Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
Dermatologists are experienced in identifying and managing a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions that affect adults and children.
The Dermatology Clinic is located at the Bon Secours Hospital and the Lee Clinic on the Western Road. For more information about our clinic and its experienced dermalogists in Cork please read below or click here to learn more about us.
Adult and Paediatric Dermatology
As dermatologists, we are experienced in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions affecting adults and children. Some of the more commonly treated conditions include melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmented naevi (moles), rosacea, and various infections of the skin. We are also experienced in the management of rarer, more complicated skin disorders.
We regularly provide dermatology consultation services for consultants in other specialties. By working closely with other specialties we help provide more thorough care to our patients with skin problems that may relate to other medical conditions.
Skin Cancer
For most skin cancers, the treatment is surgical. We offer state of the art care including Mohs micrographic surgery when indicated. In many cases a diagnosis can be made based on clinical appearance. A biopsy may be recommended to confirm a diagnosis. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, we can discuss treatment options and make recommendations. These recommendations may vary depending on the size and type of skin cancer, the location on your skin, as well as your medical history.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, is a highly specialised surgical method for removing certain types of skin cancer. Click here to read more about this.
Phototherapy
Psoriasis is the most common condition treated with ultraviolet light, although a variety of other conditions may benefit, including atopic eczema, other forms of dermatitis, generalised itching, pityriasis lichenoides, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, lichen planus, and many others that are less common (disseminated granuloma annulare, morphoea, etc.).
Contact Information:
Contact Number: +353 (21) 4941566
Contact FaxNumber: +353 (21) 4865778
Dermatology Medical Team:
Dr. William (Billy) O'Connor
Consultant Dermatologist
MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI
Dr. Gillian Gibson
Consultant Dermatologist
MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI, MD
Mr. Mark Collins
Senior Medical Scientist
ONC. HNC AND MSc.in Biomedical Sciences (histopathology)
Dr. Gillian Gibson
Consultant Dermatologist
Biography
Dr Gibson graduated in Medicine from University College Cork in 1987. She completed general medical training in Cork University Hospital and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 1990. She spent three years at the Dermatology departments of Beaumont and the Mater Hospitals, Dublin 1991-1994. During that time she completed research into the pathogenesis and prophylaxis of skin cancer in renal transplant recipients for her MD thesis, awarded by the National University of Ireland in 1996. She completed a Dermatology residency training program at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA, 1994-1998 and was on staff as Consultant Dermatologist at Mayo Clinic Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Arizona until 2002 when she returned to Ireland.
Dr Gibson is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She treats all types of skin disease. She sees patients for Dermatology consultation at the Lee Clinic, Cork (www.leeclinicdermatology.ie)and performs surgical procedures at the Bon Secours Health System. She also cares for patients admitted as inpatients to the Bon Secours Health System.
Membership of Societies
•Irish Medical Council, Specialist Registration Dermatology
•Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
•Mayo Clinic Alumni
•American Academy of Dermatology
•Irish Association of Dermatologists
•Munster Dermatology Society
Please click on link above to view Dermatology website - http://www.leeclinicdermatology.ie/
Contact Details
- Dr. Gillian Gibson
- Suite 12, The Lee Clinic, The Lee Road, Cork
- Tel: 021 4941566
- Fax: 021 4865778
Dr. William O’Connor
Consultant Dermatologist
Biography
Dr O’Connor graduated in Medicine from University College Cork in 1988. He completed general medical training in Cork University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 1991. He spent two years at the Dermatology Department at St James’ Hospital and Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin and then completed a Dermatology residency training program at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, U.S.A, 1994-1998 and subsequently completed a fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. He was on staff as Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Arizona until 2002 when he returned to his current position in Ireland.
Dr O’Connor set up the first Mohs micrographic surgical department in Ireland and this is currently the only private hospital Mohs surgical department in the country. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). Dr O’Connor treats all skin diseases and has a particular interest and expertise in skin cancer, both non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma and its treatment. He sees patients for Dermatology consultation at the Lee Clinic, Cork (www.leeclinicdermatology.ie)and performs surgical procedures at the Bon Secours Hospital. He also cares for inpatients admitted to the Bon Secours Hospital.
Memberships / Societies
•Irish Medical Council, Specialist Registration in Dermatology
•Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
•Mayo Clinic Alumni
•American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
•American College of Mohs Surgery
•European Society for Micrographic Surgery
•Munster Dermatology Society
•Irish Association of Dermatologists
Please click on link above to view Dermatology website - http://www.leeclinicdermatology.ie/
Contact Details
- Dr. William O’Connor
- Suite 12, The Lee Clinic, The Lee Road, Cork
- Tel: 021 4941566
- Fax: 021 4865778
To access these services, you will need a letter of referral from your GP.
To make an apppointment, please contact 021 - 4941566
