Why Choose Specialist Skin Clinic in Cardiff?
Dr Maria Gonzalez is a consultant dermatologist and medical director at Specialist Skin Clinic. She holds MBBS, DDSc and an MSc (MedEd), is an Honorary Consultant Dermatologist with the Aneurin Bevan Health Board and has over 20 years’ experience in dermatology. Trained in dermatologic and laser surgery with an academic background at Cardiff University, she has lectured and published on cosmetic dermatology and is GMC‑registered.
Specialist Skin Clinic provides integrated medical and cosmetic dermatology: laser surgery and resurfacing, mole checks/mapping and removal, acne and acne‑scar management, hair‑loss treatments, medical skin surgery, tattoo and vascular lesion removal, injectable therapies (anti‑wrinkle and dermal fillers), HydraFacial, microneedling and advanced skin rejuvenation. A doctor‑led team runs a dedicated acne clinic and combines consultant oversight with medical‑grade lasers and evidence‑based protocols to create personalised, skin‑first treatment plans.
Based in Cardiff, the clinic serves patients across the city and surrounding South Wales. The practice emphasises consultant‑led assessment, clear clinical diagnosis, continuity of care and measurable outcomes, prioritising long‑term skin health and patient wellbeing over one‑off cosmetic interventions.























