Dr Amin Karim
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP
GMC number: 4314554
Practising since: 1997
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Monday 09:00–13:00
- Wednesday 09:00–17:00
- Thursday 09:00–16:00 or 12:30–16:00
- Friday 09:00–16:00 or 12:30–16:00
- Overview
About
Dr Amin Karim is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist in Chichester, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including skin cancer, moles and rashes.
Dr Karim has been practising dermatology for over 20 years and is widely respected for his clear, reassuring approach and high standard of patient care. He trained at the renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, one of the UK’s leading centres for skin disease, where he developed advanced expertise in skin cancer and dermatological surgery.
He provides fast access to expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions and has a particular interest in skin cancer and early diagnosis, helping patients detect and treat problems quickly and effectively.
He has worked at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital for over 15 years, alongside his roles in local NHS dermatology services.
He is known for:
- Explaining conditions in clear, simple language
- Offering honest advice on treatment options
- Providing rapid diagnosis and reassurance
- Focusing on both medical outcomes and cosmetic results
Patients consistently value his thorough consultations, friendly manner and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with concerning moles or possible skin cancer.
Conditions treated
- Benign skin lumps
- Mole assessment, monitoring and removal
- Skin cancers
- Precancerous sun damage
- Photodynamic therapy
- Hair loss
- Acne and rosacea
- Allergies and allergy testing
- Skin rashes
- Eczema and psoriasis
- Warts and keratoses.
Treatments and tests offered
- General skin checks
- Mole assessments
- Skin tags and seborrheic warts
- Cryotherapy and cryosurgery
- Steroid injections for keloid scars
- Removal of lipomas, cysts and other benign skin lesions
- Skin cancer surgery
- Complex surgery (flaps/grafts)
- Skin biopsy
- Photodynamic therapy for precancerous sun damage and skin cancers
- Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for underarm sweating
- Allergy patch testing
- Skin fungal analysis.
Other interests
Skin cancer, skin surgery, skin rashes.
Personal interests
Skiing, swimming.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Amin Karim at Nuffield Health
- Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- Cryotherapy
- Skin cancer surgery
- Mole assessment
Locations Dr Amin Karim works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Association of Dermatologists
- Medical Protection Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Dermatologist, Sussex Community Dermatology Service
- Consultant Dermatologist, Worthing Laser & Skin Clinics
Insurers Dr Amin Karim works with
Dr Amin Karim works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Simplyhealth
- Benenden Health
- Health-on-Line
- Police Mutual
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Amin Karim does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Amin Karim does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Amin Karim does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.