Dr Ari Rafiq

BSc (Hons) MBBS DFSRH MRCGP

Dermatologist

Dr Ari Rafiq is an experienced Dermatologist with over a decade of NHS experience. As a specialist in Dermatology and a qualified general practitioner (GP), Dr Rafiq brings a holistic approach to patient care, offering comprehensive treatments that address both skin health and overall well-being.

Dr Rafiq obtained her primary medical qualification from University College London, during which she also obtained a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Physiology. She subsequently underwent her medical training within the London Deanery at Kingston Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital. She has presented her research nationally and was presented with an award for her dissertation research on stem cell transplantation.

Dr Rafiq holds a substantive NHS post as a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology at the Royal Free Hospital, London. She has expertise across a range of NHS settings, treating skin conditions including general adult dermatology, acne, psoriasis and eczema, to more complex cases such as vulval dermatoses and patients requiring skin cancer checks and surveillance. This experience across both primary and secondary care allows Dr Rafiq to understand the intricate connections between general health and skin conditions.

Dr Rafiq is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners, as well as the Primary Care Dermatology Society and the following sub-specialty groups of the BAD: the British Society of Skin Care in Immunocompromised Individuals (BSSCII), The British Hair and Nail Society (BHNS) and The British Cosmetic Dermatology Group (BCDG).

Dr Rafiq offers personalised, patient-centred dermatology services, including diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic skin conditions, skin cancer screening, benign skin lesions and mole assessments.

Combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, detail-oriented approach, Dr. Rafiq is committed to helping patients achieve healthier, more confident skin and the highest standard of care in a comfortable, welcoming environment.