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
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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.