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Dermatology Services (conditions of the skin)
Dermatology Clinics
Contact: Ward 5 - Sister Jenny Atkinson (0191) 282 5599 / Clinics - Sister Anne Pitkeathley (0191) 282 9199
We are Moving !
Please note that our Dermatology Department including all outpatient clinics will be moving to their new home in the New Victoria Wing. The Dermatology Department will be moved to Ward 5 New Victoria Wing of the RVI, you will find us on level 2 at the top of the escalators in the Main Atrium. See the map below for details of how to get to us.How to find the new Dermatology department
Directions to the ward from the New Victoria WingShow [+] Hide [-]
- Enter the main entrance and keep to the left hand side there you will see the lift opposite main reception desk or the escalators.
- Enter the lift or escalators to level 02 upon exiting turn right and just after the stairs turn left and follow the corridor until arriving at your destination on your right hand side.
Directions to the ward from Leazes WingShow [+] Hide [-]
- Enter Leazes Wing main entrance, walk past the reception desk and turn right when you reach the café.
- Walk down this corridor until you reach a large glazed atrium; enter the lift or stairs on your left hand side of the atrium. Select level 02 and exit lift or stair and turn left follow the corridor until arriving at your destination on your left hand side.
Directions to the ward from the Multi Storey Car ParkShow [+] Hide [-]
- Enter the hospital from the multi-storey car park and take your immediate left follow the corridor and just before the stairs take a right and follow the corridor until arriving at your destination on your right hand side.
Dermatology Outpatient Clinics
We hold a range of specialist clinics in the Dermatology Outpatient Department which is made up of two different areas:
- Blue Zone
- Yellow Zone
You will find a list of clinics which we offer under "Wards and Clinics" - click on the clinic of your choice for further information.
If you would like further information on any of the services and clinics we provide please contact Sister Jenny Atkinson on (0191) 282 5599 for Ward 5 RVI (NVW) and Sister Anne Pitkeathley for all clinics on (0191) 282 9199, or speak to your GP who will be able to refer you to be seen by one of our Consultant Dermatologists or Specialist Nurses.
