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Dr Athina Fonia
BSc(Hons) MBBS MRCP Derm(London)
GMC: 6104356Professional statement
Dr Athina Fonia is an experienced consultant dermatologist for both adults and children based in London. She specialises in nail diseases, autoimmune skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr Fonia privately practises at Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital while also practising with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Amongst her specialities, Dr Fonia has a particular interest in premalignant skin lesions, skin cancer and their treatments; Botox injection treatment for hyperhidrosis; steroid injections for hair loss or keloid scars; skin surgery. Whilst training in her speciality, Dr Fonia gained a specialist interest in onychology, which is the study of diseases of nails.
Dr Fonia received her First Class honours degree from King's College London, then subsequently completed her medical qualification from Guys', King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in 2004. Dr Fonia completed her specialist training later in Bristol and Wales. She furthered her specialist training in the field of onychology by completing a fellowship in nail diseases and nail surgery at St Pierre and Brugmann University Hospitals in Brussels, Belgium, under the mentorship of a world-renowned dermatology and nail surgery professor.
Beyond the clinic and operating theatre, Dr Fonia writes patient information leaflets on nail diseases for the British Hair and Nail Society. In the same vein, she is an avid teacher and trains undergraduate medical students as well as trainee doctors in her field. Dr Fonia has presented at national and international conferences and has been widely published.
Clinics
17-19 View Road, North London, N6 4DJMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant dermatologist, Highgate Private Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Botox injection treatment for hyperhidrosis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Professional memberships
- Member, British Association of Dermatologists
- Member, British Hair and Nail Society
Education
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles
- Fellowship in nail diseases and nail surgery, St Pierre and Brugmann University Hospitals, Brussels, Belgium
Teaching posts
- Dr Fonia teaches undergraduate medical students and trainee dermatology doctors.
Positions in organisations
- Member of Expert Committee, British Hair and Nail Society
Publications and conferences
- Dr Fonia's research can be found on ResearchGate.|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Athina-Fonia
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Registration number: 6104356
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Reviews
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- I had a very pleasant experience with Dr. Fonia, who was very welcoming, professional and did a thorough assessment of my situation.
- Thanks so much Athina! Happy to have found someone with an expert niche knowledge about nail conditions. You’re so creative, thinking outside of the box, kind, and caring.
- Dr Athina is incredibly thorough and professional. I found her demeanour very warm and friendly but she’s clearly extremely knowledgeable. I had to wait a little longer for my appointment but she was very apologetic and gave me notice things were slightly delayed which I fully appreciated and understood. Very happy I chose her!
- Very helpful in my consultation and prompt with writing me a letter for my GP.
- Dr Fonia was thorough, knowledgable. and friendly. would highly recommend her.
- Dr Fonia is extremely friendly and professional, I am very comfortable proceeding with minor surgery with in the coming week.
- Dr Fonia is one of the most down to earth doctor's I've ever experienced and makes you feel welcome and listened to throughout the appointment. She's also straight up, friendly and just a lovely knowledgeable doctor who just wants to help and give you the time you require - as it should be. Very happy with Dr Fonia and wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
- I saw Dr Fonia for 2 cysts in my back. She gave me excellent advice and one of the cysts was removed without issue. She also gave me advice on other dermatology issues which was very helpful. I would definitely recommend her.
- Highly recommend Dr Fonia. She really took the time to listen to me fully, I left our appointment feeling like I finally have a plan in place. Thank you!
- Dr Fonia was very approachable, understanding, and professional. What I appreciated most was how thorough she was during consultations and how well she understood what I have been going through with my long-term hormonal acne. Before starting my treatment, I encountered several inconveniences related to my GP, which were outside of her control. Despite this, Dr Fonia genuinely took the time to help me sort everything out so I could finally begin my treatment and I am really grateful for that.