BELFAST SKIN CLINIC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Moorehead is a Specialty Doctor in Plastic Surgery with specialist interest in skin cancer and facial aesthetics.
Dr Collette McCourt MB BCh, MRCP (UK) (Derm) is a Consultant Dermatologist in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Specialist interests include treating adult patients with inflammatory skin diseases e.g. acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and connective tissue disease and skin cancer. In addition, she performs minor surgical procedures including skin biopsies and cryotherapy.
Job Titles:
- Vascular and Endovascular Consultant
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Dermatologist
Dr John Mckenna is a very experienced Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. Dr Mckenna treats adults and children with a wide variety of skin problems, as well as operating on complex facial skin cancers.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr Michelle McHenry is a Consultant Rheumatologist who will treat all types of joint disease, with specialist interest in early diagnosis and treatment of adults with Inflammatory Arthritis and connective tissue diseases. Her interests also include the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound and use of Biologics.
Dr McHenry is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Queens University Belfast and on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology.
Dr Cooke has been working as a Consultant Dermatologist in the NHS since 2011 and has considerable experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of skin problems including skin cancer, pigmented lesions, acne, eczema, psoriasis as well as other less common skin conditions. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of patients with hair loss. Dr Cooke regularly performs dermatological procedures including skin biopsies, excision/removal of skin lesions, intralesional steroid injections and cryotherapy.
Dr Cooke is responsible for the training and supervision of the ICATS specialist dermatology nurses, ICATS GPSIs and hospital practitioners that work alongside the secondary care dermatology unit within the Trust.
Dr Cooke is involved in Project Echo which aims to enhance dermatology teaching in primary care.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Olivia Dolan is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological / Mohs Surgeon. Her specialist interests are Mohs Micrographic Surgery, melanoma and the epidemiology of skin cancer.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Medical Director
- Owner
- Vascular Surgeon
Dr McHenry launched the Belfast Skin Clinic in 2016 in a new dedicated purpose built facility. It was established with the aim of providing integrated care for the complete range of skin and skin related disorders by consultants who are recognised experts in their field.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Ronan Brennan is a consultant dermatologist in the Belfast trust. He graduated from National University of Galway in 2011 and following postgraduate core medical training, completed dermatology specialist training in Belfast in 2019.
Areas of expertise include paediatric dermatology, skin cancer and general dermatology.
He also has a strong interest in medical education and has completed a master's degree in clinical education from QUB in 2019.
Qualifications
MB BCH BAO National University of Ireland Galway 2011
Dr Rahman is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist. Dr Rahman's area of expertise include paediatric dermatology, skin cancer, vulval dermatology and general dermatology.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Dr Clements is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist who began her training at the Dermatology Centre in Manchester in 2005. She then trained at St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and spent a further 3 years in clinical research, gaining a PhD in Genetic Skin Disease. She underwent her specialist training in Belfast and is a Consultant Dermatologist at the Belfast City Hospital.
Karen has been instrumental in assisting the Owner/Director Dr Pamela McHenry in driving the growth of the clinic forward and upwards using her extensive knowledge of Dermatology, Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic treatments and services to meet this.
With her substantial experience working in Plastic Surgery for 20 years in the NHS and then being employed in the Independent Private Healthcare Sector since 2004, she has a wealth of expertise that is invaluable to the clinic and its' team.
She started working with the Belfast Skin Clinic when it was just newly opened in 2016 and took over as Registered Nurse Manager in 2017.
Karen is a very conscientious and experienced Registered Nurse Manager whose track record of RQIA inspection reports speak for themselves in the 2 specialised clinics that she has managed.
She also has been the ISO Quality Manager for ISO 9001-2015 in 2 establishments.
This shows that all regulatory standards are being met and maintained under her leadership as the RQIA inspection reports show that from year to year there have been no requirements or recommendations for improvements.
As new services are implemented, Karen will investigate these in great depth to ensure that they meet the standards we wish every client to experience. She will also communicate with the necessary Regulatory Bodies ensuring that all legislation is strictly adhered to. She is dedicated to expansion, improvement and committed to achieving the highest standards for all of our clients.
Liese is a very experienced nurse with 30+ years of nursing practice completed all over the world. She has previously worked for nearly 20 years in New York with some of the most respected and renown Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons in USA. Her expertise and knowledge of skin conditions and treatment is unsurpassable compared to her peers in this field of medicine.
Liese is the Registered Laser Supervisor for the Belfast Skin Clinic and is committed to maintaining the highest levels of patient safety and care whilst adhering to all the regulations and legislation necessary to achieve this.
Due to her extensive knowledge in Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and numerous different Laser machines, she is an expert in this field. On numerous occasions, Liese has referred patients onto the Dermatologists with a suspicious lesion that has unfortunately resulted in a serious diagnosis. In the wrong hands, these patients could have been treated inappropriately for a potentially serious condition elsewhere.
Liese believes very strongly that knowledge is power and is continuously updating her training and skills to ensure the upmost safety for her patients and staff.
Her standards of patient care are impeccable, and she will always err on the side of caution rather than treat someone incorrectly.
She has a great working relationship with the RQIA and Lasermet and her excellent Audit and Inspection results are testament to this.
Marian has advised clients with a range of skin issues and other chronic conditions at her private clinic. She offers nutrition and lifestyle guidance to help them resolve underlying health problems and promote optimal health. Her integrative and complementary approach supports clients with acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dry, dull and lifeless skin, and other skin problems - identifying issues related to hormonal imbalances, immunity, digestion and inflammation which can contribute to such skin conditions.
Job Titles:
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, MSc, PGC, BSc, INMP
Maryam with more than 23 years of experience and knowledge in non-surgical cosmetic treatments, is now providing advanced aesthetic service in Belfast Skin Clinic.
Maryam is an Independent Nurse Prescriber and will provide professional, expert advice on recommended plans, treatments, and cosmeceutical skin products. She will also refer patients directly to our Consultant Medical team for alternative treatment if required.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Vascular Surgeon
Miss Julie Reid is Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, based in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. She offers treatments for all aspects of venous disease and has a large amount of experience in the latest minimally invasive techniques for treating varicose veins and thread veins.
Miss Michelle Gibson is a Specialty Doctor in Plastic Surgery and has worked in the Northern Ireland Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Service since 2004. In addition to her NHS commitments, Miss Gibson has a specialist interest in Aesthetic Medicine and is experienced in non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Miss McAllister is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at the Ulster Hospital Dundonald.
She qualified from Queen's University Belfast in 1999, and after completing core surgical training, spent just over two years as a Research Fellow at the University of Toronto. She was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2007 from Queen's University Belfast for her research work.
Miss McAllister trained in Plastic Surgery in Belfast and Dublin, and undertook further research into wound healing, as an Academic Clinical Lecturer at Queen's University. She was awarded the Hunter Doig Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2017, for the quality of her clinical and research work, and commitment to surgical education.
After completing clinical training, Miss McAllister worked as a Senior Oncoplastic Fellow in the Welsh Unit for Burns & Plastic Surgery. She was appointed as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in 2019. Miss McAllister has a special interest in the management of patients with skin cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Mr Lannon has a special interest in Head and Neck Oncology, Skin Cancer and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Mr Price graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2004 having completed an Intercalated BSc in Pathology for which he was awarded a 1st class honours. He completed basic surgical training in Northern Ireland, during which his interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery developed. He subsequently worked in Plastic surgery units in Edinburgh and Bristol before returning to Belfast and was appointed a national training number in Northern Ireland.
During his period of training he also achieved Diplomas with Distinction in Trauma Surgery at the University of Swansea and in Medical Education at Queen's University Belfast.
He undertook a fellowship in Newcastle upon Tyne gaining further experience in Head & neck reconstruction and microsurgical breast reconstruction. He returned to Belfast and on completion of his training, was appointed as a substantive Plastic Surgeon with interest in Head and Neck Reconstruction to the University of Plymouth NHS Trust.
Mr Price has a special interest in skin cancer and head and neck reconstruction. He regularly works with other surgical specialties including ENT, Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery to treat patients who require complex surgery and reconstruction. He sits on the Head and Neck and Skin cancer MDTs and is also a member of the regional facial palsy MDT for the Southwest region of England.
Mr Price works between Plymouth and the Belfast Skin clinic where he offers service in the surgical management of benign and malignant skin lesions, scar management, hand surgery and minor aesthetic procedures.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mr Stephen White is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty interest in Oculoplastics. Mr White is an oculoplastic surgeon specialising in disorders of the eyelids, tear apparatus and the eye socket.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Ms Black is a highly qualified plastic surgeon with special interest in skin oncology, burns and burns reconstruction reflected in her NHS practice. She has experience in orthopaedic, general, vascular, cardiothoracic, neuro and paediatric surgery dealing with complex wounds and soft tissue reconstruction.
Job Titles:
- Vascular and Endovascular Consultant
Job Titles:
- Skin Therapist and Facialist
Pamela Ferguson is an experienced skin therapist and facialist, with 27 years of industry experience.
Job Titles:
- Business Support Assistant