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Dr Ravi Ratnavel

London

Summary

Established dermatology consultant leading dermatology services with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary setting at Cleveland Clinic London.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Consultant Dermatologist

Cleveland Clinic London
London
02.2020 - Current

Clinic lead for dermatology at Cleveland Clinic London. Senior dermatology consultant responsible for establishing the new department, recruiting colleagues and delivering clinical services in a multidisciplinary setting.

  • Devised detailed project plans with clear milestones, encouraging team focus and direction.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement methods.
  • Collaborated with other specialists for comprehensive patient care.
  • Drafted procedure manuals and standard operating procedures.

Clinical Medical Director (Dermatology)

Omnes Healthcare
London
05.2020 - 03.2025
  • Increased staff productivity with regular performance reviews.
  • Evaluated staff performances regularly to maintain highest levels of professionalism.
  • Reviewed and updated clinical guidelines for best practice adherence by the team members.
  • Improved patient care by streamlining hospital processes.

Consultant Dermatologist

NHS / Private
Buckinghamshire / Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trusts
01.1998 - 09.2019

Consultant dermatologist responsible for the diagnosis and management of cutaneous diseases, providing a regional service for NHS and private patients. Multiples professional roles including specialist skin cancer MDT lead, Service Delivery Unit director, and Training Programme Director (Oxford Deanery). Provided a highly regarded multi-disciplinary referral service for rare skin cancers and challenging inflammatory diseases.

Senior Registrar and Clinical Tutor

St John’s Institute, London
08.1995 - 12.1997

Lecturer London and Barts Hospital

University of London
01.1994 - 07.1995

Registrar in Dermatology

Cambridge University Hospitals
04.1992 - 01.1994

Education

MBBS - Medicine and Surgery

UMDS (St Thomas) University of London

M.A. - Honorary Degree

Trinity College, Oxford University

DM - Genetic disorders of skin

Trinity College, Oxford University

Bachelor of Arts - Physiological Sciences

Trinity College, Oxford University

MRCP(UK) -

Royal College of Physicians
London

Skills

Diagnostic dermatologist performing clinicopathological correlation with subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology Medical and surgical management of cutaneous malignancies Education and training for postgraduate doctors with past formal appointments at Oxford and Cardiff Universities Clinical leadership for team of consultant dermatologists

Affiliations

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physcians (FRCP since 2002)
  • Member of British Association of Dermatologists (1994)
  • Fellow of the Royal Scociety of Medicine

Additional Information

Private Practice: https://www.ratnavel.com

Patient Reviews: https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/dr-ravi-ratnavel, https://www.doctify.com/uk/specialist/dr-ravi-ratnavel

Author of original scientific publications, reviews and textbook chapters: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/raviratnavel

Timeline

Clinical Medical Director (Dermatology)

Omnes Healthcare
05.2020 - 03.2025

Consultant Dermatologist

Cleveland Clinic London
02.2020 - Current

Consultant Dermatologist

NHS / Private
01.1998 - 09.2019

Senior Registrar and Clinical Tutor

St John’s Institute, London
08.1995 - 12.1997

Lecturer London and Barts Hospital

University of London
01.1994 - 07.1995

Registrar in Dermatology

Cambridge University Hospitals
04.1992 - 01.1994

DM - Genetic disorders of skin

Trinity College, Oxford University

M.A. - Honorary Degree

Trinity College, Oxford University

MBBS - Medicine and Surgery

UMDS (St Thomas) University of London

Bachelor of Arts - Physiological Sciences

Trinity College, Oxford University

MRCP(UK) -

Royal College of Physicians
Dr Ravi Ratnavel