Clinical Team & Practice Staff

Consultants/Specialists
Dr Russell Emerson

Dr Russell Emerson - Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatological Surgeon MRCP DM

Dr Emerson is Lead Skin Cancer Clinician for Brighton & Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust and was former Chair of the Sussex Skin Cancer Network. Dr Emerson is a recognised laser expert and lecturer in cosmetic dermatology. He is trained in all forms of non-surgical cosmetic procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum therapy, laser therapy, minor surgery and cancer surgery.

Dr Arjida Woollons - Consultant Dermatologist FRCP

Dr Woollons has many years experience in private practice and is a Consultant Dermatologist at Worthing and Southlands NHS Hospitals. Her interests include general dermatology, allergic contact dermatitis, skin cancer and minor surgery.

Dr Bav Shergill- Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatological Surgeon MRCP

Dr Shergill is a NHS Consultant Dermatologist at Brighton and East Grinstead. He is a trained dermatological surgeon and Moh's Micrographic Surgeon. He interests include all forms of skin surgery and skin cancer surgery.

Miss Sarah Williams - Aesthetic Practitioner

Sarah specialises in cosmetic treatments including laser therapy, hair removal, chemical peels, and microsclerotherapy. Sarah works in the clinic as a part of Non-Surgical Treatments.
 

Mr Charles Nduka - Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Mr Nduka is a NHS Consultant Surgeon practising at the Queen Victoria Hospital and Brighton General Hospital. He has an interest in facial paralysis, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.

Dr Russell Emerson

Dr Fiona Emerson - Aesthetic Practitioner

Dr Emerson is a General Practitioner with an interest in laser therapy and minor cosmetic procedures. She works at the clinic on Tuesdays.
Sister Carolyn Battes

Sister Carolyn Battes - Specialist Nurse Clinical Manager (carolynbattes@hoveskinclinic.co.uk)

Carolyn has many years experience in dermatology and laser therapy. She is responsible for managing the day to day nursing activities of the clinic and oversees laser therapy services.
Miss Sophie Lockyer, Specialist Nurse

Mrs Sophie Lockyer - Specialist Dermatology Nurse

Sophie assists with surgical procedures and laser therapy at the clinic. She is also a qualified paediatric nurse.

Practice Staff
Mrs Julie Turner, Customer Services Manager

Mrs Julie Turner - Customer Services Manager (julieturner@hoveskinclinic.co.uk)

Julie has overall responsibility for administration in the clinic and customer services. Please contact her for any issues regarding clinical services, invoicing or complaints.
Ms Joan Shaw, Accounts Administrator

Mrs Mary Pollard - Personal Assistant to Dr Russell Emerson

Mary has many years experience in the private sector and can provide information about the clinical services we provide at the clinic. She assists Dr Emerson to help manage his private practice.

 

Miss Hannah Wyles - Customer Services Assistant

Hannah assists the administration team in reception and has recently joined the clinic.
Ms Joan Shaw, Accounts Administrator

Ms Joan Shaw - Accounts Adminstrator

Joan manages the clinic accounts and salaries. She has experience as a Practice Manager locally in Brighton and works part-time in the clinic to help with administration.