Dr Susannah Baron

Dr Susannah Baron MB ChB, MRCP qualified from Bristol University in 1992, and was a Consultant Dermatologist at the world-renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guys’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London (2015-2025). Prior to this she was a Consultant in East Kent from 2007-2015 and established and led the Paediatric Dermatology service across East Kent. Dr Baron was at the forefront of Dermatology education and established a new Dermatology specialist training rotation in East Kent and was Dermatology Training Programme Director for Kent, Sussex and Surrey Deanery (2009-2014). Dr Baron’s specialist interests and expertise include the best management for acne, eczema and psoriasis in children, teenagers and adults and at St John’s she joint led the paediatric severe eczema and psoriasis service and is involved with research and clinical trials using newly available treatments for children with moderate to severe disease.  Dr Baron remains actively involved in research and is the chief investigator of Kids in Control –  web based interactive material for children with atopic eczema aged 8-12 years to help them understand eczema, their skin treatments and manage their itch scratch cycle.  These materials will soon be tested in a randomised controlled trial in Rapid Eczema Trials funded by the National Institute of Health Research Dr Baron has extensive experience in all areas of skin disease in adults and children including inflammatory skin disease (acne, eczema, psoriasis), suspected skin cancers, sun damage, mole checks, benign mole removal, hair problems, urticaria, sun provoked rashes. She is an experienced surgeon in adults and children under local anaesthetic. Dr Baron takes a holistic view to treatment and recognises the great psychosocial impact of skin disease on peoples’ lives. Dr Baron is past chair of Psychodermatology UK and past treasurer of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology and she established a new national paediatric psychodermatology service at St John's Institute of Dermatology to drive forward support, understanding and research in psychological morbidity and best treatment for children, adolescents and adults suffering from skin disease. Dr Baron is a regularly invited national and international lecturer, has published many peer reviewed papers in scientific journals and was an invited author for two book chapters; prescribing in children for the Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology (2nd edition) and paediatric psychodermatology in Practical Psychodermatology. For all appointments please contact Sue-Mari Grange at info@drsusannahbaron.com 0203 3911 3563

Holistic care Paediatric dermatology Acne in children, young people and adults Eczema Psoriasis Mole checks and mole removal Lumps and bumps and benign skin lesion checks and removal Optimising skin care and anti-ageing skin care advice