Dr Shamali Hoque is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist of over 16 years. She specialises in Skin Cancer, Medical and Inflammatory skin conditions including Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema and Paediatric Dermatology. She performs skin surgery as well as Botox for Hyperhidrosis.

Dr Hoque was the Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Lewisham NHS Trust for four years and prior to that, Skin Cancer Lead for ten years. She is currently the Research Lead for Dermatology and Lead for the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics Interventions Register at Lewisham NHS Trust. She is a Clinical Supervisor to Dermatology trainees and was previously Educational Supervisor to trainees for over ten years.

She is part of the Community Dermatology Multidisciplinary team at Lewisham NHS Trust and was a key member of the ‘Skin Matters’ Working group that optimised referral pathways for Dermatology patients. She is actively involved in teaching trainees and medical students and delivers regular educational meetings for GPs.  She performs national and local Audits and has peer-reviewed publications in her areas of interest in Dermatology.

She was a Council member for the Dermatology Section of The Royal Society of Medicine for three years. She was also the South London Representative for the British Association of Dermatologists for four years.

Training

Dr Hoque graduated in Pharmacology with First Class Honours from University College London prior to studying medicine. She received her MBBS from Barts and The Royal London Hospital Medical College with a distinction in Medical Ethics. She completed Specialist Dermatology training at St George's Hospital and St John's Institute of Dermatology which also included training in Genitourinary/HIV medicine.

Appointment as Consultant

Dr Hoque was awarded her CCST in 2006. She was appointed as a Dermatology Consultant at Lewisham NHS Trust in 2007.

Consultations

Dr Hoque aims to provide a dedicated, patient-centred, holistic approach to delivering a high standard of care. The burden of skin diseases on patients is often underestimated and her aim is to achieve the best treatment outcomes for her patients. This involves looking into the causes of the skin condition, trigger factors and using the most up to date, safe and effective treatments that are available.

Patient Feedback

“I am really pleased with my experience I had with Dr Hoque. She was always happy to answer all the questions I had throughout my treatment and I always felt comfortable.”

“Dr Hoque was amazing, I struggled for years with keloid scars, but she was clear, concise and methodical in her approach. Had a great bedside manner and minimised the pain of the procedures, and now I can finally feel more comfortable in my own skin! Thank you Dr Hoque.”

“Calm and reassuring manner. Allows patient to take time to explain reason for consultation and to ask as many questions as patient wishes. Explains her conclusions clearly.”

Treatments Offered:

• Acne
• Aged and Sun-damaged Skin
• Birthmarks
• Blistering Disorders
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Fungal / Skin Infections
• Genital Dermatology
• Hair Loss
• Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
• Keloids
• Mole check
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Skin Cancer including screening
• Urticaria (Hives)
• Vasculitis
• Vitiligo
• Warts (Viral)

Procedures offered

• Dermoscopy
• Mole Removal
• Skin Biopsy / Shave and cautery / Punch Biopsy / Excision
• Cryotherapy ( Liquid Nitrogen )
• Intralesional Steroid injection
• Botox for Hyperhidrosis

• General dermatology
• Skin cancer
• Genital dermatology
• Paediatric dermatology
• Excision of skin lesions

• British Association of Dermatologists 
• Royal Society of Medicine
• Royal College of Physicians
• British Medical Association
• General Medical Council
• Medical Protection Society