Dr Christina Williams
Qualifications
MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, FHEA
GMC number: 4766405
Practising since: 2000
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Weekly Thursday 09:30 - 14:30
- Overview
About
Dr Christina Williams graduated from the University of Cambridge before completing her postgraduate specialist training in Dermatology at the Centre for Dermatology in Leeds. She was appointed Consultant Dermatologist at York Hospital in 2012.
Dr Williams has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of dermatological conditions, including inflammatory skin disorders such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. She also offers mole checks and provides expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of skin lesions.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Williams has a strong interest in medical education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Special interests
- Management of general dermatological conditions including acne, eczema with a specialist interest in contact dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, connective tissue diseases and vasculitis
- Management of hair and nail disorders and vulval dermatoses
- Mole checks with dermoscopy
- Skin cancer diagnosis and management, excluding Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Other interests
Dr Christina Williams provides consultation on all dermatological and skin-related problems, including hair and nails. She has a special interest in contact dermatitis, in particular hand eczema, and acne. She acts as the Joint Skin Cancer Lead in the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Personal interests
Christina Williams is married and has a young family.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Christina Williams at Nuffield Health
- Skin surgery
- Mole removal
- Cryotherapy
- Skin assessment clinic
- Mole assessment
Locations Dr Christina Williams works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Williams has carried out research into hand dermatitis and allergies as well as the benefits of emollients (moisturisers). She is widely published in peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of topics including skin cancer and the treatment of acne. She is a chapter author in Treatment of Dry Skin Syndrome.
Memberships
- British Association of Dermatologists
- British Medical Association
- Royal College of Physicians
- Medical Defence Union
- British Society of Cutaneous Allergy
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Other posts held
- Consultant Dermatologist, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Tutor, Hull York Medical School
Insurers Dr Christina Williams works with
Dr Christina Williams works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Christina Williams does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Christina Williams does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Christina Williams does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.