Why Choose The STAR Skin Surgery Service in Elstree/Hertfordshire?
Miss Samantha M T Anthony is a medically trained skin surgeon who qualified MBBS at St Mary’s, London (1999) and holds a BSc in Pathology (1996). She holds MRCSEd and MRCGP, is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, and serves as Associate Specialist in Dermatology at West Herts NHS Trust; appointed Surgical Lead in 2008 and Joint Skin Cancer Lead in 2020. She has performed skin lesion surgery since 2005 and taught as a Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire until 2023.
The clinic specialises in medically‑led removal of benign skin lesions — moles, cysts, lipomas, seborrhoeic keratoses and skin tags — alongside axillary hyperhidrosis treatment, wound care and scar management. The STAR ('See, Treat, Analyse & Report') model often delivers consultation and procedure in a single visit; treatments are nurse‑assisted, safety‑focused and tailored to minimise scarring while prioritising accurate diagnosis and surgical standards.
Based in Elstree, Hertfordshire, the STAR Skin Surgery Service serves patients across Hertfordshire and neighbouring areas. The clinic combines hospital‑grade surgical expertise, clear diagnostic governance and personalised aftercare to deliver patient‑centred results with an emphasis on safety, clinical oversight and long‑term outcomes.
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