Dr Chris Harland

Qualifications

MA (Cambridge); MB,BS (London); FRCP (London)

GMC number: 2820158

Practising since: 1983

Specialties

Dermatology

Consultation times

  • Alternate Tuesday 8.30am - 12.15pm
  • Alternate Thursdays 2pm - 5pm

About

Dr Christopher Harland is an experienced Dermatologist, having entered the speciality in 1987. Since then, he has accrued over 30 years of experience at leading NHS Trusts.

Dr Harland qualified in medicine with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1983 in London; an MA at Cambridge University (1987, first class honours); and a Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians (1998). Other memberships include the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) and St John’s Dermatological Society and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

Honours: President of St John’s Dermatology Society (2016-2017); President of Dermatology Section, RSM (2020-2021); consultant skin oncologist and member of melanoma/skin cancer team at The Royal Marsden Hospitals (2012-2023); Lead Clinician in Skin Cancer at Epsom & St Helier (ESTH) University Hospitals NHS Trust 20 years; Clinical Sub-Dean ESTH (2007-2013)

Specialist interests: mole checks/skin cancer diagnosis; surgical treatment in conjunction with consultant maxillofacial and plastic surgeons; Dermoscopy for sub-surface visualisation of suspicious lesions.

Surgical treatment for lipomas and cysts, cosmetic dermatology, and laser treatment are no longer offered. Dr Harland only sees adults.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:
  • Skin Cancer Screening 
  • Mole checks
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • General Dermatology

Special interests

  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Mole Checks
  • Dermoscopy
  • Skin Surgery (non-cosmetic)
  • Immunotherapy Skin Reactions

Personal interests

Ex-international squash player (over 45s, 50s) with six England caps; sports enthusiast, painting (water colours).

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Chris Harland at Nuffield Health

  • Mole removal
  • Skin cancer surgery
  • Mole assessment
  • Excision of skin lesion

Locations Dr Chris Harland works with

  • 53 Parkside, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5NX

    020 8971 8000
    Overall rating
    Good

Related experience

Research

Over 100 peer reviewed publications, including Skin Cancer and Laser Therapy.

Memberships

  • British Association of Dermatologists
  • Royal Society of Medicine
  • St Johns Dermatological Society

Other posts held

  • Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Insurers Dr Chris Harland works with

Dr Chris Harland works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aetna
  • AIG Direct
  • Allianz
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Global
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Cigna
  • Cigna International
  • CS Healthcare
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • Freedom Health
  • Healix
  • Health-on-Line
  • Healthcare RM
  • National Friendly Society
  • Police Mutual
  • SAGA
  • Simplyhealth
  • Standard Life
  • The Exeter Friendly
  • Universal Provident
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • WPA

Declaration

Dr Chris Harland does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Chris Harland does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Chris Harland does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.