Dr Nicholas M Craven
Qualifications
BM BCh, MA, FRCP
GMC number: 3322730
Practising since: 1989
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Tuesday PM
- Thursday AM & PM
- Saturday AM
- Overview
About
Dr Craven is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist with over 26 years of consultant‑level expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. He trained at some of the UK’s most respected institutions, including Cambridge, Oxford, and Manchester, and has built a reputation for delivering thorough, evidence‑based and compassionate dermatological care.
Expertise & conditions treated
Dr Craven provides specialist assessment and treatment for both common and complex dermatological conditions, including:
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Scabies and other rashes
Skin Cancer & Pre‑Cancerous Conditions
- Melanoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Bowen’s disease
- Actinic keratoses
- Sun‑damaged skin
Mole Checks & Minor Surgery
- Full mole checks
- Mole removal
- Skin lesion assessment
- Benign lesion treatment (e.g., seborrhoeic keratoses)
Hair & Scalp Disorders
- All types of hair loss, including alopecia
- Scalp conditions
Acne & Facial Skin Concerns
- Acne and acne scarring
- Rosacea
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Fungal and facial skin infections
Allergy Testing
- Skin allergy assessment
- Patch testing for contact dermatitis
Pigmentation Conditions
- Vitiligo
- Other pigmentary disorders
Special interests
- General Dermatology
- Dermoscopy
- Diagnosis and management of skin cancers
- Patch testing
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Nicholas M Craven at Nuffield Health
- Mole removal
- Skin surgery
- Allergy testing
- Dermatological surgery
Locations Dr Nicholas M Craven works with
Related experience
Memberships
- British Association of Dermatologists
Other posts held
- Consultant Dermatologist, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Insurers Dr Nicholas M Craven works with
Dr Nicholas M Craven works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Health-on-Line
- PHC
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Nicholas M Craven does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Nicholas M Craven does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Nicholas M Craven does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.