Dr Christina Leitner
Dermatologist in Birmingham & Worcester
MD MRCP SCEderm MSc PGCert
GMC: 6127633
Dr Christina Leitner areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Christina Leitner is a highly skilled consultant dermatologist based in Worcester and Birmingham who specialises in eczema, psoriasis, acne and other inflammatory dermatoses, pruritus (itchy skin), moles, other skin lesions and skin cancer diagnosis. She practises privately at Spire South Bank Hospital and Sutton Medical Consulting Centre.
With a wealth of experience in dermatology spanning over more than a decade, Dr Leitner worked in dermatology across the country including the Manchester area, Cambridge and the West Midlands from 2011. In those places, she worked in training posts prior to her first temporary consultant dermatologist position in NHS hospitals in Cardiff, Wales, in 2017, and then in the West Midlands and Worcester from 2018 to 2023.
Dr Leitner's passion for dermatological surgery and skin cancer led her to pursue a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, where she gained specialised skills in Mohs micrographic surgery, complex skin surgery and skin cancer diagnosis and management. She has also served as the skin cancer multidisciplinary team lead at Worcestershire NHS Hospitals Trust.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Leitner is committed to advancing her knowledge in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. She completed a Masters in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Manchester.
Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting the training of junior health professionals and has contributed to research studies and scientific conferences. Dr Leitner published articles in several international journals and presented at national and international conferences.
She is a member of the British Society of Dermatological Surgery, a subgroup of British Association of Dermatologists, and British Medical Association.
Patient reviews
L C. Verified Patient
27/04/2024
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Patients comments
I am so grateful to Dr Leitner, my rosacea has improved significantly. I felt listened to, my condition and treatment plan were explained fully and simply, and I was treated with care and compassion.
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I'm delighted that your skin is improving and will hopefully settle completely on further treatment. I'm also very glad that you are satisfied with your consultation overall and your treatment plan. Thank you for leaving this review on my profile.
J D. Verified Patient
24/04/2024
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Patients comments
Absolutely first rate from initial consultation through to my post - operative meeting. Would recommend to anyone seeking treatment for malignant melanoma.
Reply to patient's comment
Thank you very much for your kind words. Your lovely feedback reassures me that the care provided has met your expectations and I will endeavour to deliver care at this level going forward. Thank you, this is very much appreciated!