Consultants at McIndoe Surgical Centre

Consultant Dermatologist

General Dermatology, Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology

Member of the Royal College of Physicians Member of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery Member of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group Member of the British Association of Dermatology

1996

Acne & Acne Scarring Laser Therapy

Bav’s undergraduate training took place at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London. After graduation, he gained a wide range of general dermatology experience through posts at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology, University College, Lewisham, Barts and The Royal London, The Royal Free and St Thomas’ Hospitals. After completing his registrar training, he received specialised training in skin cancer surgery and laser surgery at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology. He is one of a small number of dermatologists in the country who has received recognised training in Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. He also has expertise in the non-surgical treatment of skin cancer, using creams and photo-dynamic therapy. He always aims to use the least invasive procedure whilst successfully removing the cancer. He also has an interest in cosmetic dermatology and gained experience at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, as well as undertaking training at the University of California. He is able to offer botox, fillers, chemical peels and laser treatments. Bav is the lead clinician of the Sussex Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary team and is also actively involved in training GPs, registrars, medical students and nurses in dermatology and dermatological surgery techniques. He is a media spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, assisting the charity to raise awareness of skin health amongst the general public and supporting with their fundraising. He has recently fulfilled his lifelong dream of moving to the seaside with his family.

Skin lesion removal (moles, rodent ulcers, malignant melanoma, sun damaged skin),  Sebaceous cyst (blocked sweat gland) & Lipoma (fatty lump) removal,  Skin Malignancies,