LASERASE BOLTON - Key Persons


Dr Kiran Patel

Job Titles:
  • Medical Director
Dr Kiran Patel has been the Medical Director of Laserase Bolton for over 20 years. He is our expert medical practitioner and has overall responsibility for our clinical protocols. As a full-time NHS GP, Dr Patel has maintained his specialist interest in laser technology and techniques throughout his career, attending many conferences and specialist training courses across the UK and Europe. For Dr Patel, some of the most rewarding work is the help we can offer to patients with birth marks, in particular young children who can become traumatised by their blemishes. The joy on their faces when they are removed is incredibly satisfying. Dr Patel speaks Gujarati.

Kelly Kershaw

Kelly has been with us for two years now and works part-time on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Kelly books people in for consultations and makes sure all of the patient records are up-to-date. Her favourite thing about working here is speaking to people on the phone then meeting them and following their treatment's progress.

Sister Joanne Smithers

Joanne has worked at Laserase Bolton for 12 years and is our senior laser nurse practitioner - She is a qualified State Registered Nurse and prior to Laserase Bolton worked in the laser and dermatological unit in Lister Hospital, Chelsea. Joanne loves all aspects of her job, especially where she treats and sees the same patient throughout their journey with us. It is great giving people the advice and support they need and watch how our work helps improve their quality of life.

Sister Saria Tahir

Job Titles:
  • Registered General Nurse
Saria has been part of the Laserase Bolton Team for over 19 years, Saria is a Registered General Nurse, an Independent Nurse Prescriber and also the Lead Clinician. Saria is able to perform Botox and Dermal Filler Treatments. Alongside these treatments Saria is trained to perform advanced aesthetics including Profhilo, Viscoderm, PRP, Hyperhidrosis, Plasma Pen, Sclerotherapy as well as all medical laser treatments. The area Saria is most passionate about is Acne: