Dr Rabi Nambi
Qualifications
MD, DD, DNB
GMC number: 4626435
Practising since: 1990
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Weekly Wednesday 17:30 - 20:30
- Overview
About
I am a Consultant Dermatologist with over 35 years of experience in treating skin conditions. I have been working as a Consultant in Derby since 2005.
I am passionate about dermatology and helping you achieve healthy skin. My aim is to provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, tailored to your needs.
I have worked in dermatology across many hospitals in the UK. I bring a wide range of clinical experience to my practice.
I am committed to staying up to date with modern, evidence‑based treatments. I focus on providing clear advice and practical solutions to improve your skin.
Areas of expertise
I diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions, including:
- Acne, eczema and psoriasis
- Chronic and complex skin diseases
- Skin rashes and dermatitis
- Urticaria (hives) and allergic skin conditions
- Skin lesions and mole assessments, including mole mapping
- Skin cancers, including melanoma
- Skin tags, cysts and benign (non‑cancerous) tumours
- Vitiligo (loss of skin pigment)
- Facial skin conditions
Specialist care
I provide focused, efficient consultations. I aim to identify the problem quickly and start the right treatment as soon as possible.
I use evidence‑based treatments to achieve the best possible results for your skin health.
Experience and achievements
- Consultant Dermatologist in Derby since 2005
- Over 35 years of dermatology experience
- Extensive clinical experience across UK hospitals
- Published in leading dermatology journals
- Contributor to dermatology textbooks
- Featured in national newspapers
- Awarded British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) Dermatology Clinician of the Year 2025
My approach
I place you at the centre of your care. I focus on providing expert, patient‑focused treatment that delivers real improvement.
I will explain your diagnosis clearly and discuss your treatment options. My goal is to help you feel confident, supported and reassured throughout your care.
Special interests
- Chronic and complex skin diseases
Personal interests
- Table Tennis: primary personal hobby and sporting interest is table tennis.Team Camaraderie & Hiking
- Annual Team Walks: I place an immense focus on workplace family culture. I organise and lead a yearly Dermatology team walk through the local region to build camaraderie across our entire nursing, secretarial, and medical team.
Languages spoken
Tamil, English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Rabi Nambi at Nuffield Health
- Skin surgery
- Dermatological surgery
Locations Dr Rabi Nambi works with
Related experience
Research
- National Consultant Network Lead: Serving as the Lead Clinician for Consultant Connect's teledermatology branch, he has been at the forefront of researching how digital advice, guidance, and remote imaging can reduce waiting lists. [1, 2]
- Referral Triage Validation: His active data modeling explores how Primary Care Dermatology (PCD) triage networks can successfully screen skin lesions via GPs with extended training, preventing thousands of unnecessary hospital outpatient visits. [1, 2]
Memberships
- British Association of Dermatologists
Other posts held
- Consultant Dermatologist, Derby Hospitals NHS Trust
Insurers Dr Rabi Nambi works with
Dr Rabi Nambi works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- The Exeter
Declaration
Dr Rabi Nambi does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Rabi Nambi does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Rabi Nambi does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.