Cathedral Dermatology Clinic

A Private Consultant-Led Skin Clinic in the Heart of Belfast

At Cathedral Dermatology, we pride ourselves on providing first-class medical dermatology treatment in a professional and caring environment.

Overseen by our Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Bryan Murphy; Cathedral Dermatology is equipped with the latest technology and diagnostic equipment to provide you with high quality, tailored and comprehensive treatment.

Located In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, our state-of-the-art clinic offers easy access and on-site parking, ensuring your visit to Cathedral Dermatology is as convenient and comfortable as possible. We understand that your time is valuable, which is why we have made every effort to create a stress-free experience from the moment you step through our doors.

Whether it’s diagnosis and management of a rash, concern about possible skin cancer, mole screening or lesion assessment, patch testing or minor dermatological surgery, our expert team at Cathedral Dermatology have the experience and expertise to deliver exceptional results.

MEET YOUR CONSULTANT

Dr Bryan Murphy

Dr. Bryan Murphy – Dermatology Consultant

Biography

Dr Bryan Murphy is a Consultant Dermatologist from and based in Northern Ireland. He graduated from Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast in 2011, then completed postgraduate medical training and Dermatology specialist registrar training in Northern Ireland. He achieved successful Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2014, then his Specialty Certificate in Dermatology in 2017. Dr Murphy has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education in 2017 from the University of Staffordshire. He took up his first Consultant post at Belfast City Hospital in 2019.

Awards / Honours

He was awarded the British Society for Medical Dermatology Trainee Award in 2018 offering him opportunities to work with leading experts in genital dermatology and psoriasis in London and Manchester. In addition to his medical and inflammatory dermatology interests, Dr Murphy has held post as the Multidisciplinary Team Improvement Lead and Chair of the Northern Ireland Regional Skin Cancer MDT Meeting in 2022/2023 demonstrating his dedication to providing high quality care to his patients with skin cancer. He has authored/co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in the medical literature.

Specialisms

Dr Murphy will see patients aged 13 and over for all general dermatological concerns including:

Rashes (including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne and other inflammatory skin conditions)
Female genital skin problems,
Male genital skin problems,
Benign lesions,
Skin cancers,
Mole screening with dermoscopy

He regularly performs minor skin surgery including biopsies, currettage, cyst/lipoma removal and both benign and skin cancer excisions.

Medical Dermatology Services

What Skin Conditions do we treat?

When you choose Cathedral Dermatology, you can be confident that you are in capable hands. Our Consultant Dermatologist has a wealth of experience and can provide prompt diagnosis and expert treatment recommendations for a wide range of conditions.

Common conditions that we treat include:

Acne / Rosacea
Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin cancer
Mole checks
Inflammatory skin disorders
Blistering Rashes
Contact Dermatitis

Our Tests and Investigations

At Cathedral Dermatology, we offer the latest testing methods, all of which are carried out in our dedicated skin clinic:

Biopsy
Curettage
Skin excision
Blood tests
Mole screening
Patch testing
Skin Prick Testing

Your Consultation

WHAT TO EXPECT

At Cathedral Dermatology, we are committed to providing our patients with an unparalleled treatment journey. We will make every effort to ensure that your time with us is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Our goal is to provide you with the highest level of patient care and support, so you can relax and focus on your journey towards better skin health.

Our Patient Care Team understand the importance of promptly addressing dermatological concerns, which is why we offer timely consultations to ensure that our patients don’t have to contend with lengthy waiting lists to see a Consultant Dermatologist.

Our accessible appointment scheduling means that you can book your appointment by phone, email or via our website, for your convenience.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CONSULTATION?

At Cathedral Dermatology, we believe that an initial one to one consultation is the important first step of your skin journey in order to formulate a diagnosis and your personalised treatment plan, our dermatologist will take a comprehensive history of your problem and then an appropriate skin examination, whilst listening to and taking into consideration your concerns and questions.

For some problems, further testing might be required to accurately diagnose the issue. At Cathedral Dermatology Clinic, we offer blood tests, skin swabs and fungal scraping, patch testing, and various biopsy methods to ensure a comprehensive diagnosis. Such investigations and tests will be explained and agreed with you by your dermatologist first.

Should you require a minor surgery or other procedure, the team at Cathedral Dermatology will guide you through every step before, during and after. Furthermore, if additional review appointments are necessary, Dr Murphy will discuss this with you beforehand.

Our team of experts understand the importance of effective communication, so you can rest assured that we will explain everything to you in detail. We are happy to answer any questions you may have along the way, ensuring that you are fully informed and comfortable with every aspect of your care.

How do I book an appointment?

An appointment for consultation can be made by contacting our Patient Care Team.

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Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 9am – 5:30pm

Sat: 9am – 1pm

Sun: CLOSED