Dr Vinod Elangasinghe 2021-02-26 Person 5 5 0

I can not rate this gentlemen/ dermatologist enough. I never write reviews but I felt compelled to do so in this case. I was seen at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield by Dr Vinod (which is a lovely hospital). Dr Vinod is the first professional who has actually listened to my concerns. He completed a thorough examination and even asked about areas and examined these, that I did not consider to discuss (my arms and legs) given I went about my face. I was always aware of dry/ raised skin on the areas that he examined in addition to my face (legs/arms), but my concerns previously by others, so I thought that there was nothing that I could do to address this (which is not the case thanks to Mr Vinod). I initially presented due to concerns about sudden onset of redness and burning on my face. Mr Vinod diagnosed Rosacea, which I asked my GP about due to the symptoms I was having, but this was dismissed. He also identified a range of other conditions and provided the appropriate treatment for this. Not only did Mr Vinod prescribe medical treatment, he also advised me about lifestyle changes that could help my condition. This was much appreciated. I trust Mr Vionod implicitly. Even when I emailed to ask for clarification on a point that I forgot to ask about due to memory difficulties, he responded which again is appreciated and is a clear example of how professional, understanding, genuine and responsive he is to patients needs. Mr Vinod, is person centred in his practice. He listens and takes into account your family history and any concerns that you have. He is so thorough in his examination and I have complete confidence in his practice and diagnosis. I would strongly recommend, anyone who has concerns and wishes to see a dermatologist promptly, to arrange a consultation with Dr Vinod. He is knowledgable about a range of areas and offers some treatments that some other dermatologist do not do not (I have seen this from researching different consultants). Thank you.