The Dermatology Department, based on C Floor of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, diagnoses and treats people for skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema
A number of clinics led by nurses are held each week to see patients needing treatments such as phototherapy, where ultra violet light is used to help skin heal, leg ulcer treatments, and patch testing to find out what kind of skin disorder the patient has.
Skin surgery is also carried out and the Dermatology department provides an 8-bedded ward for patients.
The department works very closely with doctors and nurses in the community where there is a very successful minor skin surgery service led by three doctors with a special interest in dermatology.
When you arrive for your appointment, please check in at reception using the e-check in kiosks and then take a seat in the waiting area.
You will be called by one of the trained and experienced clinic staff for your consultation.
The Doctor or Nurse will ask you questions about your symptoms and your medical history. If needed, tests may be carried out e.g. a blood test.
Please allow up to 2 hours for your appointment.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for both staff and patients. Our staff work here to care for others - being victims of violence is not part of their job. The organisation fully supports the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard therefore, any form of violence will not be tolerated.
Please read the information contained within your appointment letter.
It is important that you contact us with appointment changes or cancellations with as much notice as possible. We are under extreme pressure for appointments and to provide timely reviews, we need to utilise them as best we can.
When you attend your appointment, please bring:
If a medical condition prevents you from using private or public transport, please ring the following non-emergency transport providers one week before your appointment:
If you are registered with a GP in:
Yorkshire – call Yorkshire Ambulance Service on 0333 1300 514
The main Dermatology department is based on C floor of the Outpatients Building at the Royal Hallamshire hospital, however clinics also operate on A floor and E floor. Please refer to your appointment letter for the location of your appointment.
The information contained within this link provides further information on how to find us, car parking, retail outlets, Wi-Fi and other facilities.
Royal Hallamshire Hospital - Sheffield Teaching Hospital (sth.nhs.uk)
Number - 0114 2712442
If you need to change or cancel your appointment, it might not be possible to change this again and you may be referred back to your GP.
We provide information leaflets about conditions, treatments and services provided by our hospitals. They are written by health professionals across the Trust and are reviewed regularly to make sure all the information is up-to-date.
We are constantly trying to improve the quality of treatments provided for patients and research is an important part of the process. Your doctor may discuss research projects with you and ask if you would be willing to be involved. This is entirely voluntary and you will be able to discuss the detail of any research project with your doctor.
As a teaching hospital, we have a responsibility to train future doctors, nurses and other health professionals. This means that students may be present during your treatment and be involved in your care. All our students work under the supervision of a qualified member of staff. By allowing students to be involved in your care you can make a valuable contribution to their training. If you prefer not to, please tell a member of staff as soon as possible. You have a right to do this, and your decision will not affect your treatment in any way.
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