Profile

Dr Khawar Hussain is a paediatric and adult consultant dermatologist on the specialist register. He qualified from University College London Medical School and completed his dermatology specialisation training at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.

Alongside his clinical training, he has completed postgraduate academic, teaching and finance & management degrees to ensure a complete holistic approach as a clinician. He has published over sixty peer-reviewed publications, in high-impact factor journals and has won numerous prizes and scholarships (including from Health Education England, The Royal Society of Medicine and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology). 

Dr Hussain is also an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer and Senior Clinical Teacher at Imperial College London. He is actively involved in national guideline committees and numerous research trials in his current role. He has also received commendations from Imperial College London for delivering high-quality teaching to medical students and junior doctors.

Dr Hussain is passionate about delivering the best possible care for his patients and inspiring the next generation of dermatologists.

Professional expertise

• General Adult Dermatology
• General Paediatric Dermatology
• Skin Cancer (including mole checks and removals)
• Inflammatory skin disorders (including eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, all forms of acne)
• Immunodermatology (Immunobullous disorders and immunotherapy related cutaneous side effects)
• Male genital dermatology
• Urticaria
• Skin surgery (including punch biopsies, shave biopsies, excision of skin lesions, intralesional corticosteroids for keloid scars)
• Cryotherapy

Other contributions

• Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London
• Senior Clinical Teacher, Imperial College London
• Research Trial Investigator
• Educational Supervision

Follow this link to access Dr Hussain’s research and publications.

Professional memberships

• General Medical Council
• British Association of Dermatologists
• British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology
• European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology