Dr. Naila Dinani

BSc MBBCh MRCP
Consultant Dermatologist

GMC number: 7081922

Background & Current Roles

Dr. Dinani works alongside Cotswold Surgical Partners providing private consultant-led medical dermatology from our practice in Royal Wootton Bassett. You can find out more about the services we offer here. Dr. Dinani also works as a consultant dermatologist at the Royal United Hospital in Bath where she runs clinics in all aspects of general dermatology, skin cancer and performs skin surgery.

Dr. Dinani graduated with distinction from Cardiff University medical school in 2010 and additionally has a BSc with the first class honours.  She underwent medical training in South Wales and London and completed her specialist training in dermatology in Brighton.

Dr. Dinani has been awarded academic prizes for her dermatology achievements. She has presented in national meetings and has published her work in medical journals.

In addition to her clinical work Dr. Dinani has a passion for medical education. She is the undergraduate dermatology lead for medical students in Bath and she is a local specialty tutor for trainee dermatologist at the Royal United Hospital.

Member of:

• British Association of Dermatologists
• British Hair and Nail Society
• Royal College of physicians
• British Medical Association

Areas of expertise

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Psoriasis
• Hair loss
• Eczema
• Urticaria (hives)
• Vulval dermatology
• Benign and malignant skin lesions including mole checks
• Skin surgery

Services offered:

Skin lesion and mole checks

• Skin lesion assessment and diagnosis with dermoscopy (non cancer, pre cancer or cancerous skin lesions)
• Mole mapping with dermoscopic photography (requires a longer appointment, please enquire)

Skin inflammation and rashes

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of rashes and inflammatory skin problems including acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Skin surgery

• Skin biopsy / shave excision
• Curette and cautery
• Removal of skin cancers (including on the head and neck)
• Removal of benign moles, unwanted lumps and bumps

Other procedures

• Cryotherapy
• Local steroid injection for hair loss, keloid scarring and other inflammatory indications

Private Insurers

Dr. Dinani is registered with the below private health insurance companies for Dermatology consultations and certain outpatient procedures. Cotswold Surgical Partners is pleased to be a recognised and accredited facility to provide a range of dermatology and plastic surgery treatments and procedures for Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists & patients registered with a number of private health insurers. You can find out more about these services here. Please contact your insurance company in the first instance for approval and ask to be seen at Cotswold Surgical Partners. Dr. Dinani provides a private clinic three Fridays per month at Cotswold Surgical Partners.

Why choose a Consultant Dermatologist?

A Consultant Dermatologist is a medically trained doctor who has completed further highest specialist training in dermatology. This is different to a doctor or medical or non medical practitioner who practices skin treatments or cosmetic treatments. You can check the specialist register for dermatology on the General Medical Council Website before choosing a ‘skin specialist’.

Only Consultant Dermatologists can prescribe the most effective skin treatments such as isotretinoin for acne, and systemic therapies for eczema and psoriasis where indicated. The skin care, cosmetic and aesthetic industry is largely unregulated and it is important to understand who you are seeing and if they are qualified to give you the most accurate and evidence based opinion and treatment.

Private appointments

To arrange a private consultation or discuss private surgical care, please contact our Private Patient Co-Ordinator Jane here.

Further information about our services and private fees are available here.