Wharfedale Dermatology Clinic is a specialist community dermatology service provided by Grange Park Surgery under a contract with West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). Established in 2003, we provide local assessment, advice and treatment for patients with a wide range of skin conditions, working closely with local GPs.
Where we provide clinics
The service is delivered from four local GP surgeries:
- Grange Park Surgery
- Springs Medical Centre (IG Medical)
- Addingham Medical Centre
- Grassington Medical Practice
Specialist skin surgery is provided at IG Medical in Ilkley
Our team
Our team includes five GPs with specialist dermatology training, supported by a Healthcare Assistant. Skin surgery is performed at Springs Lane medical centre by GPs with specialist training in this field. The service is supported by consultant dermatologist Dr K London.
Clinic times
Monday morning – Grange Park Surgery
Tuesday morning and afternoon – Addingham Medical Centre
Wednesday morning – Springs Medical Centre (IG Medical)
Thursday morning and afternoon – Grassington Medical Practice
Friday morning – Springs Medical Centre (IG Medical)
What we offer
We provide assessment, advice and treatment for a wide range of dermatological conditions, working in partnership with local GPs to support the management of patients with skin conditions.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include:
- Oral medication
- Creams and ointments
- Specialist skin surgery
- Advice and education to help you understand and manage your skin condition
We take a holistic approach to care, with a strong emphasis on patient education and supporting people to manage their skin condition themselves wherever possible.
Who can use this service?
The service is available to patients with a dermatological (skin) condition where specialist community dermatology assessment, advice or treatment would be beneficial.
Patients are referred to the service by their GP.
Specialist Services
Vulval Dermatology
We offer a specialist vulval dermatology service for patients referred by their GP. This service is provided by a female GP with specialist dermatology training.
Skin Lesions Requiring Urgent Assessment
We offer a service for patients with skin lesions where their GP would value an urgent opinion. Patients are seen within four weeks by a member of our GP dermatology team.
Referrals and Appointments
Patients can be referred to the service by their GP through the Choose and Book system or via electronic referral.
Appointments are arranged through Grange Park Surgery, where the administration team for the service is based.
If you need to change or cancel an appointment, please contact Grange Park Surgery as soon as possible so that your appointment can be rearranged and the appointment slot offered to another patient.
