Professor Ramia Mokbel
Professional statement
Professor Ramia Mokbel is an expert consultant dermatologist based in several prestigious centres in London and Harley Street with a special interest in treating skin cancer, moles removal, advanced and high technology total body and mole mapping, general dermatology and scars. Her other areas of expertise include paediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, hair loss /alopecia, eczema, psoriasis, allergic rashes, warts, melasma, cyst and lipoma removal, hyperpigmentation and vitiligo.
Professor Mokbel’s special interest is skin cancer and mole mapping which she extensively practiced at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London as a substantive consultant, where she was also appointed as an honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College, London till December 2020. She currently provides an advanced total body mapping, skin cancer screenings and mole removal at the Skin & Mole Clinic at the prestigious Princes Grace Hospital in Marylebone in London.
Professor Mokbel is a leading expert in aesthetic medicine and is a former honorary senior clinical lecturer at the Queen Mary University MSC Aesthetic Medicine in London, where she was also a co-module lead to lasers and other energy based devices including radiofrequency. The latter is considered be the key for modern non-surgical face lift. She offers a wide range of medical aesthetic treatments like botox and dermal fillers, in addition to other evidence-based skin rejuvenative and regenerative aesthetic procedures including PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), chemical peels, microneedling and diamond microdermabrasion. All of which are proven to be very effective ways to reverse aging and scars processes.
Professor Mokbel has completed her dermatology training at the best teaching hospitals in London including Barts NHS Trust and the Royal Free Hospitals. She was awarded a distinction in postgraduate diploma in clinical dermatology at Queen Mary University of London in July 2012. She received her medical postgraduate training at a number of UK’s most renowned teaching hospitals including John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, the London Chest Hospital and the Royal London Hospital.
In 2022, Professor Mokbel was appointed as academic professor at the Brunel University London, within the department of Research and Digital Sciences to study the medical applications of cryotherapy in treating several skin conditions.
Professor Mokbel released a number of important and peer-reviewed publications and advanced her surgical skills and techniques during a research fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery (2004-2006) at St George’s Hospital in London.
Clinics
The Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre
W1G Marylebone London, 16 Devonshire Street, W1G 7AFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant Dermatologist, The Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Advance Mole mapping with Dermoscopy
- Acne
Professional memberships
- The Royal Society of Medicine
- The Royal College of Physicians
Education
- MD, University of Damascus, Syria (2004)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology at Queen Mary University of London in 2012
Teaching posts
- Professor at Brunel University London
- Former Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial College, London till December 2020
Publications and conferences
- 1. Teledermatology as a tool for triaging dermatology referral in organ transplant recipients. Zeeshaan-UI Hasan, Ramia Mokbel, Catherine Harwood. Australasian Journal of Dermatology 2019 March.
2. Does the Use of Hair Dyes Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer? A Meta-analysis and Review of the Literature. RITIKA GERA1, RAMIA MOKBEL2 and KEFAH MOKBEL1. Anticancer Res. 2018 Feb;38(2):707-716. PMID: 29374694.
3. Psoriasis in children and young adults. MIMS Dermatology. Mokbel R, Jolliffe V. Nov 2012.
4. Adjuvant endocrine therapy for postmenopausal breast cancer in the era of aromatase inhibitors: an update. Mokbel R, Karat I, Mokbel K. Int Semin Surg Oncol. 2006 Sept 18;3:31. PMID: 16981992
5. Is it safe to preserve the nipple areola complex during skin-sparing mastectomy for breast cancer? Mokbel R, Mokbel K. Int J Fertil Womens Med. 2006 Sept- Oct;51(5):230-2. PMID: 17269590.
6. Skin-sparing mastectomy and radiotherapy; an update. Mokbel R, Mokbel K. Int Semin Surg Oncol. 2006 Oct 17;3:35. PMID: 17044923.
7. The current management of gynecomastia: an update. Gikas P, Mokbel R. Int J Fertil Womens Med. 2006 Sept-Oct;51(5):233-40. Review. PMID: 17269591.
8. The role of STS and OATP- B mRNA expression in predicting the clinical outcome in human breast cancer. Al Sarakbi W, Mokbel R, Salhab M, Jiang WG, Reed MJ, Mokbel K. Anticancer Res. 2006 Nov-Dec;26(6C):4985-90. PMID: 17214375.
9. hTERT mRNA expression is associated with a poor clinical outcome in human breast cancer. Elkak A, Mokbel R, Wilson C, Jiang WG, Newbold RF, Mokbel K. Anticancer Res. 2006 Nov- Dec;26(6C):4901-4. PMID: 17214359.
10. Cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA expression correlates with aromatase expression in human breast cancer. Salhab M, Singh-Ranger G, Mokbel R, Jouhra F, Jiang WG, Mokbel K. J Surg Oncol. 2007 Oct 1;96(5):424-8. PMID: 17657731.
11. The diverse spectrum of cutaneous cryptococcus infections after solid organ transplantation. R Mokbel, V Van Der Velde, A Lock, J McGregor, H Rizvi, CA Harwood, M Ameen. 96th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologist Jul 2016, abstract.
12. Picture this: a local acute teledermatology service. A. Lock, S. Ziaj, J. Gale, A. Gulati, S. Chinthapalli, S. Nasir, R. Mokbel, M. Sommerlad and R.Goiriz. 96th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologist Jul 2016, abstract.
Prizes and awards
- Distinction in Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology at Queen Mary University of London in July 2012
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I cannot recommend Dr Mokbel highly enough. First rate diagnosis and remedy of the problem I did not know I even had - allowing me to be very lucky and prevent a future complicated health issue.
- Professor Mokbel is an excellent consultant with outstanding experience in skin cancer and the most caring specialist I have ever met. She treated me for a concerning mole promptly whilst making me feel as comfortable and reassured as possible. Thank you
- Professor Mokbel is a fantastic doctor, exceptionally kind, caring, easy to interact with, reassuring, supportive and very personable. My mum and I highly recommend her. I only wish more consultants were like her! A special mention to Ayesha who is just as helpful and supportive
- I have unfortunately needed to see many doctors in my lifetime, and without doubt Dr. Mokbel is by far the best. Both the Professor and her practice manager Ayesha, are friendly, extremely efficient and professional. Very highly recommend a consultation.
- Dr Mokbel is friendly, professional and understanding. Great doc!
- Prof Mokbel, was extremely competent and calm, thoroughly professional at a stressful time for me.
- Prof. Ramia Mokbel was amazing, very professional and caring, took her time to explain the problem and how to treat it, I enjoyed and learned a lot. She is the best dermatologist I've been too, I'm born with eczema...
- Very good
- Dr Ramia has been really transparent and helpful in treating my skin concerns. Ayesha is great who is quick and efficient in dealing with my queries.