The London Dermatology Centre

What The London Dermatology Centre does

The London Dermatology Centre is a privately-held, consultant-led dermatology clinic founded in 2005 by Dr Sunil Chopra and located at 69 Wimpole Street in Marylebone's Harley Medical District, central London. The clinic delivers medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care across adult and paediatric dermatology, treating over 3,000 conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, alopecia, melasma, keloids, and birthmarks. The clinical team comprises four GMC-registered consultant dermatologists (Dr Sunil Chopra, Dr Alla Altayeb, Dr Abirami Pararajasingam, Dr Ien Chan), an aesthetic doctor, an MSc-qualified dermatology nurse surgeon, and a psychotherapist addressing the emotional impact of skin conditions. Service delivery is supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, IPL lasers, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, mole mapping, dermatoscopy, VISIA skin analysis, allergy patch testing) and an on-site pharmacy enabling same-day biopsy and medication dispensing.

The business operates as a single-site private clinic generating revenue from four primary streams: (1) medical dermatology consultations and treatments (professional services), (2) cosmetic/aesthetic procedures including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, Fraxel laser, IPL rejuvenation, thread lifts, and non-surgical body contouring, (3) insurance-reimbursed services billed to Aviva, Cigna, and WPA, and (4) prescription medications dispensed from the on-site pharmacy. Pricing is quote-based with aesthetic consultations starting from £60; video/phone consultations are charged at parity with in-clinic appointments. Distribution runs through a Semble.io-powered online booking platform, extended-hours phone lines, the clinic's condition-specific SEO-optimised website, and insurance provider referrals. The clinic is CQC-registered (Provider ID 1-111005669) with all consultants GMC-registered and nursing staff NMC-registered, satisfying UK private healthcare compliance baselines.

Name

The London Dermatology Centre

Legal name

The London Dermatology Centre

Website

https://london-dermatology-centre.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The London Dermatology Centre is a private consultant-led dermatology clinic in central London founded in 2005, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care through GMC-registered dermatologists, on-site diagnostics, and an in-house pharmacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Medical dermatology
• Skin cancer treatment
• Dermatological surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Consultations and Treatments: Consultant dermatologist consultations and treatments for medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and other dermatological disorders. Includes procedures, biopsies, and prescribed medications.
2. Cosmetic/Aesthetic Treatments: Aesthetic procedures including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, IPL, Fraxel laser, thread lifts, and other non-surgical cosmetic enhancements.
3. Insurance-Reimbursed Services: Services covered by health insurance plans including Aviva, Cigna, and WPA, where the clinic bills insurance providers directly for eligible treatments.
4. Prescription Medications: Medications dispensed from the on-site pharmacy following consultations, providing a convenient source of prescribed treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The London Dermatology Centre is a private dermatology clinic in central London delivering medical, cosmetic/aesthetic, and surgical dermatology services to individual patients. Treatments span skin cancer assessment and surgery, acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks, laser resurfacing (Fraxel, Clear+Brilliant, IPL), anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, chemical peels, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and patch testing. The clinic is staffed by consultant dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, a nurse, and a psychotherapist, and accepts insured patients from Aviva, Cigna, and WPA.

Product overview

The London Dermatology Centre is a private consultant-led dermatology clinic providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care services. Founded over 19 years ago, the clinic offers specialist services organised into General Dermatology (covering conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, alopecia), Aesthetic Treatments (including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, laser therapies, Fraxel, IPL, chemical peels, thread lifts), Surgical Procedures (Mohs surgery, cryotherapy, mole removal), and Allergy/Testing Services (patch testing, blood tests, mole mapping). The clinic features an in-house pharmacy, on-site diagnostic capabilities including dermoscopy and biopsy, and provides both in-person and video/phone consultations. Services are delivered by GMC-registered consultant dermatologists, aesthetic practitioners, and specialist nurses across adult and paediatric dermatology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Consultations and Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• Test results available within 1-2 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AvivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider accepting Aviva policyholders for dermatology consultations and treatments at the clinic. The clinic helps patients manage insurance-related financial details.
• CignacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider accepting Cigna policyholders for dermatology consultations and treatments. Clinic staff assist with insurance coordination.
• WPA (Western Provident Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK health insurance provider whose members can access dermatology services at the clinic with insurance coverage.
• Local LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local laboratories for processing biopsy and blood test specimens. Results typically available within 1-2 days. The blood test laboratory is located nearby the clinic.
• Care Quality CommissioncoreOthersThe clinic is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Circle Health Group: UK private hospital and clinic operator (incorporating BMI Healthcare) offering dermatology services in many regions. Comparable as an insured, multi-site private dermatology provider, though broader in clinical scope.
• HCA Healthcare UK: Major private hospital operator in London (e.g., The Harley Street Clinic, London Bridge Hospital) offering dermatology as part of broader inpatient and outpatient private care. Sets the upper-bound benchmark for insured, multi-specialty private dermatology in the same geography.
• Spire Healthcare: Large UK private hospital group with outpatient dermatology services across its network. Comparable as an accredited provider for major UK insurers and a competitor for self-pay dermatology referrals.
• sk:n Clinics: Large UK chain of skin clinics offering dermatology consultations, laser, and aesthetic treatments across multiple locations. Provides a multi-site, scaled contrast to the London-only anchor clinic.

Direct peers

• The Private Clinic: Private clinic group offering dermatology, aesthetic treatments, and minor surgical procedures across UK locations including Harley Street. Comparable in self-pay aesthetic-plus-medical positioning.
• The Harley Medical Group: UK private clinic chain focused on cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, including skin rejuvenation and injectables, with clinics across major UK cities. Overlaps with the anchor clinic's aesthetic and skin-quality offerings.
• Cadogan Clinic: Private consultant-led clinic in London's Chelsea offering medical and cosmetic dermatology alongside plastic surgery and aesthetics. Directly comparable in model (consultant-led, self-pay and insured, premium central London location) and overlapping services including skin cancer, acne, mole mapping, and aesthetic injectables.
• The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic: Specialist private dermatology clinic on Harley Street, London, providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Closest direct competitor in geography, specialty focus, and consultant-led delivery model.
• Dr Haus Dermatology: Independent private dermatology clinic in London offering medical and aesthetic skin treatments led by consultant dermatologists. Closely comparable single-specialty, consultant-led model serving self-pay and insured patients.
• Linia Skin & Laser Clinic: London-based private dermatology and skin clinic offering medical and cosmetic dermatology, including laser and injectable treatments. Comparable specialist clinic model with consultant-led delivery in central London.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/the_ldc
• Facebookfacebook.com/LondonDermatologyCentre

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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