Dr Richard Woolf areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr. Richard Woolf is a Consultant Dermatologist at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s, Cleveland Clinic London Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London. He specializes in the treatment of adult patients with general dermatology conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. Additionally, he conducts skin cancer screenings and adopts a holistic approach, ensuring that patients are actively involved in their treatment decisions.
Dr. Woolf graduated with distinction from the University of Bristol in 2006. Following his general medical training, he pursued an academic pathway in dermatology at St John’s Institute, completing a prestigious MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship and an NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureship. In 2015, he was awarded a PhD in skin immunobiology from King’s College London, focusing on the immune system of the skin. He became an NHS Consultant Dermatologist at St John’s Institute in 2019 and was appointed Clinical Lead for medical dermatology in 2021.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Woolf is deeply involved in dermatology research, serving as a chief investigator and principal investigator for numerous clinical trials of innovative treatments for eczema, psoriasis, and related skin conditions. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to dermatology textbooks, and is frequently invited to lecture at national and international conferences on the latest treatments in dermatology.