Dr Paul Farrant

Dr Paul Farrant is a highly accomplished dermatologist and dermatological surgeon at Spire Montefiore Hospital and Nuffield Haywards Heath with a distinguished career in the field. He specialises in hair loss, acne, skin cancer, moles, eczema and psoriasis. His extensive training included renowned institutions such as the world-famous St. John's Institute of Dermatology at Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital, as well as esteemed London teaching hospitals like King's College and St. George's.

In 2009, Dr Farrant was appointed as a consultant at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Trust (now University Hospitals Sussex), where he served as the clinical lead for 10 years. He is a core member of the skin cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and is recognised for performing over 400 skin cancer operations annually. Dr Farrant's dedication and contributions to the NHS have been acknowledged with six clinical excellence awards, and he was honoured as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2012 for his significant services to the field of dermatology.

His primary focus, lies in hair loss and scalp disorders, where he is regarded as a national key opinion leader. He shares his knowledge through extensive lectures in the UK and internationally and actively participates in research, currently serving as the principal investigator in several Alopecia research studies.

Furthermore, Dr Farrant offers exclusive services, including skin cancer screening and mole mapping, as well as a videotrichoscopy service for hair loss assessment.

Dr Farrant is a dedicated researcher, allocating one dedicated session per week to his research endeavours. He currently holds the role of principal investigator for three alopecia clinical studies at the Clinical Research Unit in Brighton.

His memberships in prestigious medical societies include the British Association of Dermatologists, the Royal College of Physicians, the American Academy of Dermatologists, the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, the European Hair Research Society, the British Hair and Nail Society, and the British Society of Medical Dermatology, reflecting his commitment to the advancement of dermatology.