jun 7;13(1):3148
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35672305/ZN Willsmore, A Robson, 2022 Springer International Publishing, 71-120, Melanoma in Clinical Practice, The Histopathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
Royal College of Physicians
Royal Society of Medicine
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £300
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
Tests & treatments
Locations
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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.