Dr Waseem Bakkour

Dr Waseem Bakkour is a senior Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatological, Laser and
Cosmetic Surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK (FRCP).
He worked as a Consultant Dermatologist for many years in one of central London’s
most prestigious university hospitals (UCL) where he was in charge of skin cancer
screening and privately on world renowned Harley street where he was a leading expert
in skin cancer and advanced dermatological surgery (Mohs), in addition to lasers and
aesthetic dermatology and his colleagues frequently trusted him and referred their
patients for his opinion. He also has extensive experience in general dermatology.

Dr Bakkour trained in Dermatology at a large tertiary excellence centre in Manchester,
UK where he attained his CCT (certificate of completion of training) in Dermatology. He
followed this by an 18 month Royal College approved fellowship in Mohs micrographic
surgery, lasers and aesthetic dermatology with further training at the world renowned
John Hopkins hospital, USA.  After working in central London for many years, he
decided to split his time between Dubai (for family reasons) and London. In Dubai he
worked as the director of Dermatology at one of the largest hospitals in the region (The
American Hospital) and at the prestigious skin experts clinic. This helped him broaden
his experience, particularly in the field of advanced aesthetic dermatology.

Dr Bakkour is an active member of the British Association of Dermatology and the
British Society of Dermatological Surgery.  He has been involved in research and
published many books and articles and presented his work at international meetings.
He has also trained many dermatologists in the UK and continues to be active in
training the next generation of dermatologists.  His aim is to provide the best
personalised care to his patients.