Areas of Expertise
Dr Kapil Bhargava performs a range of treatments including:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Surgery (removal of benign and malignant lesions)
- Cosmetic lesion removal
- Laser surgery
- Muscle relaxing injections
- Soft tissue fillers
Some of the conditions he commonly treats are:
- Skin cancer
- Mole and lesion assessment
- Hair loss/ alopecia and scalp disorders
- Facial pigmentation
- Facial redness
- Scar treatment
Personal Biography
Dr Kapil Bhargava trained in Dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology in all aspects of general and specialist Dermatology and was awarded CCT (Dermatology) by the General Medical Council.
He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology and has completed a prestigious Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) approved post-CCT Fellowship in Mohs and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery. Additionally, he has taken other training in both Europe and the US and continues to update his knowledge and skills to remain at the forefront of his speciality.
Dr Kapil Bhargava has received a manifold of awards for his work in the field including:
- Michael Hornstein Memorial Scholarship from European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
- British Skin Foundation Grant Award
- British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)/Dowling Club Travel Fellowship
- University College London MBBS Merit Award
- Amulree Bursary
- British Medical and Dental Students Trust Elective Award
Get to know Dr Kapil Bhargava..
Dr Bhargava enjoys re-exploring the world through the eyes of his kids, scuba diving, travel, amazing food and always learning.
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What is your approach to patients who attend with hair loss?
I don’t treat hair loss; rather I treat a person with hair loss. It is essential to assess hair loss in the context of the whole person and acknowledge the psychological impact that it may cause. Hair and scalp issues often reflect medical health, lifestyle, nutritional and psychological factors and these are evaluated. My aim is to help patients understand their condition, and their treatment choices, to ensure they choose options that are right for them.
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How important is personalised care in the management of skin cancer?
An optimal treatment plan is formed by integrating an accurate diagnosis with an understanding the personal characteristics of a patient and coupling these with the best scientific evidence. The microscopic characteristics of an individual’s tumour, a person’s unique anatomy, factors affecting their general health and their preference for a particular treatment are all factors that need to be considered. This approach enables me to deliver an outcome best suited to an individual’s needs, rather than relying on a protocol driven approach.
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What should patients expect from a consultation?
I want to patients to discuss their concerns and encourage them to ask all their questions. I want them to feel they understand their condition and their treatment options and know that they have time to consider these. In addition to addressing their immediate concerns, it is also important to focus on prevention of future problems and maximise skin health.