Professor Mohammed Al Abadie
Qualifications
MBBS, DSBD, PhD, FRCP
GMC number: 4246217
Practising since: 1987
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Monday PM
- Thursday PM
- Friday PM
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About
Professor Mohammed Al Abadie is a highly distinguished Consultant Dermatologist and the current Clinical Director of Dermatology at North Cumbria Integrated NHS Foundation Trust. With over 30 years of service, he has held senior leadership roles across multiple NHS Trusts, including as Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Director at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in clinical dermatology, strategic leadership, and medical education.
Professor Al Abadie has been instrumental in advancing NHS dermatological services, pioneering several specialist initiatives such as paediatric dermatology, vascular laser therapy, skin cancer and teledermatology. He is also the architect of the Dermatology Clinical Fellowship Programme for junior doctors and has played a pivotal role in establishing innovative nurse-led clinics across areas such as skin cancer, ultraviolet light therapy, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, and biological treatments.
He is fully accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) and holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians London (FRCP), Fellowship of the Royal College of physicians Edinburgh (FRCP), and the Fellowship Royal College of physicians and Surgeons Glasgow (FRCP). Academically, he holds a PhD in Dermatology from the University of Sheffield and a Diploma in Dermatology from Cardiff. He is an active member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the European Academy of Dermatology (EADV), the British Association of Dermatology (BAD), and is a Formal International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
In the academic arena, Professor Al Abadie has held successive honorary appointments, including Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, and currently Professor at the University of Central Lancashire Medical School (UCLAN). He has also held a visiting Professorship at Mount Sinai Medical School, New York, USA. He is a seasoned examiner for OSCEs, Specialty Boards, and MD degree assessments, and has served as Clinical Lead and Senior Academy Tutor for medical education.
Internationally recognised for his contributions to dermatology, he is a regular speaker and chair at national and global conferences. His extensive body of peer-reviewed publications has earned critical acclaim, and he is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology.
Beyond the NHS, Professor Al Abadie brings decades of experience from the private sector, including his work at the renowned Nuffield Hospital and his prestigious practice on Harley Street, London.
Special interests
- Skin rashes, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis
- Acne and rosacea
- Allergy testing
- Lesions and mole assessment ie cosmetic removal, melanoma, skin lesions
- Pigmentation problems ie hypo and hyperpigmentation
- Hair loss – investigation and treatment.
Personal interests
Classical music, travel, football.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor Mohammed Al Abadie at Nuffield Health
- Skin surgery
- Mole removal
- Skin pigmentation
- Dermatological surgery
- Mole assessment
- Excision of skin lesion
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Research
Professor Al Abadie is also a national and international speaker with a long list of publications in Peer Review, Medical Journals, including the Rook Textbook of Dermatology. He has also chaired many meetings - most recently in Munich and Dubai.
- Research in Noval treatment of Excimer Laser & Needling Technique in moderate to severe vitiligo
- Re-Cell – cell culture of melanocytes into affected areas of vitiligo -research new treatment for vitiligo
- New Cosmetic Treatment for Sebaceous Hyperplasia (under research)
- Treatment of Stretch marks with Needling Technique (under research)
- Investigation of causes of hair loss in women
- Tele-dermatology research. Assessing the various aspects of such technology in Dermatology practice in the city and rural areas
- In studying the psychological, psychosocial aspects and stress related factor in-patients with skin disorders. Currently researching eczema, vitiligo, rosacea and hair loss
- Immunopathological studies on the localisation of neuropeptides and different neuronal markers in the pathogenesis of skin disorders including psoriasis, eczema, nodular prurigo and vitiligo
- Clinical trials.
Memberships
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physician (FRCP) Glasgow
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) Edinburgh
- Doctorate degree (PhD) Sheffield
- Member European Academy of Dermatology (MEADV)
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Medical Association
Insurers Professor Mohammed Al Abadie works with
Professor Mohammed Al Abadie works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Freedom Health
- Simplyhealth
- WPA
- APRIL
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa On Demand
- Childsure
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- Health-on-Line
- HealthFund
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- PHC
- SecureHealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Professor Mohammed Al Abadie does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor Mohammed Al Abadie does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Professor Mohammed Al Abadie does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.
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