Dr Richard Woolf

About Dr Richard Woolf

Dr Richard Woolf is a consultant dermatologist at both the Cleveland Clinic London and the St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London. He specializes in the treatment of adult patients with general dermatology conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, and he conducts skin cancer screening consultations. Additionally, he is a specialist in the treatment of severe eczema and psoriasis. Dr Woolf adopts a holistic and empathic approach, ensuring that patients are actively involved in their treatment decisions. Dr Woolf graduated with distinction from the University of Bristol in 2006. Following his general medical training, he pursued an academic pathway in dermatology at St John’s Institute, completing a prestigious MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship and an NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureship. In 2015, he was awarded a PhD in skin immunobiology from King’s College London, focusing on the immune system of the skin. He became an NHS Consultant Dermatologist at St John’s Institute in 2018, was appointed Clinical Lead for medical dermatology in 2021 and Joint Service Lead in 2023.. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Woolf is deeply involved in dermatology research, serving as a chief investigator and principal investigator for numerous clinical trials of innovative treatments for eczema, psoriasis, and related skin conditions. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to dermatology textbooks, and is frequently invited to lecture at national and international cmeetings on the latest treatments in dermatology.