Dr David Fenton, Dermatologist

Dr David Fenton

Dermatologist

Dr David Fenton MBE FRCP MRCS MbChB

Dermatologist

MBE FRCP MRCS MbChB

Dr David Fenton

Dermatologist MBE FRCP MRCS MbChB

MBE FRCP MRCS MbChB
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Areas of expertise

  • Hair loss
  • Hair disorders
  • Scalp
  • Nails
  • Seborrhoeic dermatitis
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Recommendations for Dr Fenton

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Recommended by:

  • byDr Kanishka Pradeep Samarasinghe, GP

    Excellent Dermatologist specializing in hair issues, consultation skills are excellent and he really cares and listens to his patients. Highly recomended

  • byDr Selvamalar Nithiyananthan, GP

    Good feedback in the management for alopecia

  • byDr Marita Koumettou, GP

    A brilliant hair loss specialist

  • by Dr Andrew Pembroke, Dermatologist

    Dr David Fenton has a special interest in hair and I refer my patients to him.

  • by Prof. David S Gartry, Ophthalmologist

    Recommended Dermatologist

  • byDr Kanishka Pradeep Samarasinghe, GP

    Excellent Dermatologist specializing in hair issues, consultation skills are excellent and he really cares and listens to his patients. Highly recomended

  • byDr Selvamalar Nithiyananthan, GP

    Good feedback in the management for alopecia

  • byDr Marita Koumettou, GP

    A brilliant hair loss specialist

  • by Dr Andrew Pembroke, Dermatologist

    Dr David Fenton has a special interest in hair and I refer my patients to him.

  • by Prof. David S Gartry, Ophthalmologist

    Recommended Dermatologist

  • Address

    • Telephone consultation

      Available for patients, please call to arrange, W1G 7HL

    • The Consulting Rooms

      80 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HL

  • St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital

    Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

  • St John’s Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas Hospital

    Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7EH

  • About Dr David Fenton

    GMC number: 2373230

    Year qualified: 1977

    Place of primary qualification: University of Liverpool, Royal College of Physicians of London, Royal College of Surgeons of London

    Dr David Fenton is a leading London dermatologist with more than three decades of experience in the field of hair loss, alopecia, hypertrichosis and nail disorders for both adults and children. It was Dr Fenton who carried out the original research into Minoxidil, the first topical hair regrowth solution. He currently serves as a Consultant Dermatologist at St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. The hair clinic at St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital has developed into the only dedicated national hair and scalp clinic in the UK. It recognises the importance not only of the physical symptoms, but also the emotional and psychological impact it has on patients and families.

    Dr Fenton works as an adviser with support groups such as Alopecia UK and Changing Faces. In 2013 he was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the treatment of skin and hair disorders.

    Areas of expertise

    • Hair loss
    • Seborrhoeic dermatitis
    • Nail disorders
    • Hair disorders
    • Scalp
    • Nails

    Professional memberships

    Royal College of Physicians
    Royal College of Surgeons
    Royal Society of Medicine
    General Medical Council